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Integrity and Transparency in the Marketplace 1 - 6 July 2002, Maastricht Initiators Von Nell-Breuning Foundation, Dutch Chapter of Transparency International, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Universiteit Maastricht, Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University Course leader Professor Edward Kimman, Chair 'Ethics and Economics', Department of Economics, Maastricht University. Introduction This course is aimed at students in their final year of university or recently graduated young professionals from Central and Eastern European countries. About twelve years ago these countries were transformed into market economies. In a communist country it is ideology not ethics that counts. In a free society the morally autonomous person needs to develop new ways of expressing solidarity and responsibility. Business ethics is important for professionals in trade and business, such as accountants, economists, and managers. This course explains the moral dilemmas of economic organisations, such as companies or action groups, among each other. Then, the course also explains the responsibilities of individual citizens, in their capacity as employees or consumers. There are lectures, workshops and tasks such as paper presentations. The course teaches the moral strengths and weaknesses of market economies. There are judicial, ethical and organisational instruments that can contribute to the functioning of business organisations in a better way. During the course the students go for an excursion to the Amsterdam Exchange and get to know the work of market authorities. At the end of the course some time is devoted to strategies to foster integrity and counter-measures against corruption, integrity programs, moral codes and other measures inside organisations. Some time will be given to analyse two business cases. Applicant profile Students of social sciences, law, and economics in their final year of university and young business economists and others who recently finished their studies. Please note that participation in this course on a scholarship is limited. Capacity 18 students Language - English Fee - Euro 435 including course materials and lunches. Scholarships A limited number of scholarships is available for graduate students and for young professionals. This includes the course fee, accommodation in a student house and lunch. Although there will be some communal dinners, students are in principle expected to take care of their own breakfast and dinner. Please note that a scholarship does not cover travel expenses. To take part in the selection procedure for a scholarship, please submit a letter of motivation, a letter of recommendation, curriculum vitae, and a completed and signed application form. Application & Registration Attached herewith you find the application form. Please return the completed application form as soon as possible and not later than 15 May 2002 to The Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University, P.O. Box 53066, 1007 RB Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Fax: + 31.20.6249368. Alternatively, the application form can be downloaded from www.amsu.edu Selected students will be expected to register on Sunday 30 June in Maastricht. The time and location will be stated on your confirmation letter. On Friday there will be a graduation ceremony and in the evening a complementary farewell dinner. Information For more information you can contact the course co-ordinator Esther Palsgraaf at the address overleaf, or send an email to: esther@amsu.edu A P P L I C A T I O N F O R M ECO 1 I wish to apply for the course: family name first name Ms/Mr address state/country phone country code regional code number fax country code regional code number title/profession e-mail nationality date of birth I declare I will be medically insured during the period that I attend the Summer University. signature date I am applying for a scholarship. Yes/ no I have attended an AMSU course on a scholarship before: Yes/ no Payment by bank The course fee of EURO 435 will be remitted to: account number 6093074, Postbank Amsterdam, The Netherlands swift code: INGBNL2A, or IBAN.NL76 PSTB 0006 0930 74 on behalf of AMSU, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Payment by credit card O American Express O Euro-Master Card O Visa Card number expiry date / card holder name card holder address state/country card holder signature date Terms and conditions regarding application All participants in the courses are bound by the Board's Standard Conditions, which will be sent with the confirmation of your application. Cancellation of participation in a course can only be made in writing. If cancellation is made no later than fourteen days before the course starts, 15% administrative expenses will be deducted. Cancellation made later than fourteen days before the beginning of the course does not entitle the participant to any refund.
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