ABOUT THE PROGRAMThis program begins with several live online sessions, introducing you to the fundamentals of International Business Law and Taxation. The course then continues abroad, set in France and Belgium, and offers students an in-depth understanding of international business from the legal and tax perspectives. It places special emphasis on the European Union and its regulatory scheme as well as tax treaties between the U.S. and the countries of Europe. The program will feature time in Paris and Brussels with cultural and business visits to places of interest.
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DATES• ONLINE: July 20 - August 1, 2015
• EUROPE: August 2 - August 22, 2015 |
LOCATIONS• Paris: August 2-14
• Caen: August 14-17 • Brussels: August 17-22 |
COURSES• Management 109: International Business Law
• Management 127C: International Taxation |
PROGRAM FEES• UC Undergrads: $5,500
• Grad Students: $6,000 • Visiting Students: $6,000 |
ACCOMODATIONStudents will reside in hotels in Paris and Brussels. All housing is double occupancy.
UCLA Travel Study reserves the right to change housing location. Should this be necessary, we will arrange comparable accommodations elsewhere. Pictured: The Hotel Marais Bastille, one of the hotels occupied by the 2015 class. |
MEALSDaily breakfast is provided in Brussels. No breakfast is included in Paris as accommodations there include small kitchens to prepare meals.
Please let us know when you apply for this program if you have any special dietary needs as well as any physical or medical conditions. We will advise you accordingly. Pictured: Steak and fries, popular dish at a restaurant students frequent while in Paris. |
EXCURSIONSThis program includes several excursions as part of its curriculum. A schedule of excursions will be available at a later date.
Free time is built into this program for independent sightseeing. If you plan on traveling extensively, we recommend that you budget additional spending money. Pictured: The castle at Caen, which students visit every year. |
CURRICULUM
International Business Law (MGMT 109) offers students an overview of the legal issues that businesses face as they expand their operations to other countries. International litigation, the Convention for the International Sale of Goods, international banking laws, GATT/WTO, NAFTA and United States regulation of foreign businesses will be among the topics covered. Special emphasis will be placed on the European Union and its regulatory scheme.
International Taxation (MGMT 127C) provides students with an understanding of both “inbound” and “outbound” business transactions from a taxation perspective. Learn how the United States treats foreign companies doing business locally and how the United States and foreign countries tax companies who conduct business abroad. The course offers special emphasis on tax treaties between the U. S. and the countries of Europe.
Both courses satisfy requirements for the Business Economics major and the Accounting minor at UCLA. Business Economics majors and Accounting minors should consult with their academic advisor about course credit.
International Taxation (MGMT 127C) provides students with an understanding of both “inbound” and “outbound” business transactions from a taxation perspective. Learn how the United States treats foreign companies doing business locally and how the United States and foreign countries tax companies who conduct business abroad. The course offers special emphasis on tax treaties between the U. S. and the countries of Europe.
Both courses satisfy requirements for the Business Economics major and the Accounting minor at UCLA. Business Economics majors and Accounting minors should consult with their academic advisor about course credit.
Optional Course - Management 199: Directed Research
You may earn independent study units by writing an academically rigorous 15-20 page paper on a topic approved by the instructor. Please note that deadline dates apply even if you plan to travel after the program ends. There is an additional fee for this independent study course.
Grading
Grades are typically based on attendance, class participation, journals, a mid-term examination and a final examination. The instructor reserves the right to vary this format.
Schedule
All schedules, itineraries, and group activities are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
Textbooks
You are responsible for purchasing your own textbooks. We strongly suggest you read as much of the text material as possible before you depart. Textbook information will be available at a later date.
You may earn independent study units by writing an academically rigorous 15-20 page paper on a topic approved by the instructor. Please note that deadline dates apply even if you plan to travel after the program ends. There is an additional fee for this independent study course.
Grading
Grades are typically based on attendance, class participation, journals, a mid-term examination and a final examination. The instructor reserves the right to vary this format.
Schedule
All schedules, itineraries, and group activities are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
Textbooks
You are responsible for purchasing your own textbooks. We strongly suggest you read as much of the text material as possible before you depart. Textbook information will be available at a later date.