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The Blended Intensive Program (BIP), or hybrid intensive program, is a new educational initiative under the Erasmus+ program. It is a short-term, hybrid mobility program defined as “a short-term physical stay abroad lasting between a minimum of 5 days and a maximum of 30 days, supplemented by any amount of virtual learning before or after the physical mobility.”
Organization
The School offers several BIPs:
- BIP-Customer Relationship Management - International Experience (ELMSM419, 6 credits) for Master’s students (in Management Sciences or Management Engineering, specializing in Advanced Marketing). This program is organized in collaboration with four universities: LIUC Universita Cattaneo (Italy), Häme University of Applied Sciences (Finland), Saarland University of Applied Sciences (Germany), and the University of Namur.
- BIP-Project European Integration - Learning Theories in Negotiation Role-Play (EPOLB322, 5 credits) for third-year Bachelor’s students in Political Science. This course is organized in collaboration with three universities: Deusto University (Spain), Jagiellonian University (Poland), and the University of Namur.
- New for 2026–2027: BIP-Digital Transformation—International Experience (ELOIM433, 5 credits) for Master’s students (in Management Sciences or Management Engineering). This program is organized by six universities: Linköping University, Umeå University, University of Tartu, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), University of Macedonia, and the University of Namur.
Students participating in a BIP and traveling abroad will receive support through European funding.
Reasons to Leave
The BIP program allows students to:
- Add an international component to your coursework
- Discover other cultures and teaching methods
- Work in teams with international students
- Visit companies and organizations in the host country
Application & Requirements
To participate in a BIP, the student’s academic record, English proficiency, and motivation are taken into account. All practical details and the application process will be provided after the start of the semester.
Testimonials from Students and a Professor
A unique experience on a professional, personal, and cultural level. I learned how to work with international students, communicate in English, appreciate our cultural differences, and step outside my comfort zone. Plus, having this experience in Italy—with the weather, the cuisine, and the local architecture... How lucky we were to have had this experience!
In just a few days, this program offers an experience that is as intense as it is enriching. It allows us to travel, meet incredible people, discover new cultures, and visit companies—all while taking an extremely interesting course. Unforgettable memories guaranteed!
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From my own experience, I found it exceptional. From an educational standpoint, it was very impactful because the students were exposed to several academics discussing the same subject with them but from different, culturally rooted perspectives, methods, and approaches. The students loved it. The human experience was just incredible. The students worked together on projects (we mixed nationalities), practiced listening to other cultures, and learned how to collaborate. Some of them are still in touch today. Personally, I thought it was great to be immersed in a modern, multicultural work environment. It takes time, but it’s worth it. We also visited companies together—some for-profit, others nonprofit. LIUC also organized social activities for us, which helped bring the group closer together. In conclusion: a very positive evaluation!
