BUS-X 485 Technology, Design, and Business in South Korea

BUS-X 485 Technology, Design, and Business in South Korea Intro

INDIANA UNIVERSITY EAST

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

 BUS-X 485 Technology, Design, and Business in South Korea

3 Credit Hours

Spring 2023

Study Abroad South Korea Announcement Download Study Abroad South Korea Announcement

Course Description: This program is a 3-credit-hour elective course designed to help students develop a critical appreciation of both the opportunities and challenges in dealing with the South Korean market. The instructional program includes 14 weeks of pre-travel theoretical and practical instruction, 12 days of overseas experience in South Korea and its surroundings, and post-travel debriefing, application, and critical reflection.

Course Learning Objectives:

  • To understand South Korea’s unique cultural, social, economic, political, and environmental situations.
  • To appreciate the challenges and opportunities of doing business in South Korea.
  • To develop an international business perspective by understanding the similarities and differences in the business environment across the US and South Korea.
  • To observe, reflect upon, and articulate conclusions about the business environment and business practices in South Korea.

Details

  • Semester: Spring 2023 
  • Online Course: BUS-X 485: Technology, Design, and Business in South Korea. No Prerequisites. Instructor approval is required. 
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA with no disciplinary issues  (or consent of instructor)
  • Travel dates: April 29 - May 10, 2023 (tentative) 
  • Tentative itinerary of the trip Download Tentative itinerary of the trip
  • The recording of the informational meeting is available below. 

 

Itemized List of Anticipated Expenses (tentative)

Details 

Cost

Transportation:

· Airfare: $1,500 

· Local travel (e.g., charter bus and public transportation): $300

$1,800

Lodging:

· Average cost: $70 per day X 10 days 
Type of accommodation: Hotel (shared rooms: double)

$700

Miscellaneous:

· Meals: lunches ($20 X 9 days) and dinners ($30 X 4 days)

· Cultural activities, tours, and admissions: $350

$650

Coordinator’s Cost: based on the minimum number of participants

$1,050

Estimated Total Cost:

$4,200.00

* IU East tuition, books, personal expenses, and optional activities are not included in the calculation. 

Financial Support

[1] For the Gilman scholarship, you need to be a Pell Grant recipient and a US citizen to apply.

[2] For the Gilman-McCain scholarship, you need to be a dependent child of an active-duty military member and a US citizen to apply.

Procedure to Apply and Enroll (tentative) 

Date

 

On a first come, first served basis after the informational meeting on October 18 at 2:30 pm 

Deposit $50 (non-refundable)[3]  into the “EA-BUS” account

Monday, Nov. 14

Acceptance letter sent to selected participants
(upon receiving this letter, you’ll be allowed to register for BUS-M 485)

Monday, Jan. 9 

Deposit $500 (of your own money) into the “EA-BUS” account: #23 692 04

Monday, February 27 

Final Payment is due
[The amount will depend on the final cost of the program and final amounts of non-competitive scholarships]

[3] It will be refundable only if for some reason you are not selected for the program, but not if you change your mind.

Feel free to contact the instructors for more information: 

  • Sanga Song Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Marketing, (765) 973-8436, ss103@iu.edu
  • Arkadiusz Mironko Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Management, (765) 973-8289, amironko@iu.edu

We look forward to studying with you and visiting South Korea!

 

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