Budapest University of Economics and Business proudly hosted its first International Intensive Week between 24-28 March, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering a diverse and global academic environment. This unique initiative welcomed 13 partner universities from across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, including participants from France, Germany, Thailand, Malaysia, Colombia, and more.
In total, the event brought together 6 international lecturers and 77 students, who actively participated in three blended short-term mobility courses offered in English:
- Realities of Organisations - Business students could benefit from our Realities of Organizations course, discussing topics such as why things don’t always go to plan in companies, the challenges of mergers, the key role of communication and what happens when the goalposts are moved. The course enables students to understand the nature of organizational culture as it evolves and the tools and techniques which they can use to help a culture progress to a higher level. This course alternates between presentations and activities to complement the concepts, perspectives and approaches covered.
- Investment Banking – the course provides an insight into the structure, operations, key products and markets of investment banks. Through real-life, practical examples, the course introduces students to the key products and markets that encompass the main activities of an investment bank. The aim is to provide students with global knowledge that they can use in their future careers, by introducing them to the practical world and real problems of these markets and products.
- Social Sustainability & Wellbeing - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting system had been created for companies and enterprises to take concrete steps towards a less exploitative, much more responsible, and more ethical operation. The course enables students getting to know the ESG reporting system of a large tourism company and help them develop the social standards through the lens of diversity. This 5-days study program offers a unique opportunity to learn from a promising sustainability initiative. The program sets the stage for building relationships, increasing the participants’ co-working skills in an international environment. The Social Sustainability and Wellbeing course is mainly for students studying tourism & hospitality, as they immerse in wellbeing and happiness during an ESG-related fieldwork in Budapest.