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Program Overview

Sixty percent of Dutch national income is earned through export, import and transit activities. Long known as the traders of Europe, the Dutch have developed logistics to benchmark level in the international business arena. The Hogeschool Utrecht (HU) is one of the largest universities of professional education in the Netherlands and is grant-aided by the state.  The Hogeschool focuses on education with a practical emphasis. The University has several buildings in the center of Utrecht, on the campus 'De Uithof' where a large number of the 1050 foreign-based companies have their subsidiary (IBM, Fortis, Cap Gemini, Oracle, Mercedes-Benz, Campaq, Bayer). This new exchange program will focus on the Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM) in the first phase and may expand later to include courses in communication. All courses in the International Business and Management program are taught in English. WMU students may study business at HU during fall semester which runs from late August through mid-December or spring semester from February to late June. There is also a short-term program offered during summer II.  l WMU students with senior status in the Haworth College of Business who study at the FEM for a full year may choose to complete the Dual Degree Program. By passing all compulsory subjects of this program (total of 60 ECTS credits of 3rd and 4th year subjects) students may obtain the BBA Degree in Marketing Management; Finance and Accounting; or Business Logistics.
 
WMU students interested in the exchange program may be able to contact students from Utrecht currently studying at WMU. Contact WMU Study Abroad for more information.

Students applying for the fall or spring semester programs may be eligible for the President's Grant for Study Abroad.

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Location

With 16 million people living within 16,000 square miles, the Netherlands is the most densely populated country in Europe.  It ranks 9th in national income among the world's economies.  The third largest Dutch city, Utrecht counts 50,000 students among its 270,000 inhabitants.  It is a short 20-minute train ride to the center of Amsterdam, which is four hours from Paris, five hours from Berlin and one hour from Brussels.  The historical city center is built around 14th century canals and offers a relaxed cafe atmosphere.  From the city center, the campus is an easy walk just under the ring road.  The FEM has a new building that has won awards for its modern but human architecture.  It is a high-tech facility with gardens and pleasant gathering spaces for students to work and relax.

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Academics

Academic Eligibility
Good academic standing, minimum junior status in HCoB at time of departure.

Academic Program
HU is organized on the quarter system.  Generally speaking, a quarter consists of seven weeks of class, a review week, and two weeks for exams.  Many courses entail projects and student participation on multicultural teams.  The FEM offers special study rooms designed for teamwork. WMU students must be Hayworth College of Business majors that have attained junior status and they may take HU courses in years 2, 3, and 4 of their degree work. 

Academic Credit
WMU credit will be awarded for courses successfully completed on this program with prior approval of the student's academic advisor, academic advisors in departments outside of the student's major department (if the student plans to take classes outside of his/her major), and the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. This approval is obtained by completing the Course Pre-approval Form available from the HIGE. Students are urged to work closely with academic advisors and HIGE staff to plan a course of study allowing for steady progress toward their degree.

Management Course Equivalents Hogeschool Utrecht/WMU

 

Utrecht Course	WMU Management Course Equivalent
International Marketing for Exchange     (3 ECTS) and Project Management for Exchange (3 ECTS)	MGMT 3010 Project Management (3 Credits)
Human Resource Management (3 ECTS) and Management and Organization (3 ECTS)	MGMT 3520 Human Resource Management  (3 credits)*
International Management Behavior (3 ECTS) and Management and Organization (3 ECTS)	MGMT 4100 Multinational Management   ( 3 credits)*
Global Sourcing (3 ECTS) and Global Supply Chain (3 ECTS)	MKTG 4630 Manufacturing Logistics (3 credits)
Intopia for Exchange Students (6 ECTS)	BUS 4750 Strategic Business Solutions (3 credits)
Dutch Language (6 ECTS)	Lang 4770 (3 credits)

** Students can only get credit for MGMT 3520 or 4100

Marketing Course Equivalents Hogeschool Utrecht/WMU

 

Utrecht Course	WMU Marketing Course Equivalent
Corporate Sales (3 ECTS) and Personal Selling Skills (3 ECTS)	MKTG 3600 Personal Selling (3 credits)
International Marketing Plan 1 (3 ECTS) and International Marketing Plan 2 (3 ECTS)	MKTG 4750 International Marketing (3 credits)
International Marketing Plan 1 (3 ECTS) and International Marketing Plan 2 (3 ECTS)	MKTG 4750 International Marketing (3 credits)
Product Management Plan and Innovation (3 ECTS) and International Branding (3 ECTS)	MKTG 4780 Special Topics in Marketing (Brand Management) (3 credits)
Logistics (3 ECTS) and HRM & Outsourcing (3 ECTS)	MKTG 4840 Marketing Logistics (3 credits)
Export Management (3 ECTS) and Marketing Simulation LINKS (3 ECTS)	MKTG 4860 Marketing Strategy (3 credits)                                   or MKTG 4700 Business Marketing Strategy (3 credits)

 

Summer Program Business Course Equivalents Hogeschool Utrecht/WMU

 

Utrecht Course	WMU Business Course Equivalent
Doing Business in Europe (12 ECTS)	MGMT 4100 Multinational Management (3 credits)                                  and BCM 4540 Intercultural Business Communications                               (3 credits)

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Cost & Financial Aid

Cost
The semester program fee includes tuition, fees and health and emergency assistance insurance. Not included are: airfare, housing, meals, books, local transportation, passport, visa, and personal expenses.  Housing ranges from 375-655 euros per month, plus a non-refundable mediation fee of 175 euros. Costs not included in WMU program fee are estimates and may vary according to individual needs and preferences.

Students applying for the semester program may be eligible for the President's Grant for Study Abroad.

The summer program fee includes tuition, housing, books, fees and health and emergency assistance insurance.  Not included are: host university application fee, airfare, meals, local transportation,  passport and personal expenses.

Financial Aid
Students eligible for federal or state financial aid may use their awards for studying abroad.  After a student has been accepted to the program, he/she must complete required paperwork with WMU Financial Aid to apply financial aid to the program costs.  It is the student's responsibility to complete the paperwork prior to departure and to maintain compliance with financial aid regulations while studying abroad (i.e., remain enrolled full-time).  Non-WMU students must apply for financial aid through their home university.

Note: program fees are subject to adjustment due to changes in actual exchange rates or other factors. In addition, programs may be modified or canceled in the event of insufficient enrollment. Program dates are subject to slight adjustment by the home/host university.

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Housing

HU does not have dormitories.  Off-campus housing is guaranteed for exchange students.  The average cost is 375-655 euros/month with a 2-month deposit.  Housing is self-catering.  A student cafeteria and a snack bar are available in the FEM  building on campus.

Housing information

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Itinerary

Spring 2013 Itinerary:

February 4: Orientation Week, Program Begins
February 18-22: Spring Holiday
March 29: NO CLASS, Good Friday
April 2-8: EXAMS
April 29-May 3: May Holiday
May 9-10: NO CLASS, Ascension Day
May 20: NO CLASS, Whit Monday
June 10-24: EXAMS
June 25: Return to U.S. or personal travel

Tentative itinerary subject to change.



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Visa Information

Visa procedures for U.S. Citizens
General visa information and contact at HU

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Additional Resources

Contacts:

Dr. Steve Newell, Haworth College of Business, 3184 Schneider Hall
Email: steve.newell@wmich.edu
Tel:  269-387-6166

Dr. Bret Wagner, Hayworth College of Business, 3386 Schneider Hall
Email: bret.wagner@wmich.edu
Tel: 269-387-5222

Ann Ganz, WMU Study Abroad, 2425 Ellsworth Hall
Email: ann.ganz@wmich.edu
Tel: 269-387-5890

Host Institution Information (external links)
Hogeschool Utrecht website for incoming exchange students
FAQ

Demographic Information (external links)
Utrecht Information
City and region information
Country Information



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