Short-Term Programs

How has the political economy of Germany shaped its role in sustainability in Europe and in the world? With the new “traffic light” coalition, would an increasingly popular Green Party accelerate actions towards sustainable development goals in Germany?

Prof. Jason Wong

Silicon Valley and the Bay Area are known for hosting numerous technology companies and brands. This region includes individuals who collaborate and build entrepreneurial ventures. Many entrepreneurial ecosystems globally derive inspiration from the technological advancements originating in the San Francisco Bay Area. This travel course provides an opportunity for students to understand the origins of Silicon Valley, learn about the individuals responsible for its current operations, and consider joining or founding companies as their careers progress. Students will also explore significant locations within the Bay Area. Over the past decade, the center of entrepreneurial activity has expanded from Palo Alto to San Francisco, we will have visits to various locations such as Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Jose, Berkeley, Oakland, and Santa Cruz. 

Prof. Stephen Brand

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In the book Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey, the author attempts to thank everyone involved in making his daily coffee. He traces the coffee from his local coffee shop back to a grower in Central America and follows the beans through the supply chain.

• It aims to create awareness and appreciation for the complex supply chain of bananas, a commonly consumed fruit.
• Students will study the banana supply chain from growth in Central America to distribution and chemical ripening in the United States.
• The course is interdisciplinary, combining marketing, operations, science, and economics to understand global supply chains, sustainability, consumer behavior, and product storytelling.

Prof. Laruen Beitelspacher & Prof. Richard Goulding

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Welcome to Fashion London - a world leader in Fashion Trends and Creativity! Explore this Fashion capital past, present, and future trend-setting designs, meet with British Fashion companies and leaders in sustainable fashion. The course is designed for students who have a strong interest in entrepreneurship, fashion, innovation, fashion technology, or design and wish to participate in a dynamic cross-cultural learning experience.

Prof. Caroline Daniels

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Gain a global perspective on entrepreneurship by experiencing Korean culture and learn more about entrepreneurship in South Korea. With cultural immersion activities, visits to new ventures, accelerators and companies with emerging innovations, and interactions with Korean students, you will understand societal, cultural, technological, and economic trends in Korea.  

Prof. Angela Randolph

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Experience Denmark’s sustainable economic system that is unique and aspirational. Observe how sustainable innovations and entrepreneurial thinking were implemented with business model innovations for scaling ideas. You will interact with business leaders engaged in sustainable transformation of key economic areas involving energy, food, mobility, building, and industrial production.

Prof. Sinan Erzurumlu

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This course explores supply chain of food and the innovation in agriculture. Students will be based in Belgrade, with short daily trips to local farms, distribution centers, government institutions and, of course restaurants. Students will have the opportunity to interact with major stakeholders in the food supply chain and meet local students, researchers, farmers, manufacturers, distributors, etc. Food supply chain in Serbia includes entities of all sizes and levels of production: from small, family owned farms and orchards that use traditional agricultural techniques and processes, to the state-of-the art farms supported with the latest advancements and innovation in agricultural science. 

Prof. Bojan Amovic

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