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Program Dates: May 20-28, 2023
Germany (Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Heidelberg)


OVERVIEW:
The Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) overseas study program to Germany provides opportunities for participants to examine German practices and perspectives within the realm of CleanTech and “green” business. We travel to Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Heidelberg, to participate in numerous business site visits, interacting with both large and small companies – from Mercedes to an eco-fashion start-up — as well as experiencing lively cultural tours, and engaging academic and professional seminars. Germany is on the cutting edge of the green movement and has fostered a dynamic business climate for innovation in the Clean Technology (CleanTech) sector, which capitalizes on advantageous regulations and incentives and strong public support, even as the country faces the challenge of an energy crisis.

Note: A limited number of slots for this program are reserved for German language/culture faculty currently teaching – or interested in developing – a business German course or materials. 


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Faculty members who want to:

  • Conduct research and/or offer courses related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability in general.
  • Conduct research and/or offer courses related to the business, economic, and innovation environment of Germany.
  • Examine the role of institutions for creating a thriving culture of start-up innovation.

Practitioners who want to:
  • Acquaint themselves with the German way of doing business.
  • Learn about best practices in German innovation that can help companies enhance their competitiveness – such as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities to internationalize early, and identify which practices are easily transferable to the US context.
  • Network with local entrepreneurs, industry experts, and policy makers.

PROGRAM COSTS:
Registration fee: $4,500 - includes single-occupancy accommodation, business site visits, cultural activities, some meals, in-country transportation. Payments for this program have to be made by check payable to "The George Washington University". We cannot accept credit cards.

The above fee does NOT include:
  • Airfare to Germany (Frankfurt)
  • Transportation to/from airport
  • Visas and passport fees (Note: US citizens do not need entry visas to travel to Germany. Participants of other nationalities should consult with the appropriate consulate to determine if a visa is required for entry)
  • Meals not covered in the program
  • Currency exchange fees
  • Tours/visits not included in the program
  • Any expenses associated with a quarantine resulting from positive COVID test. All participants need to carry travel insurance that may help cover such expenses. Please await further information about this.
  • Other incidentals

Questions?
Please contact GW-CIBER at ciber@gwu.edu

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