Faculty-Led Summer Study Abroad in Germany

A building in Germany.

Program Highlights

  • Field trips to experience large-scale industrial operations (automotive, aerospace, processing plant, etc.)
  • Harbor logistics tour of a large seaport
  • Cultural excursions (e.g., German-US-Emigration Museum)

 

Theory and Practice

Blending Theory and Practice

 

  • Gain international and intercultural knowledge
  • Learn first-hand about operations and supply chains in Germany
  • Learn about consumer behavior, digital marketing, advertising, B2B relationships, and technical sales in Europe

Car assembly

OSM Field Trips

 

  • Airbus Aerospace Manufacturing
  • Volkswagen Autostadt
  • Mercedes Auto Production

 


Brewery

OSM Field Trips

 

  • Beck's Brewery (incl. tasting session)
  • Harbor Logistics Tour (Sea Port Bremerhaven)
  • Misc. operations trips (e.g., warehousing)

 


Watch OSM Field Trip to Airbus Hamburg video
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OSM Field Trip to Airbus Hamburg

Cultural Life in Germany

 Cultural Life in Germany

  • City Tours Bremen / Hamburg; Sightseeing
  • German-US Emigration Museum Bremerhaven
    • Old passenger lists (1877-1939) and artifacts (beginning 1683)
    • Departure port of 7.2 million migrants to the U.S.
  • Visit Schwerin Castle
  • Misc. cultural excursions 

Youth Hostel Bremen

Accommodations

 

  • Moxy Hotels in Hamburg and Bremen
    • Modern, shared rooms with private bathroom
  • Close to city center with shopping and restaurants

Youth Hostel Bremen

Accommodations

 

  • Extensive breakfast included
  • Use of conference room to study
  • Use of gym
  • Local travel included