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Program Description:

 

The Rosen College of Hospitality Management (RCHM) exchange program with MODUL University in Vienna, Austria, combines sound academic theory with business-related training. MODUL Vienna's main focus is to provide an educational experience rooted in solving real world, current and future problems of the industry. The educational program is aimed at preparing students to take up leading positions in the tourism and leisure industry worldwide, as well as to run their own businesses profitably. The MODUL Vienna study programs are designed for students who want to have a solid foundation for a career in the tourism and leisure industry. MODUL Vienna is located on Kahlenberg hill, about 25 minutes on bus from U4's Heiligenstadt underground station. Vienna is the capital and the largest city in Austria, with a population of 1.65 million; 2.3 million within the Metropolitan area of Vienna. It is the cultural, economic, and political center of the country. It is centrally located with easy access to the rest of Europe.

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 to Joshua Johnson, RCH 201C:

• Resume
• Academic reference from an instructor familiar with you (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:

MODUL University

Estimated Student Expenses

http://www.modul.ac.at/international/incoming

Living in Vienna 

Getting Settled in Vienna

Student blog:  http://travelmuchlaughoften.blogspot.com/

Passport Services Available on Campus

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: 

Proficiency Level Required: None required.

Other Prerequisites: 

Program Components and Costs:

Component: Administration

Services: 

Price (in US Dollars): 250.00

Requirement: Mandatory

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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: 2013-03-01

Program Ends: 2013-07-05

Program Deadlines:

Last day to apply: 2012-03-23

Last day to withdraw: 

Additional information:

Program Map

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.