Programme Introduction
ESSAM is centred around three major components which combine to offer the participants the big picture; Europe and Management, the electives and the consulting projects. The teaching process is a mix of
lectures, groups work, presentations, discussions and individual study.
The ESSAM 2010 programme is available here.
Europe and Management, history and future challenges
The EU now has a total of 27 member states and negotiations with 3 formally acknowledged candidates. It is a great challenge for both the new members and the existing members to form the new Europe. - From a business perspective the enlargement opens many new possibilities, but it is a great task to develop them. It requires a lot of information and knowledge and the strategic options are many.
You get the latest updates from Brussels on the political issues as well as its implications for business and management.
In addition, you will also get hands-on experience by working on a relevant case-study delivered by a large European company. The participants will gain a very clear understanding of the European diversity and how to do business in Europe.
Team-based consulting project
A central feature to ESSAM is the team-based consulting project which is completed during the Summer School.
Participants are assigned to a multi-cultural project group with the purpose of studying a strategic issue in a local company. Each group is expected to suggest strategies for further development of the company, present proposals and suggest an implementation of the strategies proposed in the form of a consultancy report. -Prizes are awarded for the best group projects.
Electives Electives offered at ESSAM are all taught by internationally renowned faculty. Participants choose one of eight electives. All electives require active participation, class discussion, case-study analysis and group work. Participants must prioritise their choise of elective on the online application form. Not all of the electives will run.