Emerging Markets Field Study

Emerging Markets Field Study (EMFS) courses are available for ONLY undergraduate students. An EMFS course provides a global perspective and an opportunity to gain hands-on international experience with multinational and international companies.

Bus Adm 4798 Emerging Markets Field Study - PANAMA

The Undergraduate EMFS course (Bus Adm 4798) gives students the opportunity to learn about businesses in emerging markets, and experience their operations and challenges first-hand. Class attendance is required, as is the field trip, which involves visiting a variety of companies as well as some cultural activities.

Eligibility

The EMFS course is available to students enrolled at The Ohio State University who meet the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate Student (Honors Students will receive preference but is not a requirement)
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or greater
• International Students: Are able to obtain a passport and travel visa (if a visa is required)
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
• BA 555 or BUSMHR 2000 (International Business) (may be taken concurrently)*

*Exceptions for business minors or non-business students can be made by instructor permission (contact gerberding_1@fisher.osu.edu at the International Programs Office for more information)

Course Offering

• Students will be earn 3 semester credits for their participation in the class
• Course will count as credit for one of the following requirements:
  
  • Global Studies (Gen Ed)
  • Study abroad requirement for the International Business Specialization

• Class time will be in Autumn Semester 2013 on Monday's 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Click here to see last year's syllabus

Travel

• Travel to Panama after the end of Autumn Semester
  
• December 12-20, 2013 (tentative - dates may shift by one day)
• Students will visit companies such as the Panama Port Authority, Panama Railroad, COPA airlines, among others (itinerary is subject to change).
• Students will take cultural tours, such as a visit to an Embera Indian Visit, a visit to the Pacific Coast of Panama, and transit down the Panama Canal (itinerary is subject to change)
• Click here to see last year's itinerary/hotel (only for use as an example; itinerary/hotel subject to change) or here to read a blog kept by a student last year
  

Costs

• Costs for travel is approx. $2,300-$2,400 plus airfare (discount if at least 20 students sign-up)
• Costs include double occupancy hotel accommodations, all breakfasts, all cultural tours, ground transportation, select meals, and international health insurance.
• Program fees excludes round-trip airfare, visas, passports, vaccinations, meals not covered in the programs, and incidentals.
• The International Programs Office reserves the right to increase the study abroad program fee if the actual group price exceeds the estimated amount.
• The International Programs Offices offers a $500 fellowship to students interested in becoming Marketing Liaisons on Short Term Study Abroad trips. If you are interested, please click here.

Deadlines & Application

• Deadline: April 15, 2013 (contact gerberding_1@fisher.osu.edu for more information)
• $500 non-refundable deposit is due to complete your application (refundable only if you are not accepted into the program)
• Final payment for program must be made in full before the first day of class (August 21)
• Applications will be evaluated based on academic standing, GPA, statement of intent, and date of application.
• Application is now open: Click here to apply
  

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