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Jönköping International Business School located (JIBS)

Study Abroad in Sweden

June 1 -29, 2024

Spring 24 Info Session Times V3

 

Program Highlights

  • Study in the southern part of Sweden, along the shores of Lake Vättern
  • All courses and program activities will be conducted in English
  • Earn 6 credit hours of MU summer school credit (American professors and European professors)
  • Courses emphasize European and Swedish business practices, in particular entrepreneurship
  • Receive a graduation cord to commemorate your study abroad experience
  • Due to market adjustments all dates, activities, and costs are tentative
  • Scholarship Deadline: February 15, 2024
  • Application Deadline: February 23, 2024
  • Open to ALL majors
Please read the entire Sweden information document:

Sweden Program Document

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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.

Date

Day

Daily Schedule (subject to change)

Activities

1-June

Sat

Depart for Sweden

 

2-June

Sun

Students arrive in dormitory

Program Orientation

City Tour

 

    3-June

Mon

Campus Tour

Library Introduction

Group Lunch

Municipality Visit and Tour

Vadstena Castle

Brahehus

Gränna by Lake Vättern

4-June

Tues

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 

5-June

Wed

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 Restaurant and Pub Tour

    6-June

Thurs

Swedish National Day Celebration

 

    7-June

Fri

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

 Company Visit to Ikea

8-June

Sat

**Free Day

 

9-June

Sun

**Free Day

 

10-June

Mon

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm 

 

11-June

Tues

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 

12-June

Wed

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 

 13-June

Thurs

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 

 14-June

Fri

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

 Science Park Visit

 15-June

Sat

**Free Day

 

 16-June

Sun

**Free Day

 

 17-June

Mon

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 

 18-June

Tues

Sales Pitch Training 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 

19-June

Wed

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 

20-June

Thurs

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 

21-June

Fri

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Company Visit Husqvarna

22-June

Sat

**Free Day

 

23-June

Sun

**Free Day

 

24-June

Mon

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 

25-June

Tues

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 After school BBQ

26-June

Wed

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 

27-June

Thurs

Class 9:00am-12:00pm

Class 1:00-4:00pm

 

28-June

Fri

Finals

 Midsummer Celebration

29-June

Sat

Dormitory Checkout Program Ends

 

 

 

How to pay for Study Abroad

Student Financial Aid 

These courses qualify for financial aid. Before going to the Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall), visit myStudyAbroad to download the financial aid worksheet for the program. It is highly recommended all students meet with their Financial Aid advisor to discuss paying for study abroad. 

Scholarships 

Student can apply for scholarships through ScholarshipUniverse (Missouri.scholarshipuniverse.com). The scholarship application is due February 15, 2024, and decisions will be made in late February.

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

 

Student Planning Budget

 

Tuition (resident) (6 credit hours)

$1,851

Tuition (non-resident) (6 credit hours)

$4,377

Visa

$8

Program Fee

$4,795

MU International Center Study Abroad Fee

$245

Airfare (estimated)

$1,600

Estimated cost for Missouri residents

$8,499

Estimated cost for non-residents

$11,025

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.

Amount

Withdrawal After

$100 Deposit

After Date of Application – no exceptions.

$1,00 will be billed

February 1

$2,000 will be billed

March 1

Total Program Fee billed

April 1

***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.

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  • Application Deadline: February 23, 2024