Business Marketing and Logistics at Sea
Summer A 2026

The program participants will travel from April 25 to May 8, 2026 from Port Canaveral, Florida to Southampton, England.

• $2,450 program fee
• $195 Education Abroad fee (non-refundable)
• $616.71 instructional fee per course

All students (international/out-of-state and in-state) pay the same course fees.

Please note that an initial non-refundable registration fee of $500 is due when enrolling. Students who are not preliminarily approved to participate by academic advising will receive a full refund. The registration fee can be paid with any major credit card. We cannot accept checks or money orders. Additionally, the initial registration fee cannot be added to a student's Panthersoft (my.fiu.edu) account. The registration fee will be deducted from the program fee.

13-night Transatlantic cruise aboard the Celebrity Apex from Port Canaveral, Florida to Southampton, England with stops in: Bermuda, Ponta Delgada (Azores) and Lisbon (Portugal).

• Transportation from FIU to Port Canaveral
• Onboard accommodation in double occupancy cabin
• Onboard meals and onboard activities
• Non-alcoholic beverage package
• Wi-Fi package for one device
• Cultural highlights excursion in each port and business presentations by Officers on-board the ship
• Transportation from Southampton Cruise Terminal to London Heathrow Airport on May 8
• Taxes and gratuities
• International health insurance provided through FIU

Students will be responsible for any and all personal and/or additional expenses including (but not exclusive to), travel visas, passport fees, currency exchange fees, internet fees, faxes, phone, lodging incidentals (i.e. room service) or extensions, meals not covered in the program (including meals when off ship), appropriate tips, vaccinations/inoculations, and any other voluntary tours or excursions not covered in the program.

Important: Return airfare from London, England is not included in the program fee. Students are to arrange return transportation at their own expense.

It is recommended for students to speak with their assigned academic advisor to predetermine course approval before enrolling in a study abroad program. This is important to ensure courses meet students’ individual academic needs.

Once we receive your application, the Office of Global Initiatives will request approval from Academic Advising.

1. Students must be FIU degree-seeking students.
2. Non-business FIU students may participate.
3. Students must be in good academic standing and meet a minimum of 2.50 GPA.
4. Students must meet all prerequisites for the selected courses.
5. Students must have a health evaluation by a licensed physician to determine suitability to travel. FIU reserves the right to determine suitability to travel.
6. Students must not have any current student conduct violations.

It is highly recommended that students select/enroll in two courses.

Mandatory (must select one of the following options):

• MAR 4955: Study Abroad in Marketing (3 cr.)
• SCM 4955: Study Abroad in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3 cr.)

Students may choose one additional course:

• MAR 4156: International Marketing (3 cr.)
• MAR 4144: Export Marketing (3 cr.)
• MAR 4203: Marketing Channels (3 cr.)
• MAR 4323: Integrated Marketing Communications (3 cr.)
• SCM 4201: Principles of Logistics (3 cr.)
• SCM 4240: Principles of Transportation (3 cr.)

Program travel will take place during Summer A, and classes will be completed in Summer A 2026.

The Office of Global Initiatives will manage course enrollment for all students in this program, based on the courses approved by Academic Advising.

This program will include cultural activities as well as business visits to multinational corporations and domestic businesses.

A tentative itinerary will be sent to students upon acceptance to the program.

Financial aid may be used for this study abroad program. Students who wish to use financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans, etc.) to help cover the cost of this program must speak with Financial Aid (305) 348-7272 to discuss their individual needs.

While we do our utmost to accommodate students with financial aid, please be aware that it is the student’s responsibility for paying the balance of this program by the due dates. In the event the disbursement date of the financial aid funds occurs after our due date, students will be responsible for paying the balance out of their own pocket by such time.

For any questions regarding academics of this program, please contact the program directors for this program:

Professor Elisabeth Beristain
Marketing & Logistics Department
RB 327
E-mail: beristae@fiu.edu
Phone:  (305) 348-2571

Professor Ron Messia
Marketing & Logistics Department
RB 348A
E-mail: rmesia@fiu.edu
Phone: (305) 348-1663

Students must be mindful of the due dates listed below. Failure to submit the requested documents by the due date may result in removal from the program and forfeiture of all monies paid. Students must adhere to these dates in order to successfully participate in this program.

Refunds for Students Not Approved

Students who are not preliminarily approved to participate by academic advising will receive a full refund.

Non-business majors must submit their advisor's contact information to the Office of Global Initiatives within 1 week of application submission. The Office of Global Initiatives will contact the advisor for approval or next steps. If advisor approval has not been provided within 2 weeks of contacting the advisor, students will automatically be rejected from the program.

Student requested withdrawal/cancellation

Registration fees are nonrefundable.

By requesting enrollment to study abroad, students are fully committing to the program and are liable for the total program costs. After September 26 students are fully committed to the total program cost and therefore cancellations from the program will not be accommodated.

Students enrolled in this program will be required to attend three on-campus meetings prior to the departure of the trip. The meetings will be held by the faculty directors. Faculty director predeparture meetings are typically held on a Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. or weekday evenings. Attendance to the three meetings is mandatory. Students who cannot attend must e-mail the professor and the Office of Global Initiatives in advance and will be required to obtain any missed information. Parents and spouses are always welcome to attend the faculty director meetings, but please know these meetings will mainly discuss the course curriculum.

• FIU's Office of Study Abroad (OSA) offers scholarship opportunities.
• Students can also check the FIU Scholarships page at academicworks.com.

Passport

All students traveling on an FIU sponsored study abroad program must be in possession of a valid passport. Students must have a passport valid for at least six months as of program travel date. Many countries will not allow entry if the passport expires within six months of the date of return. Students should speak with the individual Embassy or Consulate to determine exact requirements for entry. Students are responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of a valid passport and that it meets entry requirements while traveling internationally. Additionally, students should ensure that they have at least three blank visa pages in their passport.

Travel Visas

All students are responsible for verifying if they require a visa for travel. Students are responsible for applying for travel visas and paying all necessary fees. When applying for a visa, please apply for a tourist visa. Upon request, our office will be able to provide the student with any necessary documentation needed when applying, such as a letter of enrollment verification, an official itinerary, or a copy of airfare/hotel reservation.

These documents should be requested one week in advance from our office. These documents can only be processed once the student has provided us with a copy of their valid passport, and a copy of their student visa/green card (if applicable). Students are urged not to wait until the last moment to apply for their visa.