This Intercultural Teaming and Client Project GIE in Budapest, Hungary will inform your global business knowledge, expose you to issues of leadership, and allow you to gain international project-based experience—as a member of a cross-cultural team—through immersion in the vibrant city of Budapest.
The course design has been recognized as a cutting-edge course offering; you’ll be able to build relationships with Hungarian students, faculty, a client, and each other via a Collaborative Online International Learning course prior to our departure as well as during our in-country immersion. You’ll work with a team of Kenan-Flagler Undergraduate Business Program students and undergraduate business students from Corvinus University to solve an actual business problem for a Hungarian firm, gaining valuable international project experience and translating your classroom work into real-world practice.
The immersion consists of classes and virtual teamwork with your Corvinus teammates, and cultural experiences shared between UNC Kenan-Flagler and Corvinus students, before traveling to Hungary in March. While in-country, in addition to working and socializing with Corvinus students, you’ll be exploring the city as well as conducting company visits. Additionally, you will consult with a company on project work and present findings to that company during the in-country portion of the program.
On this program, you will have the opportunity to develop high-demand skills such as working in diverse environments, cross-cultural teaming, virtual teamwork, and adaptability, as well as project-based experience in a real international business context. Each activity is designed to inform the project work directly or indirectly.
Hungary offers students a fascinating look at countries still transitioning economically, socially, and politically from a post-war communist state to a democratic free market. It is one of the largest regional economies in the European Union and among the top 100 GDP-performing cities in the world according to GlobalTenders.com.
Budapest is the hub city of Hungary’s business and economy—accounting for 39% of the national income. From a business perspective, the city has strengths in commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment. Corvinus is in Central Budapest, which is along the Danube. Much of this area is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Budapest is among the most popular destination cities in all of Europe.
Dr. Michael Meredith, Management & Corporate Communication Clinical Professor at UNC Kenan-Flagler, will lead this immersion.
“This is the best time to sign up for this type of GIE. Regardless of what industry you are targeting, odds are you will be working with a virtual team to solve similar problems you encounter on the GIE. This is a great no-pressure way to have hands-on experience with owning a recommendation. Finally, this particular GIE is a standout as you walk away with real connections (not just introductions or tours) across the world and a real client experience for your resume.” – Marek Garcia. Operations Transformation Associate at Grant Thornton LLP, 2018 Hungary GIE participant
Eligibility
- GPA Requirement: None
- Language Prerequisite: None
- Class During Program: None
- Language of Instruction: English
- Accessibility Resources
Application Dates
- Application Opens: August 1, 2024
- Application Deadline: October 2, 2024
Program Information
Meet with an Advisor
UBP students can schedule a meeting with the UBP Global Team to learn more about this and other Global Immersion Electives by clicking on the “Schedule Appointment” link below.
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