Short description
The main goal of the week is to let students collaborate in mixed international groups on topics related to the SDGs.
They are acting as entrepreneurs developing a business model aiming at solving some sustainable development issues. They are challenged to think and communicate in English and will pitch their solution at the end of the week.
Guest lectures, workshops, teamwork, coaching sessions, socio-cultural activities, and discovery of Brussels are spread throughout the week.
Learning outcomes
What to expect:
- Demonstrating the ability to develop a comprehensive business model considering the SDGs.
- Making the most of your problem-solving skills
- Developing your creative talents
- Improving your pitching skills
- Speaking English
- Developing cross cultural skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Living a unique experience in the heart of Europe
Technical skills
- Understand and use the Lean canvas.
- Become familiar with the SDGs.
- Develop your pitching skills.
- Improve your communication in English.
Soft skills
- Problem-solving
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Networking
- International mindset
Practical information
Format
BIP = Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (possibilities to get European fundings for non-Belgian students – please contact your International Office for further information)
Non-Belgian and eligible students will automatically be considered BIP participants.
Price - 290€
This fee includes:
- Meals (breakfasts, lunches and 1 supper)
- Accommodation (5 nights from 16 to 21 March in shared rooms)
- Social programme and material
Invoices will be sent individually to the students unless otherwise specified by the partnering institution.
Registration before 1 December 2024
Please send an email to internationalweeks@ephec.be if you need to modify/cancel your booking. No refunds will be made if cancellations are communicated later than 1 December 2024
Target and requirements
The week is intended for at least second year business students having at least a B2 level in English.
Agenda
Dates and location:
- Online sessions: to be decided
- On site sessions: 17 to 21 March 2025 – EPHEC University College, Brussels (Campus Woluwe), Belgium
Schedule:
Activities will be scheduled from approximately 9:00 to 17:00 on Monday 17, Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20, and from 9:00 to 13:00 on Friday 21 March.
A farewell dinner will be organized on Thursday evening and one extra social activity can be scheduled another afternoon at the end of the working day.
Some activities will take place out of the campus.
Contact
A question? Send an email to internationalweeks@ephec.be
FAQ
EPHEC will book the accommodation for students from foreign institutions (included in the 290€ registration fees) for 5 nights from 16 to 21 March 2025. Name and address of the hotel will be communicated later.
Included in the price: Breakfast, bed linen and towels
Type of room: shared rooms or dorms
Check in / Check out: Check in is generally from 15:00 and check out until midday but this will depend on the hotel booked.
The students themselves must book their own transportation to Brussels, as soon as possible.
Arrival must be scheduled on Sunday 16 March at anytime (activities will only start on Monday 17 March morning, no activity scheduled on Sunday).
Departure should be scheduled on Friday 21 March afternoon/evening (activities will end around 13h, Brussels National Airport called Zaventem is at one-hour-distance by public transport, 15-minutes ride by taxi).
Your laptop, a culinary specialty from your country (for international aperitif), and your curiosity
Av. Konrad Adenauer 3, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert on Monday 17 March 2025 morning.
Reminder: there is no activity organized on Sunday 16 March evening.
You will receive on Monday morning a welcome bag with some surprises, among which some tickets to be used in Brussels public transport (metro, tram, bus STIB). Nevertheless, please note that you will have to pay the ticket to get to our campus from your hostel on Monday morning.
Information will be provided during the online session organized before the start of the physical week in Brussels (do not miss it !).
Yes! Whether you are Belgian or not! The purpose of an international week is to develop international relationships with other participants. Online sessions are also mandatory.