Germany & France Study Abroad (Spring Break, 2012)
View our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for additional information.
- Program Description
- Travel Dates and Locations
- Program Costs
- What is Included
- Eligibility
- Courses Offered
- Tentative Itinerary
- Financial Aid
- Program Director Contact
- Program Due Dates
- Refund Policy
- On Campus Meetings
- Scholarships
- Travel Visas
- Application / Enrollment Information
This study abroad program is conducted within the context of management and international business courses offered by the College of Business, and offers the unique opportunity for a limited number of students to gain knowledge about conducting business in another culture/foreign environment, and to obtain specific in-country experiences regarding international business and management opportunities in foreign countries.
The program will travel from March 9 - 18, 2012 (during Spring Break, 2012).
Students will travel to Berlin, Germany and then to Paris, France.
The cost of this trip is $2,900 program fee + $530 instructional fee (per class) + $175 Study Abroad Fee (includes international medical insurance). Please note that an initial registration fee of $1,000.00 is due when enrolling
The registration fee can be paid with any major credit card. We cannot accept checks or money orders. Additionally, we cannot add the initial registration fee to a student's Panthersoft account. The registration fee will be deducted from the program fee.
The program fee includes round-trip international airfare, hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy), ground transportation (as indicated on the itinerary), entry to cultural and business visits, and daily breakfast.
Students will be responsible for any and all personal and/or additional expenses including (but not exclusive to), travel visas, passport fees, currency exchange fees, Internet fees, faxes, phone, lodging incidentals (i.e. room service) or extensions, meals not covered in the program, appropriate tips, vaccinations/inoculations, and any other voluntary tours or excursions not covered in the program. Gratuities are not included and will be collected at the start of the program. Information about gratuities will be provided during one of the on-campus meetings.
To participate in this study abroad program, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Business students must already be admitted to the College of Business.
- Must be a junior or a senior to participate. The courses offered are 4000 level courses and carry prerequisites that must be met.
- Non-business students may participate as long as they are a junior or senior enrolled at FIU. Speak with your academic advisor to see if the classes offered will count as upper level electives.
- Professional BBA Students should consult with the Professional BBA office before applying.
All students are required to take the mandatory MAN 4956 course and may select one additional course (for a maximum of 6 credits). Students should check the prerequisites for the courses they wish to take before applying. Our office will get an advisor approval for the classes selected and will automatically register the student once approved.
- MAN 4956 - Study Abroad in International Business (Mandatory)
- MAN 4602 - International Business
- MAN 4662 - Business in Europe
- MAN 4720 - Strategic Management
The following itinerary is a preliminary itinerary, that is subject to change. Students will receive an official itinerary prior to departure. This is not a complete itinerary, it is presented here to provide students with an idea of they can expect during their trip.
| day 1 | Friday, March 9, 2012 |
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| » | Depart from Miami to Berlin, Germany. Flight details will be provided once tickets have been issued. |
| day 2 | saturday, march 10, 2012 |
| » | Arrive at Berlin-Tegel Airport |
| » | After clearing customs and immigration, proceed towards the arrival lounge of the airport where you will be welcomed by your representative and transferred to your hotel |
| » | Check in at hotel |
| » | Welcome orientation with coordinator |
| » | Public transportation pass to explore Berlin |
| » | Welcome dinner |
| day 3 | Sunday, March 11, 2012 |
| » | Breakfast at the hotel |
| » | Panoramic highlight tour of Berlin |
| day 4 | Monday, March 12, 2012 |
| » | Breakfast at the hotel |
| » | Guest Lecture at a German University |
| » | Afternoon business visit (TBA) |
| day 5 | Tuesday, March 13, 2012 |
| » | Breakfast at the hotel |
| » | Business visits throughout the day |
| day 6 | Wednesday, March 14, 2012 |
| » | Breakfast at the hotel |
| » | Morning flight to Paris |
| » | Arrive in Paris and transfer to hotel. |
| » | Welcome orientation with coordinator |
| » | Guest lecture on "The French Culture" at hotel or nearby location. |
| day 7 | Thursday, march 15, 2012 |
| » | Breakfast at the hotel |
| » | Morning business visit (TBA) |
| » | Afternoon guided tour of the Palace of Versailles |
| » | Exploration of parks and gardens of Versailles |
| » | Return to hotel early evening |
| day 8 | Friday, March 16, 2012 |
| » | Breakfast at the hotel |
| » | Morning business visit (TBA) |
| » | Afternoon lecture (TBA) |
| » | Guided tour of the Louvre |
| » | Farewell dinner (Group) |
| day 9 | Saturday, March 17th, 2012 |
| » | Breakfast at the hotel |
| » | Free day to explore Paris |
| day 9 | Sunday, March 18th, 2012 |
| » | Breakfast at the hotel |
| » | Meet in lobby for departure to Miami |
Financial Aid is available for this study abroad program. Students who wish to use financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans, etc) to help cover the cost of this program must speak with Financial Aid (305-348-7272) to discuss their individual needs.
While we do our utmost to accommodate students with financial aid, please be aware that it is the students responsibility for paying the balance of this program by the due dates. In the event the disbursement date of the financial aid funds occurs after our due date, students will be responsible for paying the balance out of their own pocket by such time
For questions regarding your study abroad application, please contact CIBER at (305) 348-1740 or by e-mail ciber@fiu.edu.
For any questions regarding academics of this program, please contact the program director for this program:
Dr. Doreen Gooden
Dept. of Management & International Business
ACII 135A (Biscayne Bay Campus)
E-mail: Doreen.Gooden@fiu.edu
Phone: (305) 919-5514
Please be mindful of the due dates listed below. Failure to turn in the requested documents by the due date may result in removal from the program and forfeiture of all monies paid. Our office will not make any exceptions to any student. Students must adhere to these dates in order to successfully participate in this program.
| 1. | Balance Payment | January 14, 2012 |
| 2. | Copy of Passport and U.S. Residency Card/Visa | January 14, 2012 |
| Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond date of return. | ||
| 3. | Submitted Medical Information Form | January 20, 2012 |
| 4. | Last day to withdraw with a refund (see refund policy below) | November 29 , 2011 |
Cancellations received by November 29, 2011 will be eligible to receive a refund, less a $100 dollar processing fee. Written notice of cancellation is required. We regret that cancellations received after November 29, 2011 will not be eligible for refunds due to financial commitments to various vendors.
Students enrolled in this program will be required to attend two on campus meetings prior to the departure of the trip. Attendance is mandatory. Lunch will be provided to the students. Students who cannot attend must e-mail the professor and CIBER in advance and will be required to obtain any missed information. Parents and spouses are always welcome to attend these meetings, but please know these meetings will mainly discuss the course curriculum.
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The following scholarships are available for this program:
- CBA-CIBER Need Based Scholarship
This $750.00 scholarship is available to two students that meet the following requirements:- Minimum 3.7 GPA
- Admitted to the College of Business Administration
- Enrolled in this study abroad program
- Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance
All students are responsible for verifying if they require a visa for travel or not. Students are responsible for applying for a travel visa and paying all necessary fees. When applying for a visa, please apply for a tourist visa. Our office will provide the student with any necessary documentation needed when applying, such as a letter of enrollment verification, an official itinerary, or a copy of their airfare/hotel reservation. These documents should be requested one week in advance from our office. These documents can only be processed once the student has provided us with a copy of their valid passport, and a copy of their student visa/green card (if applicable). Students are urged not to wait until the last moment to apply for their visa. Students who need a visa to participate in this program will be required to apply for a Schengen Visa through the French Consulate in Miami. The Schengen visa is valid for all 25 States member of the Schengen agreement, including Germany. Students must apply in person for a visa and must schedule an appointment beforehand. For questions about applying for a visa, please contact the Consulate General of France in Miami: The French Consulate of France in Miami |
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To enroll into this study abroad program, please complete the online application by clicking the "Enroll Now" button below. You will be required to make an initial registration fee of $1,000.00 with any major credit card. The remaining balance will be added to your Panthersoft account once you have been enrolled in the classes.
In addition to the online application, students must submit the following documents to our office by the due date listed above:
- Clear copy of valid passport
- Clear copy of Visa/U.S. Residency card (if applicable)
- The Medical Information Form (A copy will be e-mailed to you after enrolling)
The application is not considered complete until these documents have been received. We cannot receive fax copies of these documents.
