Human Resources Management

Program Overview

Success in today’s global economy requires greater knowledge of workplace practices and cultures outside the US. The Poole College of Management Human Resources Management in Seville program allows students to observe and understand business practices from a Spanish perspective. In addition to taking a class taught by an NC State professor, students will visit local businesses and hear from guest speakers. Students will gain a better understanding of business practices in Spain and globally.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Students will enroll in two 3-credit classes.

MIE 330: Resource Management

3 credit hours

Rich Podurgal

This course teaches the principles for managing the human resource component of organizations. The NC State faculty member will cover recruitment, workforce diversity, compensation, and employee-management relations. Business visits, guest speakers, and activities outside of the classroom provide real-world examples of these topics in the context of the business landscape of Spain and Sevilla. 

M 380: Doing Business Globally

3 credit hours

This course complements MIE 330 and will earn three credit hours for the business visits and guest speakers. 

Please refer to the Study Abroad Office program page for more information on the credit awarded.

Calendars and Schedules

Summer in Seville 2023 – Orientation

 

 

Wednesday, May 10 Arrive in Seville

Take a taxi to the Hotel Alcázar, Calle Menéndez y Pelayo, 1o

20.00 pm Welcome Meeting and Dinner
Thursday, May 11 10.00 am: Orientation Meeting at COWA
First Day of Classes
Wednesday, May 31 Final exam
Wednesday, May 31 20.30 pm Goodbye Dinner
Thursday, June 1 End of the program

NC State Human Resources Management

Excursiones y Visitas a Monumentos 

The following visits are mandatory for all students:

 

Friday, May 12 Flamenco Show 7.30 pm
Wednesday, May 17 Tour and Cathedral TBD
Wednesday, May 24 Olive Oil Factory 5.00 pm
Thursday, May 25 Royal Palace TBD
Saturday, May 27 till Sunday, May 28 Córdoba and Granada TBD
Monday, June 29 Jabugo (Spanish ham curing room) 4.30 pm

COURSE SCHEDULE:

 

ACADEMICS & ATHLETICS- CLASS SCHEDULE (From Monday to Friday)

Class 9.00 am- 12.00 pm

Information and Application

  • Duration: May 10 – June 1 (approx. 3 weeks)
  • Requirements: 2.5+ cumulative GPA
  • Housing: Livensa Residence Hall
  • The application deadline is determined by NC State
  • Students must complete their application through the NC State Study Abroad Office to be considered for the program.

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