PROGRAM CANCELLED FOR 2012
International Business Field Trip
This field trip, open to all SBUS majors enrolled in INBS 246 during the Spring 2012 semester, offers an opportunity to view international businesses firsthand. It will be based at the Universidad Mayor in Santiago, Chile. Located between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains, Chile’s capital city of Santiago has all the conveniences and infrastructure of a city of 5 million inhabitants. With a prosperous and growing economy, Chile has actively sought to expand its export market centered in copper mining, agriculture, fish and wood products. Chile is also known as the land of poets through the world renowned works of Pablo Neruda.
While in Santiago, participants will participate in site visits to and corporate overviews of Concho y Toro Winery, CODELCO, a mining company, the Chilean Stock Exchange, a fruit packing center, the American Chamber of Commerce and US Embassy, and other business journalism organizations. Participants will also enjoy a Chilean cooking class and walking tours of Isla Negra, Pablo Neruda’s beach house, the Maipu historic site and museum and the Pomaire artisan village.
| Faculty
Nicole Bryan is a professor in the Department of Management, teaching international business, international management and corporate social responsibility. Prof. Bryan brings extensive experience in global business consulting. She is co-founder of a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and research, which she began after serving as senior director of an integrated marketing and communications firm in New York City. Her academic approach is interdisciplinary, spanning international business, global affairs and political philosophy. Participants will also have guest lectures by Universidad Mayor faculty on the economic history of Chile, international marketing and trade logistics and contemporary sociological issues.
Participants will also have guest lectures by Universidad Mayor faculty on the economic history of Chile, international marketing and trade logistics and contemporary sociological issues. |
Academics
The field trip will be an integral part of INBS 246. Students will keep a journal of their field experiences in Chile and provide a presentation to their class upon their return. Their field experience in Chile, journal notes and presentation will count toward the case study/project portion of the course. The case study/project and presentation will be worth approximately 30% of their grade. The instructor of record for your section of INBS 246 will determine the project requirements and the percentage contribution of the project towards the final grade. |
Accommodations and Meals
Participants will stay in double occupancy rooms with a private bath in a centrally located hotel. Breakfasts are included throughout. |
Highlights
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Estimated Program Costs: $2,800. The program cost includes:
- Roundtrip airfare
- Transfers in Chile
- Double occupancy hotel with continental breakfast
- All lectures, workshops, and tours
Participants should expect to pay the $140 Chilean entrance fee upon arrival at the airport
as well as any meals not included in the group program. Program costs are based on 15 participants and current exchange rates and are subject to change. |
Payment Schedule:
The payment schedule for program costs is as follows:
| Administrative fee by Nov 15: |
$100 |
| First Deposit by November 28: |
$800 |
| Second Deposit by December 15: |
$1,000 |
| Final Deposit by January 20: |
$1,000 (to be confirmed) |
Make checks payable to “Montclair State University”
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A limited number of partial scholarships are available for MSU students with a 3.0 G.P.A. Contact the Global Education Center for further information.
Non-MSU Students: Applicants should submit two reference forms and official transcript(s) from the home institution(s) plus a $200 non-MSU administrative fee. Telephone interviews with the faculty will be accepted for out of state students. After completion of the program, non-MSU students will need to request an MSU transcript for submission to the home institution |
Application procedure: All participants are required to submit
1) Pre-enrollment Form confirming an interview with Prof. Bryan
2) Reference form completed by a faculty member other than the faculty leading that program; and
3) $100 administrative fee by November 15th.
The minimum GPA is 2.75 and students must be in good academic standing and not be under disciplinary action. Summer programs are open to non-MSU students and high achieving high school seniors who demonstrate special interest. Non-MSU students, new transfer students and high school seniors will need to submit two references forms, an official transcript from their home institution(s) and an additional $100 administration fee. Telephone interviews with the faculty will be accepted for out of state students. After completion of the program, non-MSU students will need to request an MSU transcript for submission to the home institution.
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