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Study Abroad


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Mailing Address
Sam Houston State University
Office of International Programs
SHSU Box 2150
Huntsville, TX 77341-2150

Physical Address
1908 Avenue J, Farrington Bldg.
Suite 116
Huntsville, TX 77340

Jesse Starkey
Study Abroad Coordinator
Email: jcs052@shsu.edu
Phone: (936) 294-3276

Business in the Middle East: Dubai

 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This course is designed to give you a first-hand experience of the economic, cultural and marketing environment of the United Arab Emirates, a part of the Gulf Cooperative Council.

 

Students will receive exposure to this important region of the global economy through lectures, site visits to both traditional and modern business sites, and visits showcasing the complex culture of the Middle-East. Based in Dubai, the course will also cover the neighboring Emirates.

 
PROGRAM DATES

December 12-22, 2014*

Winter break program

 
COURSES OFFERED

MKTG 4380: Business in the Middle East*

* May be taken in lieu of MKTG/MGMT 4340 or as a Business elective. May also be taken for Graduate credit.

 
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
Student must have completed MKTG 3310 (Principles of Marketing); Junior standing.
 
HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS
Arrangements will be made with the inputs and assistance of local contracts at the American University in Emirates and the American University of Sharjah.
 
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Students will travel together on a group flight.
 
PROGRAM COST
$3200

Includes: Airfare, lodging, meals, local transportation, site visit fees

 

Not Included: Tuition, spending money, health insurance

 
FACULTY LEADER CONTACT INFO
Dr. Irfan Ahmed
936-294-1276
irfanahmed@shsu.edu
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE

TBD

 
APPLY HERE!
Submit completed application to faculty leader via email or in person.