Study AbroadBarcelona, Madrid and Marrakech During Winter Break

This program will travel from December 11 to 21, 2015. The first stop on the itinerary is Marrakech, Morocco, followed by Madrid and ending in Barcelona, Spain.

Access to the courses offered in conjunction with this program of travels will be online through Blackboard.

The cost of this trip is $3,560 program fee + $610.77 instructional fee (per class) + $175 Study Abroad Fee (includes international medical insurance). All students pay the same courses fees. Please note that an initial registration fee of $1,000.00 is due when enrolling

The registration fee can be paid with any major credit card. We cannot accept checks or money orders. Additionally, we cannot add the initial registration fee to a student's Panthersoft account. The registration fee will be deducted from the program fee.

The program fee includes round-trip international airfare, hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy) with daily breakfast, in-country transportation, and entry to cultural and business visits (as indicated on the itinerary).

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, appropriate tips, vaccinations/inoculations, and any other voluntary tours or excursions not covered in the program. Gratuities are not included and will be collected at the start of the program. Information about gratuities will be provided during one of the on-campus meetings.

To participate in this study abroad program, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Business students must already be admitted to the College of Business.
2. Must be a junior or a senior to participate. The courses offered are 4000 level courses and carry prerequisites that must be met.
3. Non-business students may participate as long as they are a junior or senior enrolled at FIU with a minor in Marketing. Speak with your academic advisor to see if the classes offered will count as upper level electives.
4. Professional BBA Students should consult with the Professional BBA office before applying.
5. Students from other colleges may be admitted into the program and will be considered on a case by case basis.

All students are required to take the mandatory course MAR 4933(*) and may select one additional course (for a maximum of 6 credits). If a student has already taken MAR4933, they may take MAR 4907 in lieu of MAR 4933 and can select one additional course. Students should check the prerequisites for the courses they wish to take before applying,. Our office will obtain approval from COB Academy Advising for the classes selected and will automatically register the student once approved.

• MAR 4933 - Special Topics in Marketing ( Mandatory) (3 credits)
• MAR 4907 - Independent Study in Marketing (in lieu of MAR 4933) ( 3 Credits)
• MAR 4156 - International Marketing ( 3 Credits)*
  
• MAR 4231 - Retail Marketing ( 3 credits) **
• MAR 4232 - Current Issues in Retail Marketing ( 3 Credits)**

*  Counts toward Certificate in Import-Export and Supply Chain Management.

** Counts toward Certificate in Retail Marketing and Management 

Financial Aid is available 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 students 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.

Students enrolled in this program will be required to attend two on campus meetings prior to the departure of the trip. Attendance is mandatory. Lunch will be provided to the students. Students who cannot attend must e-mail the professor and Collegue of Business Study Abroad Office. in advance and will be required to obtain any missed information. Parents and spouses are always welcome to attend these meetings, but please know these meetings will mainly discuss the course curriculum.

1. November 7th , 2015
2. November 21th , 2015

To enroll into this study abroad program, please complete the online application by clicking the "Enroll Now" button below. You will be required to make an initial registration fee of $1,000.00 with any major credit card. The remaining balance will be added to your Panthersoft account once you have been enrolled in the classes.

In addition to the online application, students must submit the following documents to our office by the due date listed above:

1. Clear copy of valid passport
2. Clear copy of Visa/U.S. Residency card (if applicable)
3. The Medical Information Form (A copy will be e-mailed to you after enrolling)

The application is not considered complete until these documents have been received. We cannot receive fax copies of these documents.

The application process will close once the program has been filled.