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20. 07. – 31. 07.
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950 €
Bussiness & Marketing
Available
30.04.2026
Course term: 20. 07. – 31. 07.
Available seats: 8
Price: 950 €
Category: Bussiness & Marketing
Status: Available
Deadline: 30.04.2026
The course starts with discussing classical theorists, for example on land versus sea based power struggles. A significant focus of the course is on studying major powers such as the United States, China, Russia, and the European Union, as well as other emerging powers. Contemporary geopolitical flashpoints, including Ukraine, the South China Sea, Taiwan, the Middle East, and Arctic territorial disputes.
In the course we don’t just deal with traditional power politics, but also work on the geopolitical impact of energy, climate change, and technological advancements. This means we will explore related topics such as cyber warfare, artificial intelligence, space exploration, and digital currencies and discuss their impact on the world.
Through policy debates, and strategic forecasting we will work on practical geopolitical analysis, to assess risks and investigate global trends. By completing the course, you will gain valuable insights into the power dynamics shaping our world today.
Jacques Bazen – the course lecturer – has been lecturing international economics and international relations at Saxion University of Applied Sciences in Enschede, The Netherlands since 2007. He was also working in international relations, in the field of political party development in Central and Eastern Europe for the Foundation Training Activities Eastern Europe, funded by the MATRA (Society transformation) program of the Dutch ministry of foreign affairs. In this function he worked in Central and Eastern Europe as well as the Middle East in training local political parties on frameworks for economic development as well as EU-relations. Jacques is also treasurer of one of the European political parties (ECPM), which offers him first hand insights into the way the European Union functions.
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
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Jacques Bazen is a senior lecturer of International Economics & Intercultural Communication and Negotiation at the department for Industrial Engineering & Management and research fellow at the research group on Regional Economic Development at Saxion University of Applied Sciences in Enschede, the Netherlands. Jacques worked for more than ten years as a project manager/consultant for the foundation Training Activities Eastern Europe, executing projects related to political and economic development in Central and Eastern Europe for the MATRA Political Party Program of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is currently treasurer of the EU political party ECPM in Brussels, dealing with negotiation and cooperation between political parties in EU countries. Besides teaching, he regularly develops international (applied science) study modules aimed at intercultural negotiation and communication in collaboration with government and business. He has participated in at least 20 ERASMUS+ lecturer exchanges throughout Europe during the last fifteen years and participated in several EU and nationally funded projects on international science-business cooperation.
You will receive an official Certificate of Attendance upon completion of your course. Please inform the organizing staff if you require any extra supplements, such as Transcript of Records. The student is eligible to receive up to 5 ECTS credits, however please follow the instructions here and consult the acknowledgment process with your university in advance.
– attendance in class 15%
– team assignment 40%
– individual assignment 35%
– exam 10% (optional, if required by home University)
– Course runs 2 weeks Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00
– Total time of in-class work = 50hours
– Preliminary assignment = 10hours
– Preparation = 65hours
Course fee includes the course itself, application fee, study materials, afternoon/evening social activities and events, welcome and goodbye drink as part of the graduation party. Other expenses, such as meals, accommodation, insurance, personal expenses, public transportation ticket, extra activities (such as trips outside of town over the weekend and entrance fees), and required equipment (i.e. pencils, paper for illustrations) are not included in the price.
Please note, after the 30th of April 2026 there will be a late enrollment fee charged in the amount of 100EUR on top of the course fee.
For accommodation options, please visit the dedicated page
– Intermediate level of English (at least B1/B2)
Feel free to contact our coordinator:
Andrea Josífková
Coordinator
+420 777 879 192
info@europeansummerschool.com
Jannik Golletz
Well organized programms and very friendly and engaged programme coordinators. I can only recommend, had a really great time with them.
Frauke
Besides massive new illustration skills, I learned how much you can achieve in only two weeks. I met likeminded people who are open minded and fun to hang out with.The summer school helped me to develop professionally, but most of all it gave me more self esteem in this field of work.
Carlo Calzavara
The European Summer School in Prague was a great expierience! I can really recommend it to everyone! ??
Sonia Roopra, UK
I had the pleasure of undertaking the business management course in August 2021. I cannot recommend ESS enough! The activities schedule was structured perfectly, it was a great mix of it being both educational and enjoyable. All the staff are very knowledgeable and highly qualified. I really recommend this great experience to everyone. I feel grateful to have met lifelong friends from all over the world who I still keep in touch with to this day!
