Darla Moore School of Business
Office of International Activities
University of South Carolina
Business Study Abroad
Short-Term Faculty Led Programs
2015 Programs (Spring Break/Maymester/Summer I)
The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity institution.
MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
2015 Study Abroad Programs
Why Study Abroad?
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Why Moore?........................................................................................................................................2
Why Study Abroad?........................................................................................................................3
2015 PROGRAMS
Global Comparative Business Study (Spring Term-Break Program)............................4
Risk Management and Insurance (Spring Term-Break Program)..................................6
Business in Germany ......................................................................................................................8
Business in Central Europe...........................................................................................................10
Business Culture in Greece...........................................................................................................12
Global Market Strategy in Spain.................................................................................................14
Marketing Communications in Italy...........................................................................................16
Business Opportunities in the European Market..................................................................18
Social Enterprise in the Caribbean Basin (Spring Term-Break Program)...................20
Business in Latin America.............................................................................................................22
International Business in Japan...................................................................................................24
Business in New Zealand...............................................................................................................26
Business in Africa.............................................................................................................................28
For your resume:
- Global Perspective
- Diversification
For yourself:
- Academically
- Understand the business content within an international context
- Demonstrate knowledge of global issues, processes, trends and systems
- Active engagement in the learning process
- Culturally
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Actively seek out diverse, challenging experiences
Display an awareness and understanding of perspectives different from your own
Communicate effectively across cultures
Approach life with a high degree of flexibility and independence
Demonstrate the ability to think critically and solve complex problems
Demonstrate ability to cope effectively with ambiguous and unfamiliar situations
Introducing Our 2015 Study Abroad Programs...
GENERAL INFORMATION
Who Qualifies? / Program Costs................................................................................................30
Next Steps...........................................................................................................................................31
You’ve Been Accepted to a Program, Now What?..............................................................32
Important Dates................................................................................................................................33
Testimonials .......................................................................................................................................34
Why Moore?
• #1 International Business Program
• 10-20 day Programs
• Faculty led from the Darla Moore School of Business
• Array of different countries
• 3 USC Credit Hours
• All classes taught in English
• Scholarship Opportunities
...explore the world and learn with MOORE
It isn’t only about how much fun you had!
“The value isn’t that you had the abroad experience itself, it’s what you
learned overseas that allows you to work in a cross-cultural environment.
Students have to learn how to talk about that experience in terms of transferrable skills, how it relates to what an employer wants.“
– Chronicle of Higher Education
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3
EUROPE
Germany (Spring Term/Break)
Global Comparative Business Study
ECON 589 (Spring Term-Break / March 8-14)
munich ~ regensburg ~ nuremberg
GLOBAL COMPARATIVE BUSINESS STUDY:
INDUSTRY CLUSTERS IN THE SOUTHEASTERN U.S. AND SOUTHEASTERN GERMANY
This course provides participants with a unique global and regional perspective on innovation, manufacturing, and supply chain management. The focus is automotive regional clustering and BMW’s global operations. The primary deliverable of this course for each student
will be a comparative study of business in the southeastern U.S. and southern Germany. At
the Darla Moore School of Business, the professors will provide initial in-person and online
lectures related to global business, industry clusters, supplier networks, and related topics.
For the last week of the course, students will fly to Munich, Germany to meet with executives at BMW and supplier facilities in the Bavaria.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
January-March: The class will
meet for 3 hours a week for
eight weeks starting in January
and will end after spring break
in March. During spring break,
the class will travel to Germany
and complete the remainder of
the course visiting major businesses and industries.
Time to Explore.
March 8: Arrive in Munich,
Orientation and Brief City Tour,
Welcome Dinner.
berg for Company Supplier
March 9: Business Meeting with
SC Department of Commerce
and BMW World Headquarters,
Group Dinner and Discussion.
March 13: Travel to Fussen, Visit
March 10: Cultural excursion,
Travel to Regensburg, Free
March 11: Visit and Lecture with
Automotive Suppliers, Tour
of BMW Manufacturing Plant,
Tour of Regensburg.
March 12: Day Trip to Nurem-
FAST FACTS
Germany
Language: GERMAN
Currency: EURO
Capital: BERLIN
bavaria region
Population: 12.4 million
Area: 70.533 sq miles
munich
Population: 1.4 million
Known for: Oktoberfest
Main Industry: Technology
Visits, Explore Neuremberg
Neuschwanstein and Linderhof
Castles, Farewell Dinner at Paulaner Brewery
March 14: Depart for U.S.
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructor:
DOUG WOODWARD
[email protected]
MIKE GALBRETH
[email protected]
Questions: SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
... a German invented gummy
bears
... the longest word published
in the German language has
79 letters
Picture Credits - Left: Wikimedia (by Karsten Dorre); Center: Wikipedia (by Arne Museler); Right: Wikimedia (by Thomas Wolf)
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EUROPE
England
Risk Management and Insurance
FINA 341 (Spring Term-Break / March 8-14)
london ~ oxford
RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE
This is a foundational course that focuses on the economics of risk, decision making under
uncertainty (including behavioral biases), methods for managing risk, markets for transferring risk (e.g., insurance markets and derivative markets), and public policy issues related to
risk. Specific topics include risk measurement, diversification, moral hazard, adverse selection, insurance pricing, the role of capital in ensuring performance, biases affecting decisions, safety regulation, longevity risk, systemic risk, and natural catastrophe risk.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
January-March: The class will
meet for 3 hours a week for
eight weeks starting in January
and will end after spring break
in March. During spring break,
the class will travel to London
and complete the remainder of
the course via visits to some
of the major risk management
and insurance companies in the
world
March 8: Arrive in London from
the US and check into hotel,
Kickoff Meeting, Tour Tower of
London, Welcome Dinner.
March 9: Business meeting
with Willis or CBB LTD, Visit
London Metals Exchange, Tour
Bank of England Museum,
Group Dinner.
March 10: Business visit to
Prudential and XL Insurance,
Group Lunch at Indian Restaurant, British Museum, Theater
Production
March 11: Business Meeting
with AXA and Swiss Re, Borough Market, St. Paul’s Cathedral.
March 12: Travel to Oxford,
Business Meeting at Oxford
Analytica, Lecture on Globalization and Systemic Risk.
FAST FACTS
England
Language: ENGLISH
Currency: STERLING POUND
Capital: LONDON
london
Population: 8.3 million
Known for: Double-deck Buses
Industry: Financial Centre
oxford
Population: 150,000
Known for: Oxford University
Industry: Education/Publishing
March 13: Business visit to
Lloyds of London, Tour of
Westminster Abbey, Visit and
Farewell dinner at Tate Modern.
March 14: Depart for the US.
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructor:
GREG NIEHAUS
[email protected]
... ‘Big Ben’ doesn’t refer to the
famous clock but to the bell
Questions:
SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
inside. The building itself is
called the Elizabeth Tower.
... soccer was invented in the
UK
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EUROPE
Germany
Business in Germany
IBUS 490G (Maymester / May 11-21)
frankfurt ~ stuttgart ~ munich
BUSINESS IN GERMANY
This course focuses on the conduct of business in Germany and provides students with the
context and factual knowledge to understand the institutional and competitive environment
faced by German firms. As one of the driving economic forces in the European Union, students will examine the different types of industry as well as how varying company size can
influence economic stability. The course provides students the opportunity to gain insights
into the interdependence of business and culture and the resultant unique German business
environment.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
May 11: Arrive in Frankfurt,
Germany, Orientation, Walking tour of Frankfurt, Welcome
Dinner.
May 12: Visit and tour of
Goethe University, Visit American Chamber of Commerce,
Tour of Old City, Roman Ruins,
Roemerberg, Town Market,
Cathedral.
May 13: Tour of Frankfurt Stock
Exchange, Travel to Heidelberg,
Walking Tour of city, Travel to
Stuttgart.
May 14: Walking tour of Stuttgart, Tour of Daimler AG.
May 15: Tour Robert Bosch,
Tour Lapp Kabel.
May 16: Wine Museum Tour,
Vineyard Tour.
May 17: Tour Mercedes Museum, Travel by train to Munich.
May 18: Walking tour of Munich, Free time.
May 19: South Carolina Department of Commerce Office in
Europe, Tour BMW AG, Tour
Paulaner Brauerei.
May 20: Siemens AG, Class
wrap-up, Farewell Dinner.
FAST FACTS
Germany
Language: GERMAN
Currency: EURO
Capital: BERLIN
frankfurt
Population: 690,000
Known for: Airport/Skyline
Industry: Financial Centre
stuttgart
Population: 620,000
Known for: Porsche/M. Benz
Industry: Automotive
munich
Population: 1.4 million
Known for: Oktoberfest
Main Industry: Technology
May 21: Depart to the US or
other travels.
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructor:
TIM DOUPNIK
[email protected]
... there are over 300 kinds of
bread in Germany
... the first printed book was in
German
... while it is called Oktoberfest, it actually starts in September
Questions:
SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
Picture Credits - Left: tatilhostur.com; Center: Wikimedia (by Schorle); Right: Wikimedia (by Paul Schnurr)
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EUROPE
Austria . Hungary . Slovakia . Czech Rep
Business in Central Europe
IBUS 443 (Maymester / May 16-26)
vienna ~ budapest ~ bratislava ~ prague
BUSINESS IN CENTRAL EUROPE
This course will be a 10-day program to four Central European cities - Vienna, Budapest,
Bratislava, and Prague. Students will learn about important political, economic, and social
processes taking place in Europe and the diverse cultures in the region. They will develop an
understanding of the implications of the European environment for international business
through lectures, meetings with government officials and business executives, and visits
to companies and international organizations. The program also includes sightseeing tours
and unique cultural events in all cities.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
May 16: Arrive in Vienna, Austria, Orientation Meeting and
City Tour, Welcome Dinner.
May 17: Tour to Belvedere Palace.
May 18: Visit and Tour Schoenbrunn.
May 19: Visit Raiffeisen Bank,
Meeting with OPEC officials,
Opera or Concert.
May 20: Wachau Trip along the
Danube River, Tour of the Melk
monastery, Visit Duernstein,
Tour Nikolaihof and Wine tasting.
May 21: Travel to Budapest,
Hungary; Budapest city tour.
May 22: Visit and Tour of GE
plant, Concert.
May 23: Travel to Bratislava,
Slovakia, Tour of Bratislava;
Travel to Prague, Czech Republic, Brief tour of Prague.
May 24: Full city tour of
Prague, Visit to the Communist
Museum.
May 25: Visit Czech-Invest,
Visit Johnson & Johnson Financial Services, Farewell Dinner.
FAST FACTS
Austria
Language: GERMAN
Currency: EURO
Capital: VIENNA
Hungary
Language: HUNGARIAN
Currency: FORINT
Capital: BUDAPEST
Slovakia
Language: SLOVAK
Currency: EURO
Capital: BRATISLAVA
Czech Republic
Language: CZECH
Currency: KORUNA
Capital: PRAGUE
May 26: Depart to the US or
other travels.
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructor:
DAVID RICKS
[email protected]
... In 1959, a Czech national
named Otto Wichterle invent-
Questions:
SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
ed soft contact lenses
... Ferdinand Porsche, the
founder of ‘Porsche’ company,
was an Austrian
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EUROPE
Greece
Business Cultures in Greece
IBUS 490A (Maymester / May 11-21)
athens ~ mykonos
BUSINESS CULTURES IN GREECE
The study abroad course introduces students to the changing economic and cultural environments in Greece. Students will gain insights on the challenges and opportunities facing
businesses in the region. Special emphasis is given to innovation in overcoming business
challenges. By the end of this course, students will be able to recognize the advantages and
disadvantages to economic growth in Greece and identify future threats and opportunities.
Students will compare and contrast the cultures of the United States, the European Union,
and Greece and articulate how the differences and similarities can be assimilated into the
workplace.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
May 11: Arrive in Athens,
Greece. Orientation walking
tour, Welcome Dinner.
May 16: Ferry to Mykonos. Explore Matoyianni Street.
May 12: Business visit to SC
Chamber of Commerce, Visit
Panathinaiko Stadium, Tour
Royal Palace, Zappion Hal, Roman Temple of Zeus, National
Garden.
May 17: Visit archaeological site
of Delos. Explore Kalo Livadi
Beach,
May 13: Visit Coca-Cola and
U.S. Embassy. Cooking class.
May 19: Visit and tour of Little
Venice. Ferry back to Athens.
May 14: Visit Greece Stock
Market and local bank. Visit
Benaki Museum.
May 20: Business visit. Tour of
the Acropolis and Pantheon.
Farewell dinner.
May 15: Day-trip to Delphi.
Visit Olive oil producers.
May 21: Depart to the US or
other travels.
May 18: Tourism industry and
Greek business visits.
FAST FACTS
Greece
Language: GREEK
Currency: EURO
Capital: ATHENS
athens
Population: 665,000
Known for: Cradle of Civilization
Industry: Manufacturing
mykonos
Population: 10,000
Known for: The Island of Winds
Industry: Tourism
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructors:
TOM HUGHES
[email protected]
... Greece has more archaeological museums than any
other country in the world.
... about 7% of all the marble
produced in the world comes
from Greece.
Questions:
SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
Picture Credits - Left: Wikimedia (by Mstyslav Chernov); Center: Wikimedia (by X-Weinzar)
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EUROPE
Spain
Global Market Strategy in Spain
MKTG 451S (Maymester / May 11-29)
barcelona
GLOBAL MARKET STRATEGY IN SPAIN
This course integrates buyer behavior, the marketing mix, economics, accounting, finance
and the strategic marketing decision-making process under a variety of environmental conditions in a global environment. The focus throughout this course is preparing managers for
the challenges of competing in the global marketplace. The overall objectives of the course
include learning the principles of global marketing, and the development and management
of a global marketing strategy. Students will become familiar with the factors entering into
the development and management of a global marketing strategy by preparing and participating in discussions about specific examples of global marketing with a particular focus on
Spain and the EU.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
May 11: Course Introduction,
Guided Tour of City Center,
Scavenger Hunt.
May 12: Lecture/discussionSpanish culture and business
practices, Culture Simulation.
May 13: Group Assignments,
Lecture/discussion-Spanish
economy & the EU, Walking
lecture in Las Ramblas and
Raval.
May 14: Class Lecture, Guided
tour of Camp Nou, FC Barca
Football Stadium.
May 15: Consumer Insights Lecture/Discussion.
May 18: Project Workshop, Cultural/city branding lecture.
May 19: Global strategy &
brand management lecture/
discussion, Spanish & Catalan
Cooking Class and Food Culture Discussion.
May 20: All day trip to Tarragona.
May 21: Lecture/Discussion- Global Pricing & Channels, Food & Market Culture in
Spain.
FAST FACTS
Spain
Language: SPANISH
Currency: EURO
Capital: MADRID
barcelona
Population: 1.6 million
Known for: Sagrada Familia
Industry: Manufacturing
May 22: IMC lecture/discussion.
May 26: Roca business visit
May 27: Guided tour & lecture
at Codorniu.
May 28: Final Group Project
Presentations, Farewell Dinner.
May 29: Depart for the U.S. or
elsewhere
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructor:
RANDY ROSE
[email protected]
... La Sagrada Familia, a Roman Catholic Church was
Questions:
SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
begun in 1882 and is still under
construction
... Spaniards invented the mop,
the beret, and Chupa Chups
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EUROPE
Italy
Marketing Communications in Italy
MKTG 451I (Maymester / May 12-23)
florence ~ rome ~ sorrento
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS IN ITALY
This course is intended to prepare students for the challenges of competing in the global marketplace with a particular focus on the interdependence of culture, regulation, and
marketing communications in Italy. Students will become familiar with the factors entering
into the development and management of a marketing communications strategy in Italy
by preparing and participating in discussions about specific examples of Italian marketing
communications such as cultural tourism, destination marketing, wine marketing, and the
automotive and fashion industries.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
May 12: Arrive in Florence,
Welcome lecture/orientation,
Walking tour, Welcome dinner.
May 13: Gucci factory tour, Tour
Galleria dell’ Accademia/Uffizi.
May 14: Walking tour of markets, and FUA retail shop tour
and meeting, Tour Basilica di
Santa Croce, Optional Duomo
visit, Optional trip to Pisa.
May 15: Train to Rome, Visit to
Coliseum, Forum and Palatine
Hill.
May 16: Visit St. Peter’s and
Vatican Museum, Campo di
Fiori Market Excursion.
May 17: Tour Forum, Colosseum
and Palatine Hill, Excursion:
Appian Way, visit Ostia Antica.
May 18: Lecture with Rome
tourism officials at ENIT, US
Embassy & US Commercial
Service visit, Luisse University
lecture, Eataly tour and cooking class.
May 19: Sergio Mottura Estates
vineyard tour and wine tasting,
Travel to Sorrento.
May 20: Tour of Sorrento, Meet
with local artisans.
May 21: Tour of Herculaneum
ruins, Tour I Giardini di Cataldo
limoncello factory.
FAST FACTS
Italy
Language: ITALIAN
Currency: EURO
Capital: ROME
florence
Population: 370,000
Known for: Art
Industry: Tourism
rome
Population: 2.8 million
Known for: Cultural Heritage
Industry: Tourism
sorrento
Population: 16,000
Known for: Architecture
Industry: Fishing
May 22: Capri excursion – Explore grottoes, snorkeling and
swimming.
May 23: Depart for US or other
travels.
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructor:
COURTNEY WORSHAM
[email protected]
... pizza was invented in Italy
around 1860
... Italian people are very superstitious, they have 150,000
officially registered magicians,
and over 16 million use their
services
Questions:
SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
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EUROPE
France . Belgium
IBUS 490E (Maymester / May 16-26)
Business Opportunities in the European Market
paris ~ brussels ~ bruges ~ antwerp
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE EUROPEAN MARKET: CRISIS AND EU INTEGRATION
This international study course is intended to offer participants the opportunity to gain
insights into businesses in the Eurozone, especially in relation to the ongoing economic
troubles of the region. Students will visit Paris, France, and three beautiful cities in Belgium
– Bruges, Antwerp, and Brussels (the EU headquarters). During this program students will
visit national and international companies and other institutions doing business, both in
France and Belgium. The aim is to understand how the recent years’ events (financial economic crisis) and the current broader economic and political trends impact these institutions’ operations. Emphasis will be put on understanding the key economic and institutional
differences between operations in the United States and Europe.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
May 16: Arrive in Paris, Walking
tour of Paris, Welcome Dinner.
May 17: Visit Versailles, Lunch
River Cruise, Visit Eiffel tower
and Louvre Museum.
May 18: HEC Lecture/ Presentation, Visit American Chamber
of Commerce.
May 19: OECD or L’Oreal Paris,
Transport to Brussels. Walking
Tour.
May 20: Visit European Commission, AB-InBev.
Cultural Activity.
May 22: Toyota Europe, Transport to Antwerp, Walking Tour.
May 23: Port of Antwerp, Lecture at University of Antwerp,
Tour Antwerp Cathedral.
May 24: Cultural Excursion in
Bruges.
May 25: Westmalle Abbey
Brewery, Diamond Museum,
Rubens House, Farewell Dinner.
FAST FACTS
France
Language: FRENCH
Currency: EURO
Capital: PARIS
Belgium
Language: FRENCH
Currency: EURO
Capital: BRUSSELS
paris
Population: 2.2 million
Known for: Eiffel Tower
Industry: Tourism
brussels
Population: 1.2 million
Known for: Chocolates
Industry: Financial Centre
May 26: Depart from Antwerp
if desired.
May 21: Business visit/lecture,
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructors:
MARC VAN ESSEN
[email protected]
WILLIAM HAUK
[email protected]
Questions: SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
... France is the most visited
country in the world
... Belgium has more comic
book artists per square km
than any other country
... world’s biggest chocolate
selling point is Brussels Airport
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THE AMERICAS
Trinidad and Tobago
Social Enterprise in the Caribbean Basin
IBUS 490C (Spring Term-Break / March 7-14)
port of spain
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN
This course introduces students to the challenges and opportunities of doing business in
Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad has been able to attract significant foreign investment in the
petroleum and financial sectors and has one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean. Nonetheless, almost 20 percent of the population lives below the poverty level. Social
entrepreneurs seek to fill some of the gaps by providing basic goods and services, such as
lighting and community-based tourism projects.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
January-March: The class will
meet for 3 hours a week for
eight weeks starting in January
and will end after spring break
in March. During spring break,
the class will travel to Trinidad
and Tobago and complete the
remainder of the course visiting local businesses and industries.
March 9: Economic Briefing,
Natural Gas Industry, Free
Time.
March 7: Arrive in Port of
Spain, Orientation, City Tour,
Visit to Maracas Beach, Welcome Dinner.
March 12: Social Entrepreneurship Company Visit, Consumer
Goods Industry Visit.
March 8: Full day of exploration down the Islands & Gasparee Caves.
March 10: Oil and Gas Industry
Site Visit, San Fernando Oil
Refinery Visit.
March 11: Microfinance Company Visit, Fondes Amandes
River Hike.
FAST FACTS
Trinidad and Tobago
Language: SPANISH
Currency: DOLLAR
Capital: PORT OF SPAIN
trinidad island
Population: 1.3 million
Larger island (1,833 sq miles)
tobago island
Population: 60,000
Smaller island (116 sq miles)
port of spain
Population: 45,000
Known for: Carnival
Industry: Rum, Tobacco
March 13: Visit Community
Based Tourism Project, Free
Time, Farewell Dinner.
March 14: Depart to the US
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructor:
ROB ROLFE
[email protected]
... most popular sport in Trinidad and Tobago is cricket
Questions:
SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
... Trinidad and Tobago are
known for creating the dances
called limbo and calypso
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THE AMERICAS
Chile . Argentina
santiago ~ buenos aires
Business in Latin America
IBUS 441 (Maymester / May 12-22)
BUSINESS IN LATIN AMERICA
This course is focused on the conduct of business in Latin America and provides you with
context, tools, and factual knowledge useful for understanding the institutional and competitive environment and managerial challenges of firms operating in the region. Students
will experience the culture of Latin America through cultural and city tours, food tasting,
etc. and will meet with business executives, government officials, and industry experts to
gain a better understanding of how this unique region functions within the global economy.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
May 12: Arrive in Santiago,
Chile, Orientation, Scavenger
Hunt.
Aires, Buenos Aires Scavenger
Hunt.
May 18: Economic Briefing,
May 13: Visit and Tour of Universidad de Chile, Agriculture
Visit.
May 14: Visit and Tour Manufacturing Plant, Visit Wine
Company.
May 15: Tour of Valparaiso
Neighborhoods, Site Visit.
Visit Financial Company, Visit
Argentine Multinational Company.
May 19: IT in Argentina, Dairy
Product Manufacturing in Argentina.
May 20: Consumer Products in
Argentina, Oil & Gas in Argen-
May 16: Day Trip to Andes
Mountains.
FAST FACTS
Chile
Language: SPANISH
Currency: PESO
Capital: SANTIAGO
Argentina
Language: SPANISH
Currency: PESO
Capital: BUENOS AIRES
santiago
Population: 6.1 million
Known for: Andes Mountains
Industry: Industrial Centre
buenos aires
Population: 12.6 million
Known for: Nightlife/Tango
Industry: Financial Centre
tina, Free Time.
May 21: Depart to the US or
May 17: Group Flight to Buenos
other travels.
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructor:
FRANK RYDZEWSKI
[email protected]
... Cuban revolutionary and
counter-culture idol Che
Questions:
SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
Guevara was actually Argentinian
... The number one world exporter for salmon is Chile
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ASIA
Japan
International Business in Japan
IBUS 490J (Maymester / May 12-21)
tokyo ~ kyoto ~ nagoya
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN JAPAN
The major objective of this study course is to offer students the opportunity to gain insights
into the intersection of Japanese culture, government, and business. Students will be able
to identify, differentiate and appreciate distinct business practices in Japan. They will also
be able to recognize the different business practices and customs between Japan and the
U.S. This will be accomplished through lectures, studying literature on Japanese culture and
business in advance as well as onsite experience in the major cities of Japan.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
May 12: Arrive in Tokyo, Welcome dinner.
Sightseeing, Check into Ryokan.
May 13: Orientation, Sightseeing of Tokyo, and Lunch at
Chinzanso.
May 17: Cultural Visit, Group
dinner at Ryokan.
May 14: Visit JETRO, Lunch at
Tsukiji, Visit Edo Museum.
May 15: Visit/Lecture with Keio
University, Visit Nikko Chemicals Co., Visit Mitsui Memorial
Museum, Mitsukoshi Department Store, and Alumni Reception.
May 16: Transfer to Kyoto,
May 18: Transfer to Nagoya,
Sightseeing, Group dinner.
May 19: Visit Toyota Techno
Museum, Visit to Seto.
May 20: Visit Toyota Plant/ Museum, Visit to Okazaki, Farewell
dinner.
FAST FACTS
Japan
Language: JAPANESE
Currency: YEN
Capital: TOKYO
tokyo
Population: 35 million
Known for: “Eastern Capital”
Industry: Financial Centre
kyoto
Population: 1.5 million
Known for: Temples
Industry: Technology
nagoya
Population: 2.3 million
Known for: Nagoya Castle
Industry: Automotive
May 21: Depart to the US or
other travels.
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructor:
YOSHI SAKAKIBARA
[email protected]
... Japan suffers 1,500 earthquakes every year
Questions:
SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
... in Japan there are more pets
than children
... Japan has 5.52 million vending machines
Picture Credits - Left: Sara Easler; Center: Wikimedia (by J. Drevet); Right: Flickr (by Gavin Anderson)
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OCEANIA
New Zealand
Business in New Zealand
IBUS 490N (Maymester / May 12-22)
auckland ~ wellington ~ taupo
BUSINESS IN NEW ZEALAND
This study course is intended to offer the participant the opportunity to gain insights into
the interdependence of economy and culture and the resultant unique business environment in New Zealand. Special emphasis will be given to economic issues such as economic
growth, exchange rate determination, investment flows in and out of New Zealand, productivity, and government policy. As a small open economy, New Zealand provides a natural
laboratory for understanding the effects of changing economic factors and government
policy on business and economic outcomes.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
May 12: Arrive in Auckland,
New Zealand, Program Orientation, tour of Auckland, Welcome Dinner.
May 13: Visit University of
Auckland, Visit The Hub.
May 14: Walking tour of Rangitoto Island.
May 15: Visit Wiatomo Caves,
Bush Hike.
May 16: Visit Tongariro National
Park.
May 17: Visit Pukaha Mount
Bruce Wilderness Center,
Transfer to Wellington, Visit
Positively Wellington.
May 18: Visit Senate Communications, Visit Icebreaker, Visit
Te Papa National Museum.
May 19: Drive to Taupo, Visit
Huka Falls, Taupo Adventure
Tourism.
May 20: Visit APR Consultants,
Whakarewarewa, Te Puia, Polyneisan Spa.
May 21: Kaituna River White
Water Rafting and Bushwalk,
Drive to Auckland.
FAST FACTS
New Zealand
Language: ENGLISH
Currency: DOLLAR
Capital: WELLINGTON
auckland
Population: 1.4 million
Known for: Harbour
Industry: Financial Centre
wellington
Population: 400,000
Known for: Scenic Views/Wind
Industry: Film and Arts
taupo
Population: 35,000
Known for: Lake Taupo
Industry: Tourism
May 22: Depart to the US or
other travels.
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructor:
MELAYNE McINNIS
[email protected]
... in New Zealand they drive
on the left-hand side of the
Questions:
SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
road
... Bunjee jumping and plastic surgery originated in New
Zealand
Picture Credits - Left: adamandanna.com; Center: Wikimedia (by Ronnie Macdonald); Right: Wikimedia (by Jorge Royan)
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AFRICA
South Africa . Botswana . Swaziland
Business in Africa
IBUS 444 (Summer I / June 2-13)
johannesburg ~ gaborone ~ mbabane
BUSINESS IN AFRICA
Africa is rapidly becoming the new investment frontier with some of the fastest growing economies of the world located in Sub-Saharan Africa. Many African countries have
changed significantly in the past several years by holding elections and making regulations
more business friendly. While most Western investors still are not aware of the continent’s
potential, many Asian investors, particularly from China and India, realize that much of Africa is “Open for Business” and have made significant investments in the region. This course
introduces participants to the new investment opportunities in Africa. At the same time,
as many countries face significant challenges, potential pitfalls facing investors will also be
discussed.
ITINERARY AND ACTIVITIES*
June 2: Arrive in South Africa,
Welcome Orientation.
June 3: Visit Coca-Cola, Visit
Anglo Gold Ashanti, Welcome
Dinner.
June 4: Underground tour of
Cullinen Diamond Mine, Tour of
Pretoria.
June 5: Drive to Madikwe
Game Reserve, Game Drives.
June 6: Madikwe Game Reserve, Transport to Ipodimo
Safari Lodge.
June 7: Drive to Gaborone,
Tour of city.
June 8: Visit Southern African
Development Community, Visit
Debswana.
June 9: Drive to Nelspruit,
Mpumalanga.
June 10: Visit Chimp Eden,
Drive to Swaziland.
June 11: Visit to Gone Rural.
FAST FACTS
South Africa
Language: ENGLISH
Currency: RAND
Capital: PRETORIA
Botswana
Language: ENGLISH
Currency: PULA
Capital: GABORONE
Swaziland
Language: ENGLISH
Currency: LILANGENI
Capital: MBABANE
June 12: Visit Ngwenya Glass
Factory, Drive to Johannesburg, Farewell Dinner.
June 13: Informal enterprises in
Alexandra and Soweto, Depart
for U.S. or other destination.
*subject to change
Did you know?
Instructor:
ROB ROLFE
[email protected]
... at Kruger Park you can find
the “Big 5” (elephant, rhino,
Questions:
SARA EASLER
[email protected]
(803) 777-4400
leopard, lion, and buffalo)
... world’s richest diamond
mine is located in southern
Botswana
Picture Credits - Left: wallpapermine.com; Center: Cristobal Barra; Right: Wikimedia (by Steven G. Johnson)
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MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
2015 Study Abroad Programs
Next Steps
Who Qualifies?
Secure Your Space
All students must have:
All programs will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis and maximum
• At least a 3.0 GPA
enrollment is 20 for each course. Many of our programs fill quickly, so make
• At least 30 credit hours prior to departure
sure you are securing your space early!
• Met any course pre-requisites
• A clean academic/judicial record with the University
Program Cost
Each program has three main expenses*:
1. In-State Tuition on 3 Credit Hours for May and Summer programs – All
programs earn academic credit, and so students can use this experience not
only to gain a better understanding of business in the region, but can earn
credit toward graduation! Tuition in May/Summer programs is in-state regardless of residency status, and students can often use their existing scholarships/aid toward summer tuition support.
Tuition for Spring Term-Break programs – Tuition on March programs will
be included in the Spring semester tuition bill. Residency rate is unchanged
in the Spring Term.
2. International Airfare To and From the Program – Students will be provided with clear guidelines on how to purchase their flights in terms of arrival/
departure. However, students are welcome to travel before and after the
program, use the air carrier of their choice, and take the schedule that they
prefer -as long as students remain with the group for the entire course.
You will need to turn in three items to secure your enrollment:
STEP
A Study Abroad Approval Form – bring this form to your academic
advisor. They will review your record to ensure you are eligible for your
selected program, and they will discuss use of credits. If you qualify,
they will sign off on your participation!
STEP
The Deposit/Withdrawal Form – this form is program-specific
and breaks down the costs, payment deadlines, and withdrawal
policies.
1
2
STEP
3
The Program Deposit – this $350 deposit is non-refundable, but
is the first payment on your program!
*The official deadline to sign up for a spring term/break program is November 1st (or November 15th), and for any summer program is March 1st (or April 1st with a late fee), but once the
programs have met their enrollment maximums, no additional students will be admitted.
3. The Program Fee – This fee varies by program, but covers all of the hotel
accommodations, in-country transportation, tours/guides/fees/admissions,
and most meals. Basically if you see a group activity or meal in the itinerary,
it’s included in the cost of the program!
*Total expense is broken down on the deposit/withdrawal form. Please be sure you review it
carefully and ask any questions before signing and submitting this form.
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MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
2015 Study Abroad Programs
Important Dates
You’ve Been Accepted
to a Program
- Now What?
Do you have a valid passport?
2015 MARCH/SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS
• September 1st – The Study Abroad Application will open on the Symplicity website
for March/Spring Break programs. Part 1 of this application must be completed by
November 1st. The university will assess a $150 application fee for all students.
Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your return
• Month of October – Course registration opens for Spring Break/March courses.
date. Once you have your passport, send a scan/photo to the Office of
• November 1st – Deadline to secure your space!
International Activities.
• December 1st – Part II of the Study Abroad Application is due.
• Month of December – Course tuition is due for Spring courses via My Carolina.
Do you need a visa or any immunization for your program?
Begin researching what you need and gathering any required
documentation. The Office of International Activities will help you with
any entry requirements.
Useful websites:
• State Department (http://www.state.gov/travel/)
• Center for Disease Control - CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/)
• December 15th – First payment on the program fee is due.
• Month of January – Instructions on purchasing flights, obtaining any needed visas
and immunizations, and other instructions/guidelines will be distributed by the Office
of International Activities. Spring term course meetings for the programs begin.
• January 15th – Second Payment on the program fee is due.
• Mid-February – Mandatory Pre-Departure Workshop.
• March 7th – Program Departures! Let the experience begin!
• Lonely Planet (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/)
• Trip Advisor (http://www.tripadvisor.com/)
Join your program’s Facebook Group.
Each study tour has a secure group to share documents, photos, events,
and program information. The Office of International Activities will send
you a link to find and join your group.
2015 MAYMESTER AND SUMMER I PROGRAMS
• January 1st – The Study Abroad Application will open on the Symplicity website for
summer programs. Part 1 of this application must be completed by March 1st. The
university will assess a $150 application fee for all students.
• March 1st – Second payment on the program fee is due.
• Month of March – Instructions on purchasing flights, obtaining any needed visas and
immunizations, and other instructions/guidelines will be distributed by the Office of
International Activities.
• April 1st – Final payment on the program fee is due.
Start researching the countries you’ll visit.
Get excited about studying abroad! Students should research their host
country and talk to students who have already studied abroad. The more
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• April 11th – Mandatory Pre-Departure Workshop.
• Mid-April – Course registration opens for the courses.
students know before they go, the more they are prepared to learn while
• May 10th – Course tuition is due for May and Summer courses via MyCarolina, before
program departure.
abroad.
• May and June – Program departures! Let the experience begin!
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MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
2015 Study Abroad Programs
Student Experiences
“Studying abroad is the
best decision I’ve made
during my years at USC
because you leave the way
you are and come back a
totally different person,
inside and out. Living in
a different country with
a different language and
traveling to many other
places taught me to be patient, courageous and most
definitely spontaneous.”
Muzna R
aiisi, 201
3
Kir
stin
Jur
g
ens
en,
20
12
“The business in Africa course provided me with an opportunity to learn
about international business strategies (like coca cola and how they market
differently in different African countries) and visit with NGO’s throughout
Tanzania. I learned about new cultures and people and was welcomed with
open arms into the communities we visited. The Faculty’s unlimited knowledge
about Africa makes the trip unlike any other.”
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Mich
ael P
rows
e, 20
14
“The trip was undoubtedly one of the highlights
of my college career and an extremely enriching
and rewarding experience.”
“Participating in the Business in
Turkey program was, in short,
an eye-opening experience. We
visited the country’s economic,
cultural and historic heart, Istanbul, and Turkey’s most visually striking region, Cappadocia.
I gained a whole new appreciation for Eastern Europe and the
Middle East. Studying in Turkey
was not only educationally impactful, it also made me a better and more informed world
citizen.”
2013
Kelsie Stanley,
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Darla Moore School of Business
Office of International Activities
University of South Carolina
1014 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29208
+1 (803) 777-3176
moore.sc.edu
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