The participants design and plan the study trips according to their professional interests in conjunction with the faculty members responsible for each trip. The study trip to Japan is a long-established tradition that bears testimony to its success every year. Participants enjoy an in-depth introduction to Japan s business culture, business structure and social traditions. Structured as a two-week visit to companies in the Tokyo and Osaka area, the trip takes participants to interesting cultural sites in the Kyoto area as well. The study trip to Prague, the Czech Republic, is one of the highlights of the academic year.
Participants enjoy a one-week trip to one of Eastern Europe s most reknowned capitals.
Participants attend lectures by local faculty and guest speakers. They visit national and international companies in or nearby Prague, including Skoda, Volkswagen, British Brass, SPT Telecom, Nestl , Danone and Jihostroj. In addition to visiting companies, participants also attend a number of cultural events and local excursions. San Francisco s innovative business style, Berkeley s collaborative focus and Silicon Valley s technology vision create a dynamic and evolving business scene. During the California study trip, participants have the opportunity to examine how new ideas are being developed for the global economy through the practices of knowledge management.