About our Courses:

Classes for our upcoming programs are thought-provoking, interesting and fun.  We expect students to be open minded, engaged and eager to learn about other countries and cultures. In-class instruction is enhanced with an out-of-class experience that includes escorted visits to economic organizations and leading international companies. Our courses are designed to offer students a deep insight into the European  economy, society, political situation and culture.  


​Classes are taught in English on-campus (and while traveling) by a faculty of multi-national and cosmopolitan professors.   

Students: 
  • All majors are welcome!  UNDERGRADUATE or GRADUATE level students are welcome to apply.

Number of Courses:  
  • In the summer program, students may take one or two courses. Two courses is highly recommended.  

Credit Transfer:  
Professors in Europe:
  • For our study abroad programs in Europe, we have partnered with two highly respected universities: IQS in Barcelona, Spain and UNYP in Prague. In addition to our traveling teachers, our local faculty of professors come from these institutions and bring a wealth of knowledge and international experience to their teaching. By studying with these professors, students will have the chance to learn from some of Europe's leading educators and immerse themselves in the vibrant cultures of Barcelona and Prague.

Universities in Europe
  • Summit Global Education is pleased to offer study abroad programs in Europe in partnership with two esteemed institutions: IQS in Barcelona, Spain and UNYP in Prague, Czech Republic. These programs provide students with the opportunity to enroll in academic courses at these universities and experience life in Europe firsthand. Upon acceptance into the program, students will be officially enrolled at one of the partner institutions. Upon completion of the program, students will receive their grades and official transcripts directly from the host university, as well as a certificate of completion. These documents will serve as evidence of the student's successful participation in the program and can be used for future academic or professional endeavors.

Course Options:

Required Course: (choose one)

Electives (B2 Session only):

Course Details

Course Options · Startup Treks Europe 2026

Schedule at a glance
  • Morning. Primary courses taken by all students.
  • Shared module (Intro to EU). Taken by all students.  Counts for 20% of every course grade and is delivered across the whole program.
  • Afternoon. Optional, choose one elective.
BUS 328. International Business: Innovation and Small-Tech in Global Markets
(Primary option. Morning. 3 credits, B2 Session only)

Study how firms expand across borders. Work through market entry, regulation, currency exposure, and adaptation to local customers.
EUR 324 · Introduction to the European Union: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Single Market
(Primary option. Morning. 3 credits, B2 Session only)
 
A region survey that universities can slot as “Intro to EU,” taught through an innovation lens. Students learn the EU’s origins, institutions, and decision making, then study how the single market, competition rules, research funding, and data and digital regulations shape today’s innovation economy. Readings and classwork are tied to what we see in each city, so institutional concepts never float in the abstract. The goal is a credible regional foundation that also explains why Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, and Athens innovate in different ways.

Typical outputs: short policy-and-practice briefs, city comparison memos, final synthesis on how EU structures affect firm behavior.
EUR 326 · Introduction to the European Union: Managing Innovation Across Cultures 
(Primary option. Morning. 3 credits, B1 Session only)

This course combines an introduction to the European Union with cross-cultural management. Students study the EU’s history, institutions, and single market, while also examining how cultural differences shape leadership, teamwork, and innovation across Europe. Readings and fieldwork are tied to site visits in each city, linking institutional frameworks with real examples of organizational practice.

Typical outputs: team operating guide, comparative analysis of management norms, final synthesis on how EU structures and cultural contexts influence innovation.
COM 320 · Cross‑Cultural Communication
(Afternoon elective option. 3 credits. B2 Session only)

How culture shapes messaging, trust, meetings, and collaboration. Students analyze real interactions gathered during site visits, then practice adapting tone, channel, and framing for different audiences.

Assessment emphasis: message audits from visits, communication strategy for a cross-border project, reflection on intercultural misreads and fixes.
MGT 321 · Cross‑Cultural Management
(Afternoon elective option. 3 credits. B2 Session only)

Leading and working in multicultural teams. Focus on decision styles, power distance in practice, conflict resolution, remote collaboration, and feedback norms observed on the trek.

Assessment emphasis: team operating guide, leadership reflection using field examples, comparative analysis of two city team norms.
Shared Intro to EU Module
(20% of the grade in every course)

A common thread that turns travel into assessed learning for all students. The module covers professional visits, cultural context, and daily debriefs. Students keep comparative field notes, prepare visit questions, and link observations to course concepts. This ensures the same city experience counts academically in every course, not just an elective.

Assessed through: participation and prep, field journals, two comparative memos that connect visits to course frameworks.

Dates, Sessions:
Program Length Options

Session B1:
  • Four-Week Intensive Program (June 22nd - July 19th, 2026)
  • For students with limited time, the four-week option provides a single combined course that integrates the EU foundation with cross-cultural learning. Instead of choosing, you get a curated mix of both. Exams are streamlined into one final assessment, making it a lighter but still rigorous option that earns 3 credits.
  • Intensive session.
      This is the only option for courses:
Session B2:
  • Session B2 · Six-Week Full Program (June 22nd - July 31st, 2026)
  • Our standard six-week program includes the required EU course plus your choice of an elective in Cross-Cultural Communication or Cross-Cultural Management. Students earn 6 credits and experience the full arc of coursework, exams, and applied learning across all cities.
  • Regular session.  You can pick 2 courses.
      Required course:       and, pick any one of these courses:
 

Daily course schedule:

During our upcoming study abroad program in Europe, students should expect to be in class in the mornings from around 9am until just after 1pm.  Then there will be a break for lunch, followed by professional and cultural visits in the afternoons.

Extras:

Beyond the classroom, students who come to Europe with Summit Global Education will find a full itinerary of activities.  In general, you should expect to be in class in the mornings, and then we will have planned activities every other afternoon (leaving the other afternoons for personal exploration and free time). 

Professional and Cultural Visits
Daily "Introduction to the EU" sessions:
  • In addition to your daily classes (options listed above), you will also have a daily session with professors and students to talk about your experience in Europe
  • Topics covered might include current issues, social trends, culture in Europe and more.   
  • Customization welcome!  Students looking to focus on specific themes while in Europe should contact Summit Global Education before going abroad. 
 





Note:  Program (itinerary, courses, professors, prices and more) subject to change without prior notice



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