September 7 - 14, 2025
Applications Open January 2025
Join Seattle University Albers School of Business in Bolzano and The Italian Dolomites for 9 days and 8 nights as we explore the region's magnificent beauty while honing our emotional intelligence skills. This particular course offers a unique program comprised of experiential exercises that take leadership development beyond the bounds of the usual classroom setting.
The Global Leadership and Social Dynamics Emotional Intelligence Course is designed to elevate the level of emotional competence among participants and increase their effectiveness in all relationships. This course helps individuals know themselves and their values better, achieve greater clarity of vision, and act in ways that are congruent with their intentions and goals. The impact of the experience and leadership skills gained will remain with you long after leaving the alpine meadows! |
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Schedule for 9 days, 8 nights
Day 1 Check into the hotel in Bolzano at 2 PM. Opening class reception at 3:30 PM. Dinner at 7:30 PM. Day 2 After breakfast check-in, yoga and classroom sessions. Afternoon group activities outside, classroom sessions, yoga. Dinner at 7:45 PM. Day 3 After breakfast check-in, yoga and classroom sessions. Afternoon group activities outside, classroom sessions, yoga. Dinner at 7:45 PM. Day 4 After breakfast check-in, yoga and classroom sessions. Afternoon group activities outside, yoga. Final dinner at 7:45 PM. Day 5 Classroom meeting after breakfast, yoga, group work in the morning followed by an ascent to the Seiser Alm region. Hiking module to the Tierser-Alpl-Hutte (Rifugio Alpe di Tires), breaking for lunch during route. Stay overnight at the Tierser-Alpl-Hutte. Dinner and post-dinner module at the Tierser-Alpl-Hutte. Day 6 Full day in the high country including hiking over to the legendary Schlernhaus for lunch and returning to the Tierser-Alpl Hutte for relaxation, dinner and post-dinner classroom module. Spend our second night up in the Tierser-Alpl-Hutte. Day 7 Return hike to Seiser-Alm and travel back down to Bolzano arriving midlle of afternoon. Classroom session at 5 PM then yoga. Dinner at 7:45. Day 8 After breakfast check-in, yoga and classroom sessions. Afternoon group activities outside, yoga. Final dinner at 8:00 PM. Closing activity Day 9 Check out of hotel. Return to Seattle or to points beyond in Europe (flight timing will likely require spending a night in Europe for return flights to Seattle). Departure transportation is on your own from Bolzano and is not covered in the tour fee. |
2024 Costs and Logistics
Student cost of $2,950 double-occupancy, plus Seattle U tuition for the 3-credit course.
$3,350 for Alumni and Guests double-occupancy, no tuition (Alumni and Guests will not be assessed tuition for the program, 3 credits, $3,033 at 2024-25 tuition costs).
Fee includes ALL lodging, ALL main meals, and ALL transportation during the 8 days as well as course materials and facilitation expenses.
Airfare to/from Europe and transportation to/from Bolzano, Italy is not included.
You will most likely need to budget for a hotel room on the night of the 7th and the night of the 16th, the nights before and after the start and end of class. We recommend you arrive at least a day early to get a start on the time change and in case any unexpected delays happen with your flights. You will need to budget for transportation to/from Bolzano, usually train ticket.
STUDENTS, ALUMNI, GUESTS: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you are a student registering for the MGMT 5940 -- Global Leadership and Social Dynamics in The Dolomites - please make a non-refundable $500 deposit to Student Financial Services after acceptance into the program. Email copies of deposit receipt to [email protected]. The remaining balance of $2,450 plus tuition for 3 credits will be billed through your student account for the summer quarter. If you register for the course after May 15th, the total fee of $2,950, including $500 non-refundable deposit, will show up on your account once you register for MGMT-5940.
If you are a guest, please make your check out to Pause, Inc. and mail your check to Pause, Inc. Schedule of Payments: (1) $500 non-refundable deposit with acceptance to the program (2) Remaining balance of $2,850 by May 5th to Pause, Inc. or pay in-full using one check that includes the deposit.
Full refunds of the $2,450/ $2,850 will be made up 90 days before start date of tour. After this date and 51 days before departure, a percentage of tour fee may be refunded, but is not guaranteed due to deposits already made in Italy. Cancellations made within 50 days of the trip start date will result in no refund.
Guests and Alumni, please mail checks to:
Pause, Inc.
1027 Bellevue Ct. E #600
Seattle, WA 98102
Student cost of $2,950 double-occupancy, plus Seattle U tuition for the 3-credit course.
$3,350 for Alumni and Guests double-occupancy, no tuition (Alumni and Guests will not be assessed tuition for the program, 3 credits, $3,033 at 2024-25 tuition costs).
Fee includes ALL lodging, ALL main meals, and ALL transportation during the 8 days as well as course materials and facilitation expenses.
Airfare to/from Europe and transportation to/from Bolzano, Italy is not included.
You will most likely need to budget for a hotel room on the night of the 7th and the night of the 16th, the nights before and after the start and end of class. We recommend you arrive at least a day early to get a start on the time change and in case any unexpected delays happen with your flights. You will need to budget for transportation to/from Bolzano, usually train ticket.
STUDENTS, ALUMNI, GUESTS: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you are a student registering for the MGMT 5940 -- Global Leadership and Social Dynamics in The Dolomites - please make a non-refundable $500 deposit to Student Financial Services after acceptance into the program. Email copies of deposit receipt to [email protected]. The remaining balance of $2,450 plus tuition for 3 credits will be billed through your student account for the summer quarter. If you register for the course after May 15th, the total fee of $2,950, including $500 non-refundable deposit, will show up on your account once you register for MGMT-5940.
If you are a guest, please make your check out to Pause, Inc. and mail your check to Pause, Inc. Schedule of Payments: (1) $500 non-refundable deposit with acceptance to the program (2) Remaining balance of $2,850 by May 5th to Pause, Inc. or pay in-full using one check that includes the deposit.
Full refunds of the $2,450/ $2,850 will be made up 90 days before start date of tour. After this date and 51 days before departure, a percentage of tour fee may be refunded, but is not guaranteed due to deposits already made in Italy. Cancellations made within 50 days of the trip start date will result in no refund.
Guests and Alumni, please mail checks to:
Pause, Inc.
1027 Bellevue Ct. E #600
Seattle, WA 98102
Pause, Inc. and Hartley McGrath, a Seattle University Adjunct and Affiliate, have been partnering with Albers Business School since 2005 to offer the most memorable and seamless Italian study tours. We offer top logistical support to enable the tour experience to be one of complete immersion for participants where their focus is solely on the magical area they are visiting, the course content, and engaging with local culture.
If you have questions about the Dolomites Study Tour or our Italy Study Tour taking place immediately before the Dolomites, submit your info or contact Hartley McGrath at [email protected].
If you have questions about the Dolomites Study Tour or our Italy Study Tour taking place immediately before the Dolomites, submit your info or contact Hartley McGrath at [email protected].
The Place: Bolzano, Italy
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