Study Abroad Trips to Turkey and Panama – College of Business

Faculty Leaders:Dr. Diane Prince, Associate Professor

Dr. Margaret Thompson, Associate ProfessorDr. Michael Deis, Full Professor

Dr. Judith Ogden, Associate Professor, MBA Director

WHY GO ABROAD?

TURKEY• 6th largest trading partner of

the US• Fascinating culture –

Ottomon empire, Roman and Greek, East and West

• Young majority under age 35, skills and entrepreneurs

• Ally of the US• Meet leaders of PWC,

Istanbul Stock Exchange, Promotions and Trade Board, Central Bank, Ford

PANAMA• Experience the diversity of

Panama.• Global recognition and

business opportunities abound.

• Meet the leaders of the Panama’s multinational companies.

• Learn about the cultural, legal, competitive and economic environment of the region.

The Allure of Study Abroad in Panama

• Explore business environments– 3-4 company visits– 2-3 guest speakers

• Learn about the Culture and History of Panama

– Panama Canal– Afro Antillean Museum– Contemporary Art Museum– Ancon Hill– Rain Forest Park– Embera Indian Village– Orphanage

Panama is a Country of Incredible Beauty and Culture

The Benefits of Turkey Study Abroad• See New Places– Grand Bazaar/Spice

Bazaar– Hagia Sophia/ Blue

Mosque– Ruins at Ephesus– Hippodrome (Chariot

Races)– Palaces/Museums/

Harems– Experience the Board

Rooms of Corporations

Benefits (Continued)

• Experience New Things– Shop at the Grand

Bazaar– Try a Turkish Bath

(optional)– Great Turkish food such

as shishkabobs– Have 3-4 dinners with

Turkish families– Whirling Dervishes

Meditation

Meet New Busin

ess Partn

ers and Friends fo

r the future.

Free Day in Turkey!Shop till you drop!

Details of Trips

• COSTS– Panama $2350– Turkey $2299– Tuition is extra.– Includes most meals

(Turkey), entrance fees and local as well as int’l travel

– Orientation included– Insurance included* First payment of $500 due November 28, 2011

COURSES:• MBA – BUSA 6101 or

MGMT 6105• BBA- MKTG 3420, MKTG

4420, MGMT 4403 &MGMT 4800

Or work with faculty member for independent study like Dr. Gritzmacker for HCM courseDATES:Turkey: May 9-20 , 2012Panama: May 11-20. 2012

The Happy Travelers in 201023 of us: Graduate & Undergraduate Business Students, Faculty & Staff Members from Clayton State University

CSU Turkey Group in May, 2011

Experiences that last for a lifetime!