A unique opportunity for an International study opportunity within the framework of Cal Poly’s Construction Management degree program. Offered to CM majors and minors.
Affording the students overseas experiences that complement and expand the educational objectives of the professional study curriculum in an increasingly worldwide construction industry. Program includes seven Cal Poly academic units. Airfare, UK and European travel, Sussex accommodation costs and registration fee, meals and other expenses not included. |
The Program
Students study two courses during the summer in addition to CM400 in the Spring 2003 quarter:
CM majors will register for:
- CM400 (1 unit) – Spring quarter
- CM 463 – Professional Practice for Senior Construction Project Managers (3 units)
- CM 443– Principles of Construction Management (3 units)
CM minors will register for:
- CM400 (1 unit) – Spring quarter
- CM 463 – Professional Practice for Senior Construction Project Managers (3 units)
- CM 443– Principles of Construction Management (3 units)
The program of study will be organized and taught by Professor Hal Johnston (hjohnsto@calpoly.edu) or Assistant Professor Mike Montoya (mmontoya@calpoly.edu).
Study Hours
50 hour self-study program during the Spring quarter
5 week studying program based at Czech Technical University, Czech Republic, commencing Monday, June 18, 2007 and completing Thursday, July 19, 2007.
Costs
Note: When planning exchange rates do vary over time. (Look up exchange rates)
Approximate Total Costs including 5 weeks accommodation and food, registration fee Cal Poly will be around $5500. This figure to be updated as dates and planning comes closer.
Travel
Air Transportation to USA to Czech Republic can vary assume cheapest $550 most expensive $1,000 (group rates might be available) - students to make there own arrangements.
Ground transportation including field trip(s) should be budgeted for. Optional: Travel costs to visit European destinations also should be budgeted for outside of the costs mentioned above.
If you do not have them Passports, student cards, etc. allow plenty of time to get them. This is a slower process today.
Others cost include normal day to day expenses will be discussed during the CM 400 orientation class.
Personal heath items and entertainment $ 350
Key Dates
- Students will make there own travel arrangements to arrive in Prague, Czech Republic no later than Sunday - June 17, 2007.
- Monday June 18th First day of class – orientation etc.
- 5 study weeks spent in Prague, Czech Republic completing Thursday - July 19th
Web sites (way to many to list)
http://www.prague.cz/
http://www.cvut.cz/
General Information
Prague is the center of Europe... From Prague visitors can easily travel throughout all of Europe; just a plane, train, or car ride away. The city is one of the true jewels of Europe. (For its history, visit - http://www.czechsite.com/history.html) It is a fun city to be in with a great variety of cultural and evening life.
- The Czech Technical University traces its roots back to 1707 . A brief history can be found at - http://www.cvut.cz/media-and-public/alias.2006-02-09.5180581479. As benefits a top-ranked institution, Czech Technical University enjoys an international reputation for teaching, and the quality and range of its research work. It has academic links with every continent.
Objectives
- To provide CM students with international study opportunities within the framework of Cal Poly’s Construction Management degree program.
- The faculty sees the opportunities of such a program affording the students of construction management experiences that complement and expand the educational objectives of our professional study curriculum.
- General educational objective for the Summer Study Program are:
- To provide the opportunity for students preparing for a career in built environment to extend their studies and perspectives beyond the familiar classroom and campus environment.
- To effectively heighten the students’ involvement and responsibility in the development of their intellectual, emotional and perceptual learning experiences.
- To expand the students' understanding of international construction and the role the construction industry plays in a global built environment.
- To experience living and studying in another country.
- To contrast and compare historical construction of earlier civilizations in the wider environment
Why should CM students Study Abroad?
Construction is a truly international profession. Foreign study is fully recognized as an essential part of the college experience. Approximately 13% of Cal Poly students will have lived and studied in another country by the time they graduate; this number is increasing annually. One of the most important skills they develop from their university education is the ability to consider things from more than one perspective. Studying abroad enhances the ability and helps them develop their analytical and critical thinking skills.
It is in the spirit of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design’s “Universal Traveler” philosophy.
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