Two-Week Online International Immersion Experience
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IE University Two-Week Online 4 — 16 JULY 2021 4 — 16 JULY International MADRID & SEGOVIA MADRID & SEGOVIA Immersion Experience IE University International Relations Department The deadline to apply or nominate your applicants is April 9, 2021 ABOUT IE UNIVERSITY IE Business School opens its doors, offering a number of MBA programs in Madrid’s business district. Alongside this, 00’S the Master of Laws LL.M. and the Master Consolidation in Legal Consultancy are launched, which pave the way for IE Law School a few years later. IE University launches its first undergraduate programs in 2006, Origin a critical milestone for the institution. Students come from all around the world to study practical and innova- 70’S tive degrees. These programs shape the new generation of professionals with continual guidance from the institution’s unique, highly experienced faculty. TODAY 80’S IE University’s diverse and Growth talented faculty comprises of over 500 professors to meet the IE University creates new departments, such as the Alumni Association and the needs of the 130 nationalities Centre for Entrepreneurship. This decade that make up our Bachelor, also sees the creation of the IE Interna- tional Advisory Board, the IE Foundation Master, PhD and Executive and the US based IE Fund. Finally, programs. We currently have the Business Leadership Forum. over 60,000 alumni making tracks and driving innovation in a number of sectors around 90’S the world. Expansion Today IE University has +29 international offices in different countries. In 1998, IEU celebrates 25 years. Bill Gates is awarded an Honorary MBA in 1991. IEU expands its international presence by opening devel- opment offices worldwide. Two-Week Online International Immersion Experience THE ONLINE IMMERSION ACADEMIC LECTURES Students will explore some of the PROGRAM following topics: Students will fully engage in Doing Business in Spain academic sessions and lectures Making Sense of the World from top IE University faculty, Global Economic Outlook; Spain & Europe teambuilding & networking Design Thinking Workshop opportunities to work, Business, Government & Society study and enjoy two weeks Spanish Language & Culture together with other students of top business schools while Global Governance & Sustainable Development wrapping it all up with visits Internationalization of Spanish Companies and or speaker series correlated Spain as a Brand to the topics covered. Cultural Leadership through History; Isabella, activities will give students Queen Against all Odds the opportunity to explore Cross-Cultural Workshop Spain’s rich culture and history. Society and Culture in the age of Globalization This online immersion will IE Africa Center; Africa: introduce students to Spain’s The Last Development Frontier art, geography, history and Strategic Foresight: Navigating Uncertainty culture through workshops and Macro-Economic Trends in Spain guided visits (when permitted). IE Start-Up Lab – Area 31 CLASSES ARE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH Main takeaways from this two-week immersion program: Doing Business in Spain Global Economics Cultural Immersion Sustainability (lectures, IE Centers) Company Visits IE University Experience Spanish Language; Spanish History and Culture Two-Week Online International Immersion Experience ACTIVITIES; SPANISH A PERFECT PLAN LIFE & CULTURE Students will immerse in the some of the following activi- ties in Madrid: Madrid Museum visit: El Prado Museum visit: Reina Sofia Cooking Course: Paella Cooking Contest Visit to Segovia: World Heritage City Walking tour of Madrid Center: Plaza de Sol, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real Madrid blends it’s cultural and artistic heritage with its cosmopolitan modernism. Guided visit to the Santiago The city’s historical legacy is Bernabeu Football Stadium apparent in its medieval center Flamenco Show dating back to the Hapsburg Empire and houses famous landmarks, such as the Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. El Prado Museum has an im- pressive collection of artwork from many artists, including El Greco, Velázquez, and Goya. The Reina Sofia Museum in- Pinchos and Tapas and cludes artwork from Picasso, Mercado San Miguel Dalí, and Miró, to name a few. Wine Economics 101 - Guided Wine Tasting Tour Two-Week Online International Immersion Experience ACTIVITIES; SPANISH A PERFECT PLAN LIFE & CULTURE Students will immerse in the some of the following activi- ties in Segovia: Segovia WORLD HERITAGE CITY Class in our historical Segovia campus: a 13th Century Monastery Guided visit to the Machado Museum Outdoor activities outside IE University with other students on campus Guided visit to The Alcázar Walking tour of Segovia Designated a UNESCO GUIDED VISIT TO THE World Heritage Royal Site of San Lorenzo de Site, Segovia’s rich El Escorial: World Heritage Site history and dramatic architecture make it an Originally built to com- ideal place to study. memorate the victory of Spain over France in the Once ruled by Romans, Moors, Battle of San Quentin, El and Christians, Segovia’s ar- Escorial's royal palace and chitecture and urban layout monastery united the royal illustrates the coexistence of and religious powers of different cultural communities Spain in the 16th century. throughout history. The sprawling complex is an imposing example of Segovia boasts a well-pre- Spanish Renaissance style served Roman Aqueduct (circa and houses an extensive 1st-2nd century AD) in the city art collection, including center, an 11th century castle many masterpieces by (el Alcázar), and a 16th century Bosch, El Greco, Rubens, Gothic cathedral. Titian, and Bernini. Two-Week Online International Immersion Experience SAMPLE AGENDA* A typical day during the two-week Immersion Program at IE University * Please keep in mind this is a sample agenda; this is for a visualization of a typical day. Times and classes may vary. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 10 — 11.30 H Global Economic Cross Cultural Leadership Spanish Speaker Session Outlook Workshop Through History: Language Isabella, Queen & Culture against all Odds 11.30 — 12.50 H Global Economic Cross Cultural Teambuilding Internationaliza- Macro-economic Outlook: Spain Workshop Activity: Paella tion of Spanish Trends in Spain Cooking Contest Companies 13 — 14.45 H LUNCH BREAK 15 — 16 H Spanish Internationaliza- Sustainable Spain as a Brand IE Africa Center; Language tion of Spanish Development Africa: The Last & Culture Companies Development Frontier 16 — 17 H Company Visit Cultural Visit City Tour Cultural Visit Company Visit Company visits will be selected based on the final objective and focus given to the program. Final agenda will be developed once the program is confirmed by both universities. 2021 PROGRAM FEES Online program: 2.500€ (-15% students from partner institutions). Not included in Program Fee: 10 day program based on a minimum of · Air travel to/from Madrid, Spain. 15 participants. Networking and mixing · Items of a personal nature. opportunity with students from other top · Transportation to and from airport. universities. Send your application to: Included in the Program Fees (3 ECTS [email protected] cc for completing the summer program): · 10-15 hours/week of academic Deadline to apply: April 9, 2021 sessions. · IE University Certificate of Completion. * All this is subject to current local · On-site program development pandemic restrictions. & onsite support. · Program materials. · Two-Week Online International Immersion Experience.