Program Description	Academic Program	Eligibility	Cost	Billing
Financial Aid	Scholarships	Do I need a Visa?	Application	Contact

Program Description

Take part in a once in a lifetime trip to South Korea! For more than fifty years, South Korea’s history has been intertwined with the United States, creating cultural, political, and business ties unique to our two countries. Beyond those ties, however, South Korea has preserved a rich heritage, which students on this tour will experience firsthand. Students will visit internationally renowned companies such as SK Telecom, Hyundai, Kook-Soon-Dang and Posco Steel. Students will take tours of the dynamic and modern capital city, Seoul to examine the past, present,and future. They will also visit Temple Stay and examine the relationship between N. Korea and S. Korea.

Academic Program

This study tour provides students the opportunity to learn Korean culture and business practices while visiting companies in many sectors of the Korean business community. It is intended to broaden a student’s awareness of the international business climate. This course relies on experiential learning, as well as pre-departure course work. Learning pre-departure class sessions at 6:00 pm on May 31st, June 28th and August 2nd.

• Undergraduates register for INB 491: Field Experience Abroad
• Graduate students enroll in MKT 696: Field Experience Abroad

Both are 3-credit hour, Fall term courses; however, the trip to Korea occurs during the summer break.

Eligibility

Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.0; minimum graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0. At the time of application, the applicant must have completed at least two semesters at CSU if a first year student, and at least one semester if a transfer or graduate student. The applicant must also have no financial holds on their Treasury Services account and have no current or previous infractions of the Student Code of Conduct which would prevent successful participation on the study tour.

Cost

The program cost is $2400. The cost includes:

• Roundtrip Airfare
• Lodging
• Excursions and Company Visits
• In-Country Transportation
• An International Student Identity Card

The cost does not include tuition for the required course. To view the current tuition rates, go to www.csuohio.edu/tuition. The cost may change due to increases in airfare and/or the exchange rate. Students should budget an additional $500 for meals not included in the program cost. Students are also responsible for passport or visa fees, health insurance, and personal souvenir purchases and sightseeing. -->

Billing

The $2400 cost is broken down into 3 payments:

• $200 payment is due April 12, 2013 or at the time of application.
• $1,500 is due April 19, 2013.
• The remainder of the cost is due a month later.

You make payments toward these charges just like you would for tuition, electronically through Campusnet or by cash/check through the Cashier’s desk in Main Classroom or by mail. If your program fees are not paid by payment deadlines, you may be removed from the program.

Financial Aid

Students may use fall financial aid to pay for the program fee.

In order to apply fall financial aid toward these fees, the student must provide the Education Abroad office with a copy of their financial aid award letter reflecting that the student has enough fall aid to cover both their tuition costs of all courses taken in the fall term and the program fee. The student must also provide the Education Abroad office with their fall course schedule. All of these documents must be submitted to the Education Abroad office by the payment deadline.

Scholarships

Two scholarships are available to students on short term programs. Eligible students can apply for the CISP Education Abroad Scholarship and the ODAMA Education Abroad Scholarship (click on the links to go to the eligibility requirements for each scholarship as well as the application form).

Do I need a Visa?

If you are not a United States citizen (even if you are a Permanent Resident), you may need a visa to enter South Korea. Go to the South Korean Consulate website to find out if you need a short term tourist visa to enter South Korea. If you have any questions regarding visas, contact the Education Abroad Office.

Application

The program application and deposit slip is due no later than April 12, 2013 to confirm your participation. To make the program deposit of $200, take the Deposit Slip and your payment to the Cashier’s Desk in the First Floor of the Main Classroom. You will receive a receipt that you must turn in with your application.

Download the brochure and the application.

Contact

Dr. Ji Eun Park
Professor of the Department of Marketing
j.park16@csuohio.edu
216-687-4787 or 4771
BU 448

Julie Good
Manager of Education Abroad
j.a.good88@csuohio.edu
216-687-3910
Main Classroom Suite 106