Willamette MBA Study Abroad

Study Abroad Trip: Australia

GSM 726IG ‘Global Management in Australia’ — Fall Semester, 2023

Trip Dates: January 7-13, 2024. We will visit Melbourne and Sydney.

There are two versions of this class. Students choose the version that suits their needs.

4-credit version: Class meets on five Saturdays; students help design and plan the trip

1-credit version: Class meets on two Saturdays, for an orientation and final debriefing

Class Dates:

• Saturday, September 23 (only 4-credit students)
• Saturday, October 14 (only 4-credit students)
• Saturday, November 18 (only 4-credit students)
• Saturday, December 9 (all students)
• Saturday, January 27 (all students)

All classes meet 9:00am to 1:00pm. One or two classes may be shorter, depending on progress on projects and other class activities.

Application Deadline: September 8, 2023

Full Program Fee Deadline: September 15, 2023

Refund Deadline: September 25, 2023 (no refunds after this date)

Itinerary: We will visit 4 to 6 companies and 3 cultural sites

Estimated Cost

Program Fee:

$1,950 for the 4-credit class (assuming a minimum of 15 students)

$2,450 for the 1-credit class (assuming a minimum of 15 students)

Airfare: $1,800 (estimated)

Additional Costs: $400 (estimated; typically meals and shopping)

Single Room: $TBD (optional)

This program is capped at 24 students.

Australia

• Oldest inhabited continent with an extremely diverse natural environment
• Abundant natural resources and well-developed international trade relations support one of the world’s most robust economies
• Ranks amongst the world’s top countries for life quality, economic freedom, and prosperity
• Export-led economy supports some of the world’s most successful companies
• Top trading partners are China, the United States, and Japan

Study Abroad Trip: France

GSM 726IG ‘Global Management in France and the European Union— Spring Semester, 2024

Trip Dates: March 24-30, 2024. We will be based in Paris.

There are two versions of this class. Students choose the version that suits their needs.

4-credit version: Class meets on five Saturdays; students help design and plan the trip

1-credit version: Class meets on two Saturdays, for an orientation and final debriefing

Class Dates:

• Saturday, February 3 (only 4-credit students)
• Saturday, February 17 (only 4-credit students)
• Saturday, March 2 (only 4-credit students)
• Saturday, March 16 (all students)
• Saturday, April 13 (all students)

All classes meet 9:00am to 1:00pm. One or two classes may be shorter, depending on progress on projects and other class activities.

Application Deadline: November 6, 2023

Full Program Fee Deadline: November 13, 2023

Refund Deadline: November 20, 2023 (no refunds after this date)

Itinerary: We will visit 4 to 6 companies and 3 cultural sites

Estimated Cost

Program Fee:

$1,950 for the 4-credit class (assuming a minimum of 15 students)

$2,350 for the 1-credit class (assuming a minimum of 15 students)

Airfare: $1,800 (estimated)

Additional Costs: $400 (estimated; typically meals and shopping)

Single Room: $TBD (optional)

This program is capped at 24 students.

France

• One of the world’s top destinations for commerce and culture
• Paris is the hub for business, culture, and adventure
• The world’s seventh largest economy and a founding member of the European Union
• Central location and leading economy supports some of the world’s most exciting firms
• Top trading partners are Germany, Italy, and the United States

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Course Information

GSM 726IG is a 4-credit or a 1-credit, graded course. Credit for this course will count toward graduation requirements. Students choose the 4-credit version or the 1-credit version, depending on their needs and interests.

• Professors: Gary Knight and Ashley Nixon
• Prerequisites: One semester of Willamette MBA coursework and good academic and conduct standing required.
• Tuition: The Program Fee covers the trip cost only and does not include tuition. There is no tuition charge for the 1-credit class. For the 4-credit class, standard tuition charges will apply.
• Attendance: Course requires attendance and participation in class sessions prior to and following the trip.

Costs

• Program Fee: Includes in-country travel and transportation; double-occupancy hotel rooms (7 nights); breakfasts and one dinner. Program Fee will be direct-billed to your student account upon confirmation of program participation. Students requesting a single-occupancy room will be charged an additional fee. Students are separately responsible for airfare, meals not included in the Program Fee, non-program transportation fees, insurance, etc.
• Refunds: There will be no refunds after the published date due to contracts with our study abroad supplier partners.
• Financial Aid: The Program Fee and airfare may be covered by Financial Aid. Please contact Shanan Woods in the WU Financial Aid Office for more information.

Passport and Visa Information

• A valid passport with an expiration date no sooner than six months after the program dates is required.
• Students considering the Study Abroad are encouraged to apply for or update their passports at the earliest opportunity.
• Students are responsible for checking Visa requirements for the destination countries. We can assist you.

Application Process

• Submit on-line application
• In-Person interview
• Confirm participation
• Student account charged Program Fee
• Auto-enrolled in GSM 726IG

Program is subject to cancellation (with full refund) if the minimum number of participants is not met.

For more information, check the FAQs page, or email Professor Gary Knight (gknight@willamette.edu) or Professor Ashley Nixon (anixon@willamette.edu).