Spring Break
March 24 - April 1, 2006

Auburn University College of Business

In today's global economy it is important for students, especially those pursuing a business major or minor, to be aware of how businesses operate in foreign countries. The more our future leaders learn through first hand experience of cultural differences between the U.S. and the rest of the world, the better they will be able to cope with the challenges of operating in a global economy.

Jamaica, a small country, is well known for its tourism, music, culture, and export products. A visit to this island through Auburn's Caribbean Study Abroad program (CSAP) during the Spring Break will provide students with a rich sample of the international business experience they need. Students will meet upper level managers of successful international and local companies in various economic sectors. We plan to visit companies such as Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, Red Stripe Brewery, Appleton Sugar Estate, as well as a state-of-the-art recording music studio. And of course, no visit to Jamaica would be complete without experiencing the world famous Dunn's River Falls, Negril, and Doctor's Cave Beach.

Course Information

All undergraduate students must be of junior standing and possess a minimum 2.2 GAP. All graduate students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Participants in this CBSAP are eligible to earn 1 hour of credit for MNGT 4950 or MNGT 7970 - Seminar in Management.

Location

Jamaica is a Caribbean island of just over 4,400 square miles situated about 500 miles south of Miami, FL. As a past British colony, which gained its independence in 1962, Jamaica's official language is English. As one of the leading tourist destinations in the Caribbean, there are many flights daily connecting Jamaica to the rest of the world including the U.S. mainland. A direct flight from Atlanta takes about 2.5 hours.

Cost

The cost of the program is $1,750 inclusive of airfare, lodging (hotel/townhouse), all meals, ground transportation associated with the program, all field trips, and recreational activities (visits to Doctor's Cave, Dunn's River Falls, Negril, etc.) Personal expenses and souvenir shopping are the responsibility of the student.

Deposits, Payments and Deadlines

Applications are due November 1 and a non-refundable deposit of $200 is due no later than November 15, 2005. A payment of $800 is due January 10, 2006 and the remaining $750 is due February 10, 2006. All payments may be made by via the student's Bursar Bill (after special arrangements have been put into place).

Required Documents

All participants must have a valid passport. Visas are not required for U.S. citizens. All non-U.S. citizen participants are responsible for checking into their visa requirement. Students must provide proof of domestic medical insurance coverage. International insurance will be provided by Auburn University.
To apply for a passport click here

Registration

The group size will be limited to only 25 students (along with 2 faculty: Dr. Howard Clayton and Dr. Sharon Oswald). Applications will be accepted on a first-in-line basis beginning immediately. To download application forms click here. Participating students are required to register for MNGT 4950 or 7950 for Spring 2006 and the normal AU tuition policy will apply. For additional information please contact Dr. Howard Clayton at the above email address or telephone (334) 844-6512 (Room 424, Lowder Building, 415 W. Magnolia, Auburn University)