Study Trips

 

Louvain School of Management has teamed up with three renowned business schools in Central Europe, Latin America and Asia, with the Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment Agency (AWEx) and the Chambers of Commerce, to design a specific program focus on conducting global business.

 

   program  Format
Local Sourcing management
 
The five days will have the same dynamics: a group accompanied by one or more experts (faculty or consultant) will:
 
1 > visit a company and meet with management
2 > conduct an in-group evaluation and discussion with experts
3 > meet local expats during Expat Evenings or Chamber of Commerce joint seminars or diplomacy networking cocktails
Local Marketing management
 
Local Finance management
 
Cross Cultural management 
  Getting a grip on the country: Small groups will evaluate and communicate with local systems, s.a. education, health management, retail, transportation, followed by final group feedback.
AWEX Export mission: meeting companies and prospects, based on your interests and your company's export projects You will make individual tailor-made company visits. You may be accompanied by staff members from your company.

 

Three one week focused international immersions with high professional value.

Working with our world-famous academic partners, you will gain insight and experience in cultural and social adjustment and in cutting-edge business practices.

You will build new skills in the main activities you face in a foreign country, such as exporting, sourcing/logistics and manufacturing.

You will be exposed to business environments and practices in fast expanding parts of the world. You will be given the opportunity to establish international contacts of immediate benefit to your company.

You will improve your skills necessary for doing business abroad by :

  • Getting in touch with the local diplomacy, AWEX, the Chambers of commerce, expatriate managers,
  • Developing contacts with important potential customers,
  • Building experience in how to present your company to customers