Amsterdam-Business
HES Amsterdam School of Business
HES School of Economics and Business
CSU San
Marcos Global Business Management students may study for one
semester at HES Amsterdam School of Business in
The Netherlands as
exchange students. Students in the Global
Business Management Option
are eligible to apply and will take classes approved by the Program
Director. Other Business students may apply with
the permission of
their department chair or academic advisor.
The Hogeschool
voor Economische Studies (HES), known abroad as HES Amsterdam School
of Business, was founded in 1867 and prides itself on a highly
respected history of educating first-rate business professionals.
It’s new educational complex is located in the southern part of
Amsterdam. HES has more than 5,500 students and 300 faculty members,
making it one of the largest schools of its kind in the Netherlands.
HES Amsterdam
attracts hundreds of students each year from about 100 partner
institutions around the world because they can choose from a wide
variety of business courses taught in English.
Program Features 
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With
prior approval, coursework will fulfill business major requirements.
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The
business-related subjects are taught in weekly blocks of two hours
each. Apart from attending lectures, students are expected to spend
a considerable amount of time on preparation for classes and exams.
Exchange students are advised to compose programs of no more than 20
contact hours weekly (8-10 courses), which is considered an
appropriate and manageable workload.
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Basic
Dutch language courses available as part of the exchange.
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Free
orientation before classes start; includes information on residence
permit procedures, the distribution of timetables, a meeting with
the Country Coordinator, tours and social events.
Fees and
Expenses
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Regular
State University Fee paid to CSU San Marcos. No tuition or fees at HES Amsterdam.
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Visa
Fees: $532
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No
On-campus residence. Apartments $500-600 per month, depending on
type of accommodation
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Health
Insurance: $37 per month.
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Cost
of meals and personal expenses will vary, but average $500 per
month.
How to
Apply
1. Visit
the HES School of Economics and Business
website
to learn about the university.
2. Consult
with the CSU San Marcos Study Abroad Advisor in Craven Hall 3200 to determine if you are
eligible for this program.
3. Consult
with appropriate advisor in the College of Business Administration
to determine if the HES Amsterdam courses will count toward your
major. If so, complete a
Study Abroad Credit Approval Form.
4. Download
the Application, Arrival and Visa forms at the
HES Exchange Information
website.
Complete and submit it to
the CSUSM Study Abroad Advisor in Craven Hall 3200 along with copies of all your
academic transcripts.
5. Application
Deadlines
May 1 for Fall
October 1 for Spring
Eligibility
The Office of Global
Education
Craven Hall 3200
California State University San Marcos
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, California, 92096-0001
Tel: +1 760.750.4090
Fax: +1 760.750.3284
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02/22/2008 |
