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

Program Description

A program of the Nance College of Business, this study abroad experience provides students with hands-on research skills, travel, and contact with many sectors of the British business community.

During the spring semester, teams of students prepare research proposals at CSU. Students then spend 9 days in England during the spring semester/ first summer session break conducting research and interviews with British agencies, organizations, and businesses.

Students and faculty in the School of Business and Management at BUCKS New University will host the CSU group.

Academic Program

Graduate students should register for MKT 640: Field Experience Abroad. Undergraduate students should enroll in MKT 440: Field Experience Abroad. Both classes are 4-credit hour courses offered during the first 6-week summer session.

During the spring semester, students form research teams, design research projects, write research proposals, conduct background research, and identify British organizations and target segments to interview.

While in England, Dr. Whipple, director of the program, conducts orientation sessions with the students and supervises their research. Completed group reports are submitted at the end of the first 6-week summer session.

4- Credits:

• MKT640: Field Experience Abroad
• MKT440: Field Experience Abroad

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 $2000. The cost includes:

• Roundtrip Airfare
• Lodging
• Breakfast
• 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 $2000 cost is broken down into 3 payments:

• $200 payment due with application (see application for instructions on how to make this payment).
• $22 payment for the International Student Identity card. This charge will be posted to your Treasury Services account after your acceptance.
  Payment deadline: February 7, 2011.
• $1778 payment for remainder of cost. This charge will be posted to your Treasury Services account after your acceptance. Payment deadline: February 7, 2011.

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 fee is not paid in full by February 7th, you may be removed from the program.

Financial Aid

Students may use summer financial aid to pay for the $22 ISICard fee and the $1778 program fee.

In order to apply summer 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 summer aid to cover both their tuition costs of all courses taken in the summer term and the $22 ISICard fee and the $1778 program fee. The student must also provide the Education Abroad office with their Spring course schedule. All of these documents must be submitted to the Education Abroad office by the February 7th 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 England. Go to the English Consulate website  to find out if you need a short term tourist visa to enter England. If you have any questions regarding visas, contact the Education Abroad Office.

Application

The program application and deposit slip is due no later than January 31, 2012 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 application, brochure and deposit slip.

Contact

Dr. Thomas Whipple
Chair and Professor of the Department of Marketing
t.whipple@csuohio.edu
216-687-4770

Hannah Sandham
Education Abroad Coordinator
h.sandham@csuohio.edu
216-687-3910
Main Classroom Suite 106