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Global Business Courses 2009-10
BMGT 488 Short-Term Courses Abroad
The Smith School offers a number of undergraduate short-term courses abroad
each year. These 3-credit electives allow you to explore business in another
country for 10-14 days with a small group of 20-30 business students.
Prior to departure, students will spend 3 hours of course time focused on
cross-cultural communication, preparing for travel, and an introduction to the
course topic and country. While abroad, the itinerary frequently incorporates
two or more company visits per workday, as well as various cultural activities
that facilitate understanding. Most courses have a detailed topic, but all
courses examine the macro picture and give insight into how to do business in
the country or region.
Tuition and Fees
All tuition and fees for each course are bundled into one program fee. While
the fee varies depending on individual program components and the destination,
courses generally range from $1000 - $3000. This program fee includes:
- 3 credits of tuition for BMGT 488
- Mandatory Study Abroad Fee ($250)
- Lodging in a 3 or 4 star hotel for the duration of the course
(students will be assigned to double rooms)
- Local transportation to company visits and cultural activities
- Cultural and business excursions as outlined in the syllabus
- Breakfast each day plus 3 group meals (lunch or dinner)
The program fee does NOT cover airfare to the country nor any airfare/train
fares for intra-country travel beyond what is outlined in the course itinerary.
Students are also responsible for paying their own visa and/or entry fee if
applicable.
Students will be billed for BMGT 488 by the Bursar’s office and it will
appear on their monthly billing statement just as any other 3-credit course.
Scholarships
The Provost has generously provided the Smith School with scholarship funds
in order to encourage more students to study abroad. Not only are international
experiences a central part of the University of Maryland strategic plan, but
they are an essential component to a strong business education.
These scholarship funds are available to undergraduate business students
enrolled in a Smith-sponsored short-term study abroad course. Smith students
will only be eligible to receive one scholarship between matriculation and
graduation.
Preference for these awards will be given to:
- students enrolling in a short-term abroad course for the first time
- students unable to participate in a semester exchange or abroad
experience due to academic conflicts
The University of Maryland Study Abroad Office also offers scholarships for
short-term experiences open to all students. For more information,
visit their
website.
Other Notes
- The Office of Global Programs reserves the right to cancel any classes
not meeting enrollment requirements or to destinations that have become too
dangerous for travel. We work closely with the University of Maryland Study
Abroad Office to carefully monitor world events in such cases.
- Please note that students are only allowed to apply 6 credits of BMGT
488 toward graduation. If you have already exceeded that limit, please
contact David Wilmes.
- The course portion abroad is for three credits. Students are
encouraged to travel before or after the course to pursue their own
interests as the classes are intensely scheduled to achieve the three
credits and do not include a lot of free time.
Anticipated Courses 2009-10
Winter: January, 2010 (8-10 days in the first two weeks of January)
Spring Break: March, 2010
Summer 1: May, 2010 (Last week of May to June 1)
If you are interested in applying for one of these courses and/or applying
for a scholarship,
please visit our UNet application.
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