Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Mobilise expertise in at least one area of management.
• Mobilise acquired skills in a specific professional environment.
• Professionally communicate and present original work both orally and in writing.
• Communicate and interact in a clear and structured manner, orally and in writing, on issues, analyses and projects.
• Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
• Act in an international and multicultural context.
• Assimilate the components of the social and economic environment of a company.
• Demonstrate an open mind and adaption.
• Collaborate within a team and exercise leadership.
• Listen to team members and encourage expressing a shared opinion. Accept and discuss a different point of view than theirs.
• Prioritise responsible management practices.
• Act in compliance with specific legislative frameworks.
• In an active and integrated manner, master knowledge in the various fields of management and use them effectively in a professional context.
• Integrate highly specialised knowledge in different fields of management.
• Appropriately mobilise expertise taking into account the constraints and resources in the situation encountered.
• Be independent and regularly adapt to new contexts.
• Demonstrate independence and persevere, despite the difficulties or initial errors, to find an optimal solution.
• Understand interactions between companies and their socio-economic environments.
• Assimilate the components of the social and economic environment of a company.
• Mobilise the methods and management support tools in changing contexts.

Learning Outcomes of UE

This course aims to provide students with an immersive professional experience abroad, exposing them to economic and entrepreneurial practices, all set in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

It allows students to:

Understand the role of economic and financial institutions on an international scale (development banks, chambers of commerce, trade shows, etc.).
Identify the challenges of commercial development abroad for a Walloon company.
Strengthen professional communication skills, critical analysis, and networking abilities.
Connect theory and practice in economics, management, and international trade.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The course is divided into three parts:
1. Academic and professional preparation (prior to the trip)

Introductory seminar on economic issues in thecountry visited
Presentation of institutions and companies to be visited
Individual preparation (reading articles, files, visit objectives)
Creation of a mission Chat group + driving instructions

2. Economic mission (3 to 5 intensive days)

Institutional visits (e.g. for London: Lloyd's, City, EBRD)
Participation in a trade show if organized (e.g. for London: Going Global Exhibition)
Meeting with Belgian business representatives (e.g. AWEX)
Networking activities

3. Evaluation and feedback (after the mission)

Writing of an individual or group report

Description of visits
Critical analysis (issues encountered, good practices, cultural differences, links with theory)
Reflective feedback on personal learning

Oral presentation possible in class or in video format to be uploaded on Moodle

As the number of places is limited, the selection criteria are as follows:
- Covering letter (1 page)
- Demonstrated interest in international business, economics or business development
- Ability to represent the university in a formal setting
- Sufficient level of English

Prior Experience

Basic knowledge of economics and management (bachelor's or early master's level) - strong international appeal

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
• Oral presentation - Remote

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

At the end of this activity, students will be asked to produce a written report (see above) and a presentation (video and/or oral) of their mission.

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• N/A - Néant

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

As the activity is based on an economic mission, there is no Q3 evaluation.