Study Abroad in Sweden

The University of Missouri (MU) and Jönköping International Business School located (JIBS) will both offer one course in International business. Students will enroll in both courses for a total of 6 credit hours.

All Students, including Non-Business majors, should check with their academic advisor on how these credits can be applied to their graduation requirements.  All hours are MU summer school credit hours.

University of Missouri Course Offerings

• Business Administration 4500 - Professor Scott Christianson; Graded S/U, Trulaske College of Business students, admitted to the Upper Level. The internship focus will be entrepreneurship. Students will develop a business plan for a current or future business they would like to own and develop.
• Management 4940 - Professor Scott Christianson; Graded S/U, No prerequisite

Jönköping International Business School located (JIBS) Offerings

• Management 3975 - Professor to be determined, graded S/U, no prerequisites

Pre-departure Class meetings at MU

Prior to the start of the program, pre-departure class sessions will be held in Cornell Hall, beginning in April. The purpose of these class meetings will be to provide lectures on the principles of international business, review information regarding the companies that will be visited and orientation to the host country, travel administration, and safety abroad. 

This is a non-credit course for which you will be required to register before the first day of the pre-departure class, in order to go on the program. You will not be charged any educational fees for this “course”.  

Note: You are required to attend every pre-departure class to prepare for the program, or you will not be allowed to participate in the program. Special circumstances may allow flexibility on this requirement but must be approved by the program director before the class absence. If you are dropped from the program due to non-attendance, you will be subject to the penalties listed under Withdrawal Procedure & Penalties. 

Pre-Departure Class Schedule:

Undergrads -                     Business Administration _0501-02

                                                 Class Number: TBD

Tuesdays

• March 12 - April 30, 2024
• 6-8:30 p.m.
• TBD Cornell Hall

• You must be 18 years or older
• You must be in good academic standing and have no current disciplinary sanctions
• You will need a passport that is valid for at least six months after your scheduled return date
• You will be asked to sign a liability release form and a medical release form (included in the International Center’s orientation materials)
• You must meet minimum health insurance requirements set by the university
• You must attend all of the Trulaske College of Business’ pre-departure classes
• You will be expected to fully complete the application and International Center safety and security orientation through MyStudyAbroad
• Participants must agree to the terms expressed in the MU student conduct manual and the MU “Conditions of Participation and Program Acceptance” form

English

During the Sweden program, you will stay in a apartment. The apartments will have kitchens so students can prepare their own meals if needed.

The program begins when you arrive at the apartments on June 2 and ends when you check out on June 29th.  Program transportation to and from Stocholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) will be available at specific times.  If you do not use this service, you will be responsible for getting to and from the airport by alternative means.

The courses will be conducted at the Jönköping International Business School located in Jönköping, Sweden, near the shores of Lake Vättern. Jönköping hosts a population of about 90,000 citizens.

*Due to market adjustment all dates, activities, and costs are tentative

Note: Tuition cost is set by the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri. Non-resident students pay their usual additional non-resident fees.  Provided you are taking courses necessary for graduation, this simply shifts tuition costs from one term to another.

The program fee quoted above includes the following:

• Lodging for the trip duration
• Meals included in the program fees, as noted on the itinerary
• Culture and company visits and program ground transportation
• Program water bottle, sticker, and grad cord
• 24/7 Student Support while on program
• Required University of Missouri GeoBlue Insurance coverage for the duration of the program.
  • (Note: In some cases, you may be required to pay out of pocket to receive services. This coverage allows you to submit claims for reimbursement by GeoBlue for any covered medical expenses incurred out of the US while on the program.)

• Round trip transportation from the US to Stocholm.
• Weekend travel to other parts of Sweden or Europe and daily personal expenses including non-program activities.
• Meals, except for program-sponsored events.
• Passport, passport renewal, or passport application fees.

Student must contact the Student Services Coordinator directly by e-mail at TrulaskeAbroad@umsystem.edu documenting any withdrawals from the intended study abroad program.   Withdrawal date will be determined to be the date shown on the e-mail that is sent to the Student Services Coordinator in 213 Cornell Hall stating intent to withdraw from the program.

***Depending on the date that you withdraw from the program, the study abroad department may or may not be able to get a refund from the vendor. Your refund will be relative to the costs that can be recovered. If you have not been billed the program fee at the time of your withdrawal – you will be billed for any cancellations fees charged to the program.

• All students will need a valid US passport or appropriate passport/documentation from their country of citizenship valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
• Non-US citizen students at Mizzou will need to check the Internet about visa requirements for program sites for their particular country of citizenship. 
• Copy of all program participant passports due to Study Abroad Office by March 15th to remain on the program.  If you are concerned about timing – have it expedited.

I understand that in some special circumstances I may not receive full academic credit for the study abroad program for which I have applied.  These circumstances include, but are not limited to:

• Cancellation of the program due to circumstances beyond the control of the University of Missouri
• A decision by the University, in its sole discretion, that cancellation of the program is appropriate based on health, safety, or similar circumstances
• My inability to participate in or complete the program due to circumstances beyond the control of the University of Missouri
• My dismissal from the program

I understand that in any of these circumstances, I will be refunded only those costs that can be recovered by the University of Missouri or the University’s partner program.  If I have not been billed the program fee at the time of my withdrawal, I understand that I will be billed for any cancellation fees charged to the program.

The itinerary of this program may be modified by the Trulaske College of Business and/or the University of Missouri due to health, safety, or similar concerns.  The withdrawal fees listed above will apply to students if this occurs. Transportation change fees and expenses will be the responsibility of the student.