Title: The Commerce of Cars in Central Europe: From Creation to Cargo
3 credits: IET 49000
Location: Stuttgart & Munich, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands
Dates: May 11 - 24, 2025
Program cost: $3,451.10
(round trip airfare not included)
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Program Description
This two-week Maymester study abroad follows the multinational automobile supply chain from the movement of components to the final export and shipping process. Applied learning topics associated with Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing of multinational automobiles will be enhanced by three intense, tailored, curriculum-based classroom and applied learning seminars at Munich University of Applied Sciences followed by three multinational automobile factories to study production techniques and how Industry 4.0 is impacting the manufacture of these vehicles. They will also take a tour of the largest port in Europe to see firsthand how the vehicles are shipped across the globe. Cultural activities based on integrated learning will be provided, and students will engage in applied learning as they utilize various modes of public transportation to get around efficiently.
These cities all have rich histories of industrial competitiveness in the international marketplace, and their economies are thriving in large part due to the impact of their international automobile supply chains.
Tentative Program Itinerary
Sunday, May 11th- Arrive in Stuttgart, city walking tour
Monday, May 12th- Stuttgart: Mercedes Benz and Porsche factory tours
Tuesday, May 13th- travel to Munich, city walking tour
Wednesday, May 14th- Innsbruck
Thursday, May 15th- Munich: BMW factory tour
Friday, May 16th- Munich
Saturday, May 17th- travel to Rotterdam
Sunday, May 18th- Amsterdam
Monday, May 19th- Rotterdam
Tuesday, May 20th- Rotterdam
Wednesday, May 21st- Rotterdam
Thursday, May 22nd- travel back to U.S.
Contact program leader Jim Tanoos via email with your questions.