The Commerce of Cars in Central Europe: From Creation to Cargo
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 9th- Travel to Stuttgart, Germany
- Monday, May 10th- Arrive in Stuttgart, City Walking Tour, Group Dinner
- Tuesday, May 11th- Mercedes Benz and Porsche Factory Tours
- Wednesday, May 12th- Travel to Munich, City Walking Tour, Marienplatz/Glockenspiel, Viktualienmarkt, Group Dinner
- Thursday, May 13th- Munich Bayern/Allianz Arena, Munich Residenz/Royal Palace
- Friday, May 14th- Munich University of Applied Sciences Seminar
- Saturday, May 15th- BMW Factory Tour, BMW Museum, Dachau Memorial
- Sunday, May 16th- Train to Rotterdam, Food Tour, City Walking Tour, Markthal, Cubed Houses, Water Taxi
- Monday, May 17th- Day Trip to Amsterdam, Alumni Scavenger Hunt, Return to Rotterdam
- Tuesday, May 18th- Bike Tour/Boat Tour of the Port of Rotterdam
- Wednesday, May 19th- Bus trip to Delft & Kinderdijk, Visit City Sites and Windmills, Erasmus University Seminar
- Thursday, May 20th- Day Trip to the Hague/Mauritshuis Museum, Group Dinner
- Friday, May 21st- Program Concludes and Departure
Contact program leader Jim Tanoos via email with your questions.