Study AbroadMarketing Study Abroad: Canada - Summer B (July 23-30, 2016)

This program will travel from July 23 to 30, 2016. Location visited: Montreal.

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

All students are required to take one of the mandatory courses: MAR 4933/MAR 4907 and may select one additional course. If a student has already taken MAR 4933, they may take MAR 4907 in lieu of MAR 4933. 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.

Mandatory Course (select one course)

• MAR 4933 - Special Topics in Marketing (Mandatory) (3 credits)
• MAR 4907 - Independent Study in Marketing (in lieu of MAR 4933) (3 Credits)

Additional Courses offered (may select one)

• MAR 3023 - Introduction to Marketing (3 Credits)*
• MAR 4144 - Export Marketing (3 Credits)*
• MAR 4156 - International Marketing ( 3 Credits)*
• MAR 4231 - Retail Marketing (3 Credits)
• MAR 4232 - Current Issues in Retail Marketing (3 Credits)
• TRA 4203 - Principles of Logistics (3 Credits)*
• TRA 4214 - Logistics Strategy (3 Credits)*
• TRA 4721 - Global Logistics (3 Credits)*

* Optional courses can be applied toward the Export-Import and Supply Chain Management Certificate or Retail Marketing and Management Certificate

For questions regarding your study abroad application, please contact COB Study Abroad at (305) 348-1740 or by e-mail studyabroadbiz@fiu.edu.

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

Professor Elisabeth Beristain
Department of Marketing
E-mail: Elisabeth.Beristain@fiu.edu
Phone: (305) 348-2791

Professor Ron Mesia
Department of Marketing
E-mail: rmesia@fiu.edu
Phone: (305) 348-1663

Professor Tim Birrittella
Department of Marketing
E-mail: Tim.Birrittella@fiu.edu
Phone: (305) 348-2571

Please be mindful of the due dates listed below. Failure to turn in the requested documents by the due date may result in removal from the program and forfeiture of all monies paid. Our office will not make any exceptions to any student. Students must adhere to these dates in order to successfully participate in this program.

Cancellations received by April 15, 2016 will be eligible to receive a refund, less a $100 dollar processing fee. Written notice of cancellation is required. We regret that cancellations received after April 15, 2016 will not be eligible for refunds due to financial commitments to various vendors.

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 StudyAbroadBiz@fiu.edu 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. Meeting 1: TBD
2. Meeting 2: TBD

D. B. Parker Business School Scholarship

This $1,500.00 scholarship will be awarded to one undergraduate business degree seeking student who meets the following requirements:

• Minimum of 24 undergraduate credits completed in the College of Business
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.25
• Must provide two letters of recommendation from College of Business Faculty

To apply, please visit https://fiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/2698

Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2016 

College of Business Study Abroad Need-Based* Scholarship

This $500 scholarship is available up to two students that meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 3.3 GPA
• Admitted to the College of Business
• Enrolled in this study abroad program
• Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance
• Adherence to the rules of the program, timely submission of assignments and conduct both on campus and abroad

To apply for this scholarship, please fill out the Application Form and submit it to College of Business Study Abroad Office along with a 1-page proposal on why you want to study abroad (Deadline: June 3, 2016). Scholarship awards will be announced shortly after the end of the program.

College of Business Study Abroad Need-Based Scholarship 2

This $750 scholarship is available up to two students that meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 3.7 GPA
• Admitted to the College of Business
• Enrolled in this study abroad program
• Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance
• Adherence to the rules of the program, timely submission of assignments and conduct both on campus and abroad

To apply for this scholarship, please fill out the Application Form and submit it to College of Business Study Abroad Office along with a 1-page proposal on why you want to study abroad (Deadline: June 3, 2016). Scholarship awards will be announced shortly after the end of the program.

Panorama Travel Global Leadership Scholarship 

Panorama will award a $300 scholarship for up to 3 students for students who meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Admitted in a Study Abroad Program sponsored by Panorama
• Must present proof of Community Service/Volunteer Work (such as a letter from the organization)

To apply for this scholarship, please fill out the Application Form and submit it to Panorama no later than June 3, 2016.

All students are responsible for verifying if they require a visa for travel or not. Students are responsible for applying for a travel visa and paying all necessary fees. When applying for a visa, please apply for a TOURIST visa. Our office will provide the student with any necessary documentation needed when applying, such as a letter of enrollment verification, an official itinerary, or a copy of their 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.