SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements welcoming, safe, resilient and sustainable for all
Chile: Emerging Economies, Kelley School of Business
This course provides an opportunity for Evening MBA students to widen their international experiences and to explore one of the world’s largest emerging markets. The focus of this course is Chile and its position as one of the important emerging markets in the world. Class meetings prior to the study tour will address the business and institutional environments of Chile.
Denmark: Exploring Art, Design, and Everyday Life
We immerse ourselves in the city life of Copenhagen and explore neighborhoods and parks; we learn about how Quality of Life is central to the design culture of Denmark by talking to designers and visiting design studios; we try out living like a Dane by going to places by bicycle. The most impactful aspect of the trip is simply experiencing the holistic and people-centered values that embody Danish design.
Dominican Republic: Drug use and treatment in the Dominican Republic
This course will provide a general introduction to issues surrounding substance use and mental health in the Dominican Republic. It is designed to inform and challenge participants to observe and solve problems related to substance abuse, emphasizing low- and middle-income countries. Students will investigate barriers to solving problems of alcohol and drug abuse and mental health treatment, as well as the economic and social causal factors. They will also research addiction issues while examining the roles of local and national governments, international agencies, and third-party intervention.
Dominican Republic: School of Medicine - Medical Community Service
The purpose of this experience is to expose and educate the participants to the 7 Elements of Human Securities in the Dominican Republic and their respective barriers while providing sustainable relief to the local communities. Students will participate in lectures and daily community service activities communities. Specific service projects will vary year to year, but will maintain similar themes. The focus during recent programs have been community diagnostics, water availability, and health promotion.
Dominican Republic: VIDA Health Partnerships
The purpose of this experience is to expose and educate the participants to the 7 Elements of Human Securities in the Dominican Republic and their respective barriers while providing sustainable relief to the local communities. Students will participate in lectures and daily community service activities communities. Specific service projects will vary year to year, but will maintain similar themes. The focus during recent programs have been community diagnostics, water availability, and health promotion. This program is for undergraduate students who are members of VIDA.
Worldwide : Emerging Economies - Kelley School of Business
This course for MBA students focuses on the host country and its position as one of the important emerging markets in the world. Students vote on where to travel each year.