WELCOME Information Session – September 15, 2010 The UNIVERSITY of SAN FRANCISCO ACADEMIC GLOBAL...

WELCOMEInformation Session – September 15, 2010

The UNIVERSITY of SAN FRANCISCO

ACADEMIC GLOBAL IMMERSION

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Trip Leaders

• Prof. Nick Imparato

• Student Teacher’s Assistants– Jessica Falarski (jfalarski@gmail.com)

– Dan Stepchew (dstepchew@gmail.com)

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Itinerary Overview

• Depart January 8, 2011

• Return January 22, 2011

• United Arab Emirates– Dubai – 4 days– Abu Dhabi – 1 day

• Turkey– Istanbul – 5 days

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Company Visits

• Organized by students– Every student on the trip is expected to “own” at least one company visit

– Filmed Interview OR Presentation– Brief written summary about the event

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Past Companies Visited• Dubai School of Government• Native Investment Bankers – Private Equity

• Dept of Economic Development• Boeing• HSBC• ADA• Nasdaq• Hedley• Koc• Doluca Winery

Boeing, Jan. 2010

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Cultural Excursions

• Hagia Sophia• Blue Mosque• Burg Al Arab• Mosque Al Zayed

• Mosque Al Zayed• Desert Safari• Dinner Cruise• Beach Resorts

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What Makes This Trip Unique?

• Building a portfolio• Learn new cultures/break barriers

• Establish meaningful professional & personal relationships

• Build network (Business leaders & MBAs from other countries)

• HAVE FUN!

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Approximate Cost Breakdown

• $500 - Deposit due October 7, 2010– (applicable towards tuition)

• $4,660 - 4 Credit Hours • $1,500 – Airfare • Cost Estimate– $400-530 Hotel in Dubai– $300-550 Hotel in Istanbul– $300-500 Spending Money– $200 Visa

• $2,700 – 3,280 TOTAL NON-TUITION COST(with tuition: $7,360 – 7,940)

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Next Steps

• Sept. 22nd - Statement of Intent • Oct. 7th - $500 deposit• Oct. 15th - Bio and photo for brochure