Study Trip to Brussels – European Politics and Business

About

Students will travel to Brussels, in the heart of the EU, to visit the main European institutions and European history related places. Visits may also include lectures at some companies’ headquarters so that students understand how the EU, as a political entity, may affect business practices.
Students will understand the way the three 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.

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.