UCOC MEETING
OFF-CAMPUS STUDIES PANEL
REPORT
APRIL, 2009

I.	MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Five-year review of three International Exchange Programs (Undergraduate).  All effective Fall 2009.

A.	Marshall International Exchange Program, Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University 	(16-18 units)
>	Approved for 5 years.
Students attend the winter and spring trimesters for a total of 20 weeks.  They take courses at the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University.  A variety of business courses are offered in English and taken by students from many countries.  RSM provides housing options in dorms or apartments.
CHAIR COMMENTS:  I am unconcerned about student complaints with regard to the format of the courses and the massive weight given to the final exam. This is standard at most universities in Europe and students need to adapt. In my estimation, it is ridiculous for them to study abroad and expect the pedagogies and assignments to mirror our own. I consider this part of the learning experience for the students who participate. The panel commends the improved orientation and hopes for its continuation.

B.	Marshall International Exchange Program, Korea University Business School (KUBS), Seoul (15 units)
>	Approved for 5 years.
Students take business courses in English at Korea University Business School.  They generally take five courses and earn 15 units.  Students take courses with Korean students and other international students.  They live in dorms or shared apartments.  Maximum units being changed from 16 to 15.
CHAIR COMMENTS:  Overall, this is an excellence site for study abroad and I only wish more students were interested in utilizing this opportunity. Qualitative comments for future reviews are requested.

C. 	Marshall International Exchange Program, ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain (15-16 units)
>	Approved for 5 years.
Students take a variety of courses in English at ESADE business school with native students and other international students.  Courses are available in Spanish.  ESADE does not provide housing for students, but plans to provide on-campus housing in SP 2010.
CHAIR COMMENTS:  This is clearly a high quality program that is a great resource for our students. Overall, a great learning experience.