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Summer Program 2005
International
Business in London, England
Between June 18 and July 16, 2005, students can earn 9 hours of
college credit in International Business by participating in this
exciting four-week foreign study program in London under the
direction of Professor Ed Moura of the Department of Business at
Virginia Intermont College. Courses will be taught by Professor
Moura and British professors having both academic and international
business experience. In addition to course work, a wide range of
field trips, tours and presentations at British multinational
corporations, banks, trade associations, and government agencies
involved with foreign trade development will be included as an
International Business field component of this program. The courses
being offered are:
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Business 328 – International
Management
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Business 330 – International
Marketing
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Humanities 100 – Culture and
Language for Business Professionals (UK emphasis)
These courses are listed in the Virginia Intermont College
catalogue. Grades and credit will be transferred to the
participating students’ college of origin.
The program will be offered at Regent’s College, Regent’s Park,
London. Students will live in the college’s dormitory with other
international students from Europe, Latin America, and Asia, as well
as other American students. Meals in the college dining hall are
included in the fee, as are a full range of student services and
medical services. A complete staff of professionals trained in
working with international students is available to attend to any
student need.
The total cost of the program is $4,726 for VI students and
$4,976.00 for non-VI students. Specific cost breakdowns are:
- Tuition for 9
credit hours (3 courses) for VI students is $1,200.00, and
$1,450.00 for non-VI students
- Approximate cost
of books is $300.00
- The cost of the
trip is $3,226.00, which includes:
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Round trip air departing from
the U.S. Students will need to make arrangements to meet at the
airport 4 hours prior to departure.
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Transfers from Gatwick or
Heathrow to and from the College
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London TravelCard for unlimited
bus and tube travel in Greater London for four weeks
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Course-related Business Tours
and Presentations
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Room and two meals per day at
Regent’s College
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Availability of all student
support services at Regent’s College
Participating students must be in good standing at their college of
origin and have a GPA of 2.5 / 4.0 or better.
NOTE: Participating American students must have a valid U.S.
Passport. Foreign students must have a valid passport from their
country of origin and the appropriate U.S. Department of
Naturalization and Immigration approval to participate in this
program.
In addition to the classroom and field study components of this
program, students will have ample time to experience the culture and
history of London and England through daytrips and weekend
excursions. London is one of the most exciting cities of the world,
providing a wide range of opportunities for students to explore art
and history museums, galleries, castles, libraries, world-class
theatre and entertainment. Though the program is academically
structured, there is free-time built in for your students to explore
one of the exciting and cosmopolitan cities in the world. This is
an exceptional opportunity for students to experience the world in a
very manageable foreign country and take their first steps to
becoming a “citizen of the world” with Virginia Intermont College in
London.
For further information or to sign up for this exciting program,
contact:
Professor Ed Moura
Associate Professor of Business Administration &
Director of the International Business Institute
Virginia Intermont College
1013 Moore Street
Bristol, VA 24201
276-466-7169
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