1. Péter Soltész, Project manager 19-20 September 2008, University Wismar Project meeting 3. Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Introduction of the project - tasks, responsibilities, time schedule -

2. Péter Soltész, Project manager Consortium: Contractor: Budapest Business School (P1) Partners: Universite Paris X Nanterre (P2) University of Essex (P3) Hochschule Wismar (P4) Conf. of the Hungarian Employers and Industrialists (P5) Bundesverband Mittelstandische Wirtschaft (P6) Duration: 24 months (01/10/2007 – 30/09/2009) Total budget: 399 943 EuroEC grant:299 955 Euro Associated project: 51693-IC-1-2003-1-HU-ERASMUS-PROGUC-1 Master commun en PME Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Project outline

3. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Table of modules 1. 6 modules proposed for Nanterre meeting: Stages of modules Module nameCreditsModule HeadWorking language 6 modules proposed for Nanterre meeting Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning and Quantitative Methods of Marketing 6HungarianEnglish International Finance and Treasury and Financing 5 (3 + 2) HungarianEnglish and French General Strategies and Policies, Project Management 4,5 (3 + 1,5) BritishEnglish Management Information Systems and Production and Logistics 3 (1,5 + 1,5) FrenchEnglish Business Law and Economy of Industry 4,5 (1,5 + 3) BritishEnglish Strategies and Organisation5BritishEnglish

4. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Table of modules 2. 6 modules proposed for Essex meeting: Stages of modules Module nameCreditsModule HeadWorking language 6 modules proposed for Essex meeting Audit of Management6HungarianEnglish Financial Policy and Financial Markets 6 German English EU Social Law 5 German English EU Fiscal Policies 5 German English Advanced accounting 5 French English Purchasing strategies and Risk management 5 (2 + 3) French English

5. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Table of modules 3. 5 partially existing modules (former ERASMUS project): Stages of modules Module nameCreditsModule HeadWorking language 5 partially existing modules Management of European SMEs5GermanEnglish Advanced Financial Analysis5HungarianFrench Import and Export Deal5FrenchEnglish Starting a Business5BritishEnglish Human Resource Management in the EU 5GermanFrench

6. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Planned working method 1.Drawing up the requirements of the SME Federations concerning the modules led by the local HE partner 2.Preparation of the Content Paper led by the head of the quadrangle at the project meeting 3.Co-operation between the members of the working groups by e-mail, phone or using of the project’s website (modules’ sites) if it is needed a)Development of the curriculum (in traditional form) in the working language of the quadrangle led by the head of the group b)Preparation of the national specialities by the members of the quadrangle c)Preparation of the comparative items led by the head of the group with the help of English experts d)Recommendations for the e-Learning development by the head of the quadrangle with the help of French experts 4.Cross-checking of the module contents by the heads of the groups 5.Checking and evaluation of the curriculum (draft versions) by the SME Federations’ experts 6.E-learning (b-Learning) development in local languages by the members of the groups

7. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Task and responsibilities The heads of the quadrangles are responsible for: preparation of the curriculum in the working language of the module; preparation of the local specialities for comparison; co-ordination of the preparation of the comparative items; consideration of the SME Federations’ feedbacks; translation of the curriculum into English (if it is not the working language) and into the local language; recommendation to the b-Learning development; b-Learning development in the local language; The members of quadrangles are responsible for: preparation of the local specialities for comparison; participation in the preparation of the comparative items; translation of the curriculum into the local language (except the English partner); adaptation of the teaching material to the local language; b-Learning development in the local language according to the recommendation of the module leader;

8. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Agreed volume of the modules Volume / Length of the curricula (in traditional form) – according to the credit points 6 credit points= 60 - 80 pages long curriculum 5 credit points= 50 - 65 pages long curriculum 3 credit points= 30 - 40 pages long curriculum 2 credit points= 20 - 25 pages long curriculum 1,5 credit points= 15 - 20 pages long curriculum Making the curricula complete with pictures, tables, charts, diagrams, figures, links, etc. according to the recommendations of the heads of the quadrangles

9. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Indications for a harmonised on line presentations of teaching curricula In order to harmonise the partners’ on line curriculum development we propose hereby some advises for editing of the content. We don’t intend to impose a uniform presentation but to ensure some coherence of the proposed on line courses. Diploma Presentation - Title of the diploma: Example: “ Management of European SMEs – Master 2” - Descriptions of the diploma’s objectives Pre-requisites Working methods: give the general elements of the working method identical for all modules Evaluation schemes: give the general methods of the control and the evaluation Structure: give the series of the diploma’s modules

10. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Indications for a harmonised on line presentations of teaching curricula Modules In the on line development of each module we propose to introduce the following elements: Presentation - Title of the module - Name and co-ordinates of the author - Description of the content - Objectives of the module Pre-requisites: define the specific competences indispensable for the access to the module Working method: indicate your advises or recommendations especially applicable to the working method of the module Evaluation: give the control and evaluation methods of the module Structure: give the module’s chapters Recommended bibliography: give the titles, authors and the publishers of the advised literature Interesting web sites: indicate the relevant Internet resources

11. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Indications for a harmonised on line presentations of teaching curricula Chapters Presentation - Description: indicate the major issues to be discussed in the chapter - Objectives: describe the faculties to acquire by the students - Structure: indicate the sub-sections of the chapter Introduction Break down: it is advisable to break down the content of the chapter into as many sub-sections as possible – giving a title to each of them – in order to ensure high visibility of and good accessibility to the elements of the curriculum. Conclusion Exercises: the exercises can be given in the sub-sections of the chapter or at the end of it depending on the pedagogical approach applied. Summary: summarise the essential of the chapter for memorisation

12. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC General Project Management: Time table  Beginning of the eligibility period: 01/10/2007  Interim report: 01/10/2008 (01/10/2007 – 30/09/2008)  End of the eligibility period: 30/09/2009  Final report: 30/09/2009 (+ 2 months)  Project management, Planning and Evaluating, Quality management – continuous

13. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Preparation of the Content Papers: Time table – new modules TasksResponsibleDeadlines 1-6. modules Deadlines 7-12.modules Preparation of the Content Papers Project meeting 1. and 2. with the members of the 6-6 modules Project managers30/11/200731/03/2008 Recommendations for the Content Papers by the SME Federations SME Federations’ experts 31/03/2008 Preparation of the Content Papers in the working language Heads of the quadrangles 31/03/2008 Preparation of the Content Papers in the other 3 languages Members of the quadrangles 31/03/200815/04/2008

14. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Training Material Development – traditional form: Time table – new modules Tasks ResponsibleDeadlines 1-6. modules Deadlines 7-12.modules Training Material Development – traditional form Training Material Development in the working language (draft versions) Heads of the quadrangles 31/05/200831/07/2008 Checking of the draft versions by the SME Federations’ experts SME Federations’ experts 30/06/200831/08/2008 Project meeting 3. – Cross checking of the curricula’s contents by the 12 heads of quadrangles Project managers, Heads of quadrangles 30/06/2008 Training Material Development in the working language (final versions) Heads of the quadrangles 31/07/200830/09/2008

15. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Translation, b-Learning Development, Final Evaluation: Time table – new modules Tasks ResponsibleDeadlines 1-6. modules Deadlines 7-12.modules Translation Translation of the T. M. into English Heads of the quadrangles 31/08/200831/10/2008 Translation of the T. M. into the other 3 languages Members of the quadrangle 30/11/200831/01/2008 b-Learning Development Parallel development in the 4 languages according to the recommendations of the head of the quadrangle Heads and members of the quadrangles 31/05/200931/07/2008 Final evaluation of the modules Project meeting 4. Project managers30/09/2009

16. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Content Papers and Training Material Development (traditional form): Time table – partially existing modules Tasks ResponsibleDeadlines Preparation of the Content Papers Revision of the Content Papers parallel according to the local requirements Head and members of the quadrangle 30/04/2008 Training Material Development – traditional form Project meeting 3. – Cross checking of the curricula’s contents Project managers Heads of the quadrangles 30/06/2008 Revision of the existing training materials in the working language and in the local languages Head and members of the quadrangle 31/08/2008 Preparation of the national specialitiesHead and members of the quadrangle 30/09/2008 Preparation of the comparative item (If it is relevant) Head of the quadrangle31/10/2008

17. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Translation, b-Learning Development, Final Evaluation: Time table – partially existing modules Tasks ResponsibleDeadlines Translation Translation of the comparative items into the other 3 languages Members of the quadrangles 31/12/2008 Translation of the Training Material into German German member of the quadrangle 28/02/2009 b-Learning Development Parallel revision and/or development in the 4 languages on the basis of the existing French curricula Head and members of the quadrangle 31/08/2009 Final evaluation of the modules Project meeting 4. Project managers30/09/2009

18. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Availability: 1.Website of BBS www.bgf.hu www.bgf.hu 2.Click ‘English version’ 3.Click on the name of the project Website of the project 4.To modules’ sites, click on the name of the module Modules’ site(s) Main website of the project

19. Péter Soltész, Project manager Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu 134350-LLP-1-2007-1-HU-ERASMUS-EVC Thank you for your kind attention! Péter SOLTÉSZ László VARGA Project manager Project co-ordinator Budapest Business School 11-13 Buzogány utca, H-1149 Budapest, Hungary 29-31 Markó utca, H-1055 Budapest, Hungary Tel: +36 1 469 6773 Tel: +36 1 301 3436 Fax: +36 1 301 3436 Mobile: +36 30 949 8308 Mobile: +36 30 820 0990 E-mail: soltesz.peter@bgf.hu soltesz.peter@bgf.hu E-mail: varga.laszlo@bgf.hu varga.laszlo@bgf.hu