Study Abroad Information


It was a total life-changing experience! It gave me whole new perspective on life and education. I met some of the greatest people in the world and I still keep in touch with them. In fact I have never been to a more beautiful place. I would go back in a heartbeat!!!”  ~ David Stillman Class of 2005

The study abroad option will provide you with an international experience that will prepare you for a career as a manager in the new global economy.

Curriculum

Fall Semester at Kettering
Credits
Reutlingen
Credits

FINC-616 Finance and Financial Markets

4

 March through July at Reutlingen (one course from each group)  

BUSN-656 International Business

4

    

EMGT-626 Lean Management

4

 Systems Technology  

MGMT-636 Managing People and Technology

4

 Case Study Production Management ViPPER  

MRKT-676 Business Marketing Management

4

 Case Study Production Management ViSLER  

German Language

0

 Advanced Communications
4
 

20

    
    International Procurement  

Esslingen

   Business Process Reengineering  

January through March at Esslingen (take 8 hours)

   Event Management
4

International Finance

2

    

International Human Resources Management

2

 International Logistics Networks  

International Law

2

 Distribution and Inventory Management  

International Marketing

4

 Industrial Ecology
4

International Technology and Production

2

    
 

8

 Business and Culture
4
       

March through May at Esslingen (take 8 hours including IT Mgmt)

   Reutlingen Total
16

Information Technology Management

2

    

Management Accounting

2

    

Quality Management

2

 Summer Semester at Kettering  

Entrepreneurship

4

 MGMT-659 Strategy
4
 

8

    
       

Esslingen Total

16

 Grand Total
40

Tuition
Tuition is paid to Kettering University for all courses. All students participating in the study abroad program must take all 16 credits plus the orientation while studying abroad. The orientation is required for all students; no cost is involved. Students will receive a stipend to assist with program costs.

Maximum Enrollment
The study abroad program is designed for a maximum of 20 students to attend courses in Germany each spring. Students that attend Kettering University as MSEM students in the fall will have precedence over new enrollees for spring. Students going to Esslingen must have successfully completed the Fall term at Kettering University. Admission is handled on a first-come, first-served basis, so early application is encouraged.

Accommodations and Expenses in Germany
The International Office at Reutlingen University and Kettering University will assist with accommodations. Housing pricing is comparable to what a you would pay at Kettering University. You are responsible for all expenses associated with travel and entertainment.

For more information on this program, please contact the Department of Business at 810-762-7952 or business@kettering.edu.