BUS 367 – Social Innovation in Scandinavia

Four credits, EXP
3 weeks in Scandinavia; 1 week on campus
Professor Drew Hess

Social Innovation in Scandinavia introduces students to the business, history, and culture behind the sustainability initiative in Scandinavia. This course takes a theoretical and practical look at why and how social innovation has flourished in Scandinavia.

We will meet with representatives from socially-minded businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as government agencies that are focused on the broad notion of sustainability. The class examines various approaches to tackling such pressing problems as climate change, immigration, economic and gender equality.

The class plan is as follows: We will spend 10 days in Stockholm, travel by train for a two-night stay in the most sustainable city in the world (Gothenburg), and finish our travels with a week in Copenhagen. We will spend the last week of spring term on campus in Lex.

This class counts as a BUS international elective and counts towards the ENT and ENV programs as well. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Program fee (Paid to W&L): $4,132
Includes programming, room, fees, and in-country transportation. Breakfast will be included nearly every day, as well as a few other meals.

Additional costs: airfare, transportation to the airport, most lunches and dinners, cell phone, spending money, passport, and visa fees (if applicable)

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Applications open October 4th, 2024.

For further details, please contact Professor Hess (hessa@wlu.edu)