European Politics & Business: Study Trip to Brussels, Belgium

About

Students will travel to Brussels, in the heart of the EU, to discover the main European institutions.

Through a blend of activities, conferences and lectures, students will learn about the creation of the European Union, its history, and current challenges. They will understand the way the main EU bodies work together and grasp how “lobbies” try to interfere in the decision-making process.
The course will blend political and economic matters in the very places where decisions are taken.

This course is especially suited to students with limited knowledge about the European Union.

Course leader

Guillaume BLAESS, associate Professor at Audencia Business School

Target group

Undergraduate / Graduate students. Young professionals welcome.

Course aim

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to gain a deep knowledge of the EU institutions and the way the latter influence business pathways as well as everyday operational activities of businesses.
Students will master and learn to differentiate the following notions:
• Nations
• Supranational/Cross-national
• Nation state/country
• MEPs
• Commissioner/Commission/European Council/Council of Europe
• Heads of States

Fee info

Tuition fees include participation to courses and exams, as well as access to Audencia premises and online resources. Travel, accommodation and living expenses are not included in tuition.