Spring 2020 course
International Marketing and Business Research
Travel Component May, 8 -17, 2020
Application deadline Nov 1
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Program Description
Partner program with students from Buckinghamshire New University, who are students in International Business, and CSU business students (MBA and BBA). Students are assigned a professional Cleveland-based client with an interest in marketing research in London. Students develop a research plan during the spring semester and then execute research while in London in May. CSU students have an opportunity to interact with Business students from Bucks (Buckinghamshire New University) during the spring semester via Skype and email and in -person during the 10 days. Students have an opportunity to travel around London and the English countryside.
Academic Program
Through this program, students will learn how to plan and execute marketing research for a business client. Students will form research teams, design research projects, write research proposals, conduct background research and identify British organizations and target segments to interview. The program will also expose students to an unforgettable cultural and business experience by exploring and studying in London. Students will develop teamwork skills by working within their CSU teams and with their partner students at BUCKS New University. Students will have the opportunity to interact via Skype during the spring semester.
While in England, Prof. Ruggeri will conduct orientation sessions with the students and supervise their research. Completed group reports are submitted in June.
Undergraduate students will enroll in MKT 440: Field Experience Abroad (3 credits). Students may also use these credits towards the experiential requirement in the INB major. Graduate students will register for MKT 640: Field Experience Abroad (4 credits). Both classes are scheduled during the spring 2020 semester. The course requires the study abroad program in May, as well as four mandatory class meetings in 2020.
1/24 at 5:30 pm
2/14 at 5:30 pm
4/17 at 5:30 pm
6/5 at 5:30 pm
Eligibility
- Pre-requisite of MKT 301 or equivalent
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5; minimum graduate cumulative GPA of 3.2
- Completed at least two semesters at CSU if a first year student, and at least one semester if a transfer or graduate student
- No financial hold on CSU student financial account
- No current sanctions against the CSU Student Code of Conduct
- Flexible graduation plans
All applicants will be reviewed and approved by the director Prof. Ruggeri and the CISP. Students will be selected based on major and GPA; there is a limit of 16 participants and a minimum of 12. Additionally, no May 2020 graduation dates will be conferred for any accepted student. Students planning to graduate in May must change their graduation application and will have their degree conferred in August 2020 along with the opportunity to "walk" in the December 2020 graduation ceremony. No exceptions.
Cost
The estimated program fee is $2,500*. The cost includes:
- Round Trip Airfare
- Lodging
- English breakfast
- In-Country Transportation including a Tube pass for zones 1-6
The cost does not include CSU tuition for the required 3 credit course (undergrad) or 4 credits for MBA students. For current tuition rates - click here. * If you are an undergraduate student, please note that the tuition band allows enrollment in 12 to 18 credits in Fall and Spring semesters for the same tuition charge.
*The program fee may change due to increases in airfare and/ or the exchange rate. Students must budget an additional $400-$500 for lunch, dinner, souvenirs, and sightseeing. Students are also personally responsible for passport fees, any visa expenses (if applicable), obtaining health insurance with international coverage, and obtaining a medical clearance to travel exam (available at the CSU Health and Wellness Center by appointment at 216-687-3649 in IM 205).
Billing
The $2,500 program fee is broken down into 2 payments:
- $250 application deposit due with application (see application for instructions on how to make this payment). If admitted to the program the application deposit becomes non-refundable.
- $2250 will be due on Jan 6, 2020. If admitted to the program, this fee will be added to individual students' CampusNet accounts and will need to be paid off accordingly.
If program fees are not paid or budget payment plan not enrolled by Jan 6 2020 students may be removed from the program but still maintain responsibility for the fee.
Alternatively, students may enroll in a budget payment plan (BPP) for spring 2019 through their CampusNet account once the fee has been assessed. Enrollment in the BPP before the payment due of Jan 6 signifies a student's commitment to paying for the program fee in a timley manner. Making BBP payments on the program fee after the Jan 6 payment deadline is completely acceptable. Please contact the Office of Treasury Services if you have questions at allin1@csuohio.edu or 216.687.5411.
Financial Aid
Students may use spring financial aid to pay for the program fees and tuition (except for the $250 application deposit which cannot be deferred). Spring financial aid awards may be increased due to the increased cost for the semester. Students can explore this and other options and seek advice on applying for private loans through FASTCHOICE by meeting with an All-in-One Enrollment Services representative in BH 116.
If you have any questions about using financial aid toward the study abroad cost, please contact the CISP who will need to see a print out of your spring 2020 financial aid award indicating enough money to cover all spring tuition plus the program fee for England.
ScholarshipS
The Center for International Services and Programs offers scholarship money to all qualifying scholarship applicants. Please complete the scholarship application by the deadline Nov 30th CISP Education Abroad Scholarship.
Additionally, the department of Marketing and International Business will be offering a scholarship. Please contact Prof. Ruggeri for more information and an application.
Do I need a Visa?
No, you do not need a visa if you a United States citizen. If you are a Permanent Resident or an international student in the US, you may need a visa to enter the United Kingdom. If you have any questions regarding visas, please contact the CISP.
Application
Application Deadline: November 1
As part of the application, students need to be in possession of a valid passport or have their passport application "in-process." The program application must be completed on-line through the link below. A $250 non-refundable deposit may also be made on-line through the second link below; note: deposits are non-refundable. The deposit counts towards the program fee and is only refunded in the event \]a student is not accepted or the program is canceled due to lack of applications. This refund is only available in the form of a credit to the student's CSU financial account.
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Please contact the Center for International Services and Programs if you need the account code to make the deposit payment in person at the Cashier's Office (BH 115).
Note on acceptance and withdrawals
Once emailed as an accepted participant on a CSU faculty-led study abroad program, a student becomes financially and academically responsible to the group and the University. The remaining program fee (minus the application deposit) is assessed to each participant's CSU student account, accessible through CampusNet and becomes irreversible. There are no voluntary withdrawals, as each student is needed to make up a group and cover the program expenses.
Once admitted on a faculty-led program, there will no refund of any of any kind for a withdrawal. Expenses begin being paid out on behalf of the group as soon as a program is considered a "go" and the application decisions are announced. If an applicant is unsure about making a financial and/or academic commitment to a faculty-led program, doubts should be cleared up prior to submitting an application.
Contact
Kim Ruggeri
College Lecturer, Department of Marketing
College Lecturer, Department of Marketing
Manager of Education Abroad
Center for International Services and Programs
j.a.good88@csuohio.edu
216-687-3910
BH 411
Center for International Services and Programs
j.a.good88@csuohio.edu
216-687-3910
BH 411