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| Bangkok, Thailand; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Phuket, Thailand |
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Summer |
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| Restrictions: | WSU applicants only | |
| Budget Sheets | Summer |
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 Academic Standing:
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Undergraduate |
 GPA Requirement:
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2.5 |
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Language of Instruction:
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English Only |
Language Interest:
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English, Thai |
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Focused Academic Area Programs:
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Business and Economics |
Program Type:
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Faculty-led |
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Additional Information/Requirements:
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Attendance at all Pre-Departure Meetings & Orientations is Mandatory |
ISIC Provided by WSU?:
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Yes |
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Program Provider:
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WSU Faculty-Led Programs |
Housing Options:
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Hostel/Hotel |
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PROGRAM
The Program begins in Bangkok, travels to Malaysia, and then moves to Phuket, Thailand, one of the primary tourism areas of the country and near the Similan islands which is one of the top 10 dive spots of the world. During the first part of the program students study at Prince Sogkla University in Phuket. HBM Students study destination business management, other majors study marketing and management courses with a WSU professor. All students then begin to visit numerous local tour operations such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking and animal and nature adventure sites, and visit ancient Buddhist temples and other cultural heritage. Coursework for HBM majors includes consumer and management evaluations and development of a business plan for a competitive tourism and hospitality company. Coursework for other majors includes learning both principals of marketing and how to write a marketing plan, and principals of management and operations which focuses on the importance of improving organizational effectiveness and developing the individual skills required to successfully manage organizations.
Students stay at a resort in Phuket. HBM students learn best business practices by shadowing managers to practice what they have learned about Thai culture and customs related to the hospitality and tourism industry. Students taking core courses have a more classroom-based experience, with the many excursions serving as the real-world marketing and management case studies.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
View the Program Guide!
ATTEND the INFORMATION SESSION on Wednesday, October 17th at 3pm in TODD 220
Faculty Director: Jim Harbour | College of Business | (509)335-5730 | jharbour@wsu.edu.
International Experience Manager: Teresa Brewer | College of Business | 509-335-2180 | brewer@wsu.edu
Faculty-Led Program Coordinator: Anjie Bertramson | Global Learning- Education Abroad | 509-335-4500 | abertramson@wsu.edu
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The on-line application consists of three phases. The initial phase is the application phase where you will be required to read and sign multiple signature documents, complete questionnaires and deliver material submissions to Bryan Hall, Room 105. Your application will be reviewed and submitted to the Faculty Director. The Faculty Director will determine if your application meets the minimum requirements for acceptance into the program. Once your application is accepted you will be moved into the acceptance phase of the on-line application. You will be asked to commit to participating on the program. If you do not commit to the program by the application deadline your application will be withdrawn and your placement in the program will be offered to the next student. If you choose to commit you are agreeing to the costs associated with the program as outlined in the budget sheets of the application and on the promotional flyer.
Please Note: Faculty-led programs are dependant upon a minimum number of applicants in order to run. After the final application deadline we will notify you if we have received enough applicants for the program to run and announce the final costs and billing schedule. Be sure to print yourself a copy of each section of the application for your records.
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