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ESCOLA
UNIVERSITÀRIA DE TURISME I DIRECCIÓ HOTELERA
INTRODUCTION In order to fulfil
our aim of giving international continuity to our course programmes
at EUTDH(UAB), we have reached an agreement with Coastal Carolina University,
which will enable holders of our diplomas to study for a fourth year and obtain the American BSc in Business Administration
while enjoying a rewarding professional experience in one of the USA's leading tourist
destinations. QUALIFICATION Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from CCU with a major in Management and concentration in International Tourism Management. REQUIREMENTS:
To
have completed or be about to complete the Diploma in Tourism or Diploma
in Hotel Management during the academic year. To have taken the following
optional subjects: To have
a level of English certified by one of the following: To complete a
special 6-credit course in "Food Quality and Preservation" at
EUTDH(UAB). STUDY PROGRAMME: Course participants should obtain 63* academic credits and a total of 9 credits from the two practical training periods (480 hours). The duration of these courses and the practical training periods is 15 months, with the following timescale: June - August: First
practical training period and 9 credits from academic courses. To be able to keep to this timeframe; students should arrive at Coastal Carolina University at the end of May. EUTDH has drawn up an academic plan to enable our students to go to CCU at this time.
Subjects to be taken by our holders of Diplomas in Tourism at CCU
Subjects to be taken by our holders of Diplomas in Hotel Management at CCU
Description of of subjects to be taken by our hotel management and tourism students at CCU: ENGL 390. Business Communication. Designed to improve practical communication, both written and oral. Students learn business style and formats (the letter, memo, resume and report) as well as strategies for presenting neutral, negative and persuasive messages. CBAD 393. Management Information Systems. A study of the use of information systems in business .. emphasis on the identification of practical, managerial and ethical dilemmas related to the development, implementation and use of information systems. CBAD 292. Decision Analysis. Emphasis on logical/rational decision making ... exposure to conceptual and quantitive techniques and computer applications that aid decision makers in solving real-world problems. CBAD 374. Human Resource Management. Develops an understanding of personnel administration as a staff function through a study of modern-day concepts and practices such as research and standards, employment, training and education, safety and health, employee services and industrial relations. CBAD 376. Organizational Behavior. A study of the process of integrating people into a work situation that motivates them to work together productively, cooperatively and with economic, social and psychological satisfaction. CBAD 467. Principals and practices in real estate finance focusing on institutions, instruments and determinants of terms and availability of credit ... topics include interset and yield mechanics, cashflow analysis, risk analysis and various loan strategies or packages. CBAD 475. Production/operations Management. A study of the interactions among organisational resources used in some combination to provide the enterprise's product or service ... special attention to decision making using conventional and quantitative tools and techniques with emphasis on the production function. CBAD 477. Organitzation Theory. Conceptual framework for the orderly analysis of management functions through studies in planning, organising, directing and control theories. CBAD 478. Business Policy. Analysis of case problems dealing with the formulation and implementation of organizational strategy and policy ... includes appraisal of the external environment, top management, marketing, finance, operations, human resources and the organizational structure. CBAD 401. International Business. A study of the significant aspects of business operations, including historical development of foreign trade policy and operative problems of international business operations... principal areas of study are: international business and the nation-state, assessing and forecasting the international business environment and managing the multinational enterprise . CBAD 473. Initiation and Management of New Business Enterprises. Analysis of proposed business opportunities, planning and establishing a business organization to exploit an opportunity and management of small business. RTMA 490. Seminar in Resort Tourism Planning. This course will examine public policy in tourism destinatins. Special emphasis will be placed on the interrelationships between tourist demand, tourism information systems, tourism goods and services and tourism host communities. CBAD 344. Legal Environment of Business. The legal and judicial system, the law and business (tort, contracts, agency, business organizations) government and regulations, and government protection. POLI 373. Public Private Partnerships. A survey of the various combinations of business and government joint ventures designed to address infrastructure needs and promote economic development. The focus will be upon local governmental enterprises, but some attention will be given to state and national initiatives along with a comparative analysis of other nations' experiences. PHIL 318. Business Ethics. Ethical theory is presented and applied to business cases involving individual, corporate and governmental rights and responsibilities. POLI 201. American National Government. The formation and development of the national government, its organization and powers. International Internship.
Six credits for the International Practicum. FINANCIAL MATTERS The cost at CCU University is 6500€ (for academic year 2005-2006) Registration and and fees are to be settled at EUTDH (UAB), which will cover all credits to be taken. Students are expected to pay for their visa and all travel and living expenses during their stay in the USA as well as any additional expenses that may come up at CCU. Practical training in the USA will be paid as a salary (around $7 per hour) and students can also expect to receive other financial rewards such as gratuities. All this income should contribute towards financing part or all of students' stay at CCU. INFORMATION; EUTDH(UAB) Albert Vancells Farraró The EUTDH(UAB) website: www.euturisme-uab.com
The Coastal Carolina University website: www.coastal.edu CCU's Area of Geographic and economic influence CCU is located between Conway (pop 10,000) and Myrtle Beach (pop 25,000) in South Carolina. The State Capital is Columbia, which is relatively near to Atlanta (Georgia) and Charlotte (North Carolina). Myrtle Beach and the
area surrounding CCU are among the most important and well known tourist
destinations in the USA. Apart from enjoying the sun and its beaches,
visitors can practise a whole range of tourism activities such as golf,
sightseeing, rambling, scuba diving and fishing as well as using its tourist
resources and attractions like amusement parks, aquatic parks, state parks,
historical resources and convention facilities. Its annual 215 days of
sunshine make it one of the most popular tourist regions of the USA, alongside
Florida. Therefore, the area surrounding CCU is one of the best places in the USA to study tourism related issues given the importance of this sector in the destination's economy. Initial registration for the Coastal Carolina BSBA programme By clicking on the following link, you can download a Word file which you should fill in before proceeding to CINERT Word file for pre-registration Apart from this pre-registration document you should enclose the following documentation: Present the following documentation: •Curriculum vitae •2 photos •Validated photocopy or official proof of having being awarded the Diploma in Tourism or Diploma in Hotel Management •Validated photocopy of accreditation of your English level (*) •Photocopy of your National Identity Card and Passport •A brief outline of the candidate's interest in this programme (half an A4 page maximum) •Each candidate should provide the name of three EUDTH teachers as referees. (*) To validate your certificates, you should present the original documents and one photocopy in EUDTH office 1.5 (CINERT) (UAB) Created
by : Escola Universitària
de Turisme i Direcció Hotelera
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Further
your Studies in the USA