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Study Abroad over Spring Break

Study Abroad on a faculty-led trip over spring break 2019 and receive course credit! 

The Belk College of Business is offering two study abroad trips:

 Economics of Poverty in Panama and Colombia 

 Global Marketing Practicum in Panama and Colobmia

General Information

• Credit will be granted for coursework and travel and will be issued by UNC Charlotte

• The international experience supplements the applicable UNC Charlotte course and students must complete all requirements for both the class and the travel component

• All participants will receive UNC Charlotte academic credit for this program – it is not possible to audit the course(s) or participate in a non-credit seeking capacity 

• This program only offers credit for the course(s) described in the next section – participants may receive credit for these pre-approved offerings only

• Students will receive A-F grades for all courses taken abroad

• All grades from abroad will count towards students' cumulative GPA

• Students must be present for all required program activities, including any class sessions held before or after the travel component

Please review additional academic eligibility requirements, information about grades, registration, and academic policies on the Academic Credit page of the OEA website.

Which UNC Charlotte Course Credit Will I Receive?

Global Marketing Practicum in Panama and Colobmia.

MKTG 3000: Topics in Marketing: Global Marketing Practicum: Panama and Colombia (3 credit hours)

            This course will emphasize culture and its impact on marketing, global logistics, and changing distribution formats, sustainability, and global competition. Elements of the marketing environment, including culture, social, legal, political, geography, and technology, will all be explored. The benefit of the travel component is to be able to address these topics in two countries, Panama and Colombia, both in geographical proximity to the United States. These are emerging markets, trading partners, and vacation destinations for those seeking an ecologically low impact experience all which make them important to North Carolina.

Pre-Requisites: Completion of MKTG 3110 with a C or above, or permission of department if MKTG 3110 not taken yet

Economics of Poverty in Panama and Colombia 

ECON 3090: Topics in Economics: Economics of Poverty: Panama/Colombia Edition (3 credit hours)

            This course will explore the economic conditions in Panama and Colombia, including topics such as income distribution, poverty rates, GDP, growth, and primary industries, as well as government poverty alleviation programs and their effect on poverty and economic conditions in Central and South America. Students will be introduced to the structural and systemic issues and related government programs prior to travel. Coursework will include readings, a daily journal reflecting the student's personal observations and experiences on planned site visits, participation and a final paper on a topic chosen from the experience abroad. Please note: Students that have already received credit for Economics of Poverty: The Morocco/Portugal Edition ARE eligible to register for this course for economics elective credit. 

Pre-Requisites: None

  For application deadlines, eligibility and costs, please visit: Faculty-led programs.