Hospitality Exchange at the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), Austria

Spring 2012

Austria

Program Description:

The Rosen College of Hospitality Management (RCHM) exchange program with the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) in Austria is designed for English-speaking students from all over the world who are committed to their academic success. The specialized tourism management courses are based on the experience of one of Austria's best known tourist destinations. In addition to the regular course work, the MCI program includes an orientation week with guided excursions and an optional German language course. Innsbruck is located in the heart of Europe, with an excellent opportunity to travel to other cities that are a few hours away by train, such as Munich, Milan, Venice, Prague, Vienna and Zurich. The city is surrounded by high mountains that present a breathtaking panorama that contrasts with its historic old town. The city has over 800 years of history that are imprinted on its gothic walkways. It is known worldwide as the site for the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976. Presently, it is a regional center for business, as well as sports and tourism, with a population of around 130,000.

Minimum Requirements

GPA: 3.0 Cumulative
Must be in good standing (academic, conduct and financial) with UCF
Must be registered full time while participating in the exchange

Application Process:
You can apply online for this program. The application includes the submittal of a brief essay (500 words) that clearly describes your academic and personal goals, as well as how this program would further them. We recommend you work on your essay outside the application environment and then paste it on the appropriate field.

In addition, the application process also requires that you submit the following items:

Resume
Academic reference from instructor familiar with you (which may be from a supervisor if appropriate) and who can explain why you are a good candidate for this program.

Selected participants must meet with the Program Coordinator to discuss and register for the appropriate coursework. Course work completed through the program may count as 12 semester hours of restricted elective or general elective course work.

All applications will be reviewed by the Rosen College International Committee and selected applicants will be notified of how to follow up. Assessment of the applications will be based on the academic qualifications of the applicant, as well as fit with the courses that the applicant has taken. UCF does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and/or veteran status.

Additional Information:

International Welcome Guide

Estimated Student Expenses

Student Blogs:

http://megannicoles.blogspot.com/

http://coasterfreak11.blogspot.com/

Learning Outcomes:

Participants of this program will be expected to realize the following outcomes:

DISCIPLINARY OUTCOMES (per course syllabi)

GEOGRAPHIC AWARENESS

Describe the main cultural, geographic, physical, politico-economic, and social characteristics of the host country.
Discuss how the host country fits within the global physical, cultural, political or economic systems.

SELF-AWARENESS

Describe how the program impacted their personal culture and values.
Provide examples on how the program experiences affected their academic, professional, or personal goals.

SELF-RELIANCE

Provide examples of how they may use their program experiences to deal with challenging situations in the future.
Provide examples of how to avoid conflicts from misunderstandings due to cultural differences.

COMMUNICATION

Communicate in writing how their program experience makes them more valuable to a prospective graduate program or employer.

Program Prerequisites:

Minimum GPA: 3.00 cumulative

Language: English

Proficiency Level Required:

Other Prerequisites:

Courses[click to expand]:

HFT-4955 Tourism Strategic Management E-Tourism and Sustainable Tourism Management: Academic Institution: MCI-Management Center Innsbruck, Austria; Catalog Description:
A combination of the following three modules at the MCI-Management Center Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria: TSBAKSTF607 Sustainable Tourism Development, TSBAKINF609 E-Tourism Management, TSBAKSUF607 Business Management & Strategic Management. The descriptions of these modules can be found at the above links.; Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.; Requirements for Substitution:
Must be completed with three UCF approved courses for this institution.; Credit Hours: 3.00
HFT-3955 International Tourism Management and Product Development: Academic Institution: MCI-Management Center Innsbruck, Austria; Catalog Description:
A combination of the following two modules at MCI-Management Center Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria: TSBAKSTF602 Product Development and Innovation, TSBAKSTF606 International Tourism Management. The descriptions of these modules can be found at the above links.; Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.; Requirements for Substitution:
Must be completed with three UCF approved courses for this institution.; Credit Hours: 3.00
HFT-4955 Alpine Tourism and Intercultural Management - MCI: Academic Institution: MCI-Management Center Innsbruck, Austria; Catalog Description:
A combination of the following two modules at MCI-Management Center Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria: TSBAKSFT603 Alpine Tourism, TSBAKSUF608 Intercultural Management. The descriptions of these modules can be found at the above links.; Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.; Requirements for Substitution:
Must be completed with three UCF approved courses for this institution.; Credit Hours: 3.00
HFT-4955 Destination Management International Tourism and Leisure Markets - MCI: Academic Institution: MCI-Management Center Innsbruck, Austria; Catalog Description:
A combination of the following two modules at MCI-Management Center Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria: TSBAKSTF605 Destination Management, TSBAKSTF604 International Tourism & Leisure Markets. The descriptions of these modules can be found at the above links.; Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.; Requirements for Substitution:
Must be completed with three UCF approved courses for this institution.; Credit Hours: 3.00

Program Components and Costs:: Component:; Services:; Price (in US Dollars): 250.00; Requirement: Mandatory
Payments:: Payment due: Pending application approval; Study abroad fees are posted to the UCF student account. Payment procedures, types and cashier locations can be found here, on the UCF Registrar's website.

Faculty Program Coordinator:: Name: Fazal Jameer; Email: fazal.jameer@ucf.edu; Office: RSH 201A (Rosen Campus)
Program Dates:: Program Begins: 2012-03-02; Program Ends: 2012-06-30
Program Deadlines:: Last day to apply: 2011-04-15; Last day to withdraw:
Academic Institution:: MCI-Management Center Innsbruck, Austria
Additional information:: Program Map; Closest Domestic Consulate; Nearest US Embassy Abroad; US State Department Country Information; Currency Exchange Information
Visa Information:: Visa Required: Yes; Visa Application Date:; Estimated Cost of the Visa: 135.00; Additional Visa Information; Your visa requirements and cost may vary if you are not a US citizen. Please let OIS staff know if you are not using a US passport to ensure that we can address any differences in the immigration requirements.

Disclaimer: The cost does not cover UCF tuition, airfare (for most programs), independent travel, and personal expenses. Cost is approximate and may fluctuate due to changes in foreign currency. UCF reserves the right to alter or cancel the program at any time. In such cases, the university shall not be liable for airfare or other transportation costs incurred by the student. Students should consult their travel agent about buying travel insurance to defray unanticipated costs in the event travel plans change. Students will be notified via Knights email if there are any significant changes made to the program.