This 3-credit course teaches the concepts and complexities of sales and marketing on an international level. The unique country of Trinidad and Tobago sits in the southernmost part of the Caribbean and has two distinct economies. Tobago is a lovely resort island with an economy built on tourism while Trinidad's economoy is based on industry and commerce. Students will get inside knowledge of Trinidad and Tobago's industries and the challenges they face in expanding sales overseas. Then the students will use the business knowledge they have gained through their major to act as consultants and help Trinidad and Tobabo companies expand their international sales. The ability to work, communicate and do business with individuals from other cultures is an excellent career skill for any business major!
Application Deadline:
December 31, 2007 to receive an early applicant discount of $100.
Program Cost:
$1,800.00 The program cost includes airfare, lodging, some meals, program-related excursions and emergency health insurance. Tuition is paid separately during Spring semester registration.
Apply Now! Click here to submit Application and Deposit.
$100.00 deposit with application.
The first program installment of $850.00 is due by January 11, 2008. Click here to pay First Installment.
The second program installment of $850.00 is due by February 8, 2008. Click here to pay Second Installment.
TUITION IS PAID SEPARATELY DURING SPRING SEMESTER REGISTRATION.
Faculty:
Dr. Scott Widmier
Associate Professor of Marketing
BB 447
Tel. 770-499-3391
swidmier@kennesaw.edu
Tentative Schedule:
Friday, February 8, 15, 22, & 29:
Pre-trip classes about 2 hours each.
Friday, February 29th:
Fly from Atlanta to Tobago
Saturday, March 1st:
Tour Tobago's historical sights, take a glass-bottomed boat tour of bucco reef, and shop at store bay.
Sunday, March 2nd:
Visit Pidgeon point and attend "Sunday School" a local cultural fair and festival
Monday, March 3rd:
Visit with community and business leaders and hike the tropical rain forest.
Tuesday, March 4th:
Ride a high-speed ferry to Port of Spain on Trinidad Island, eat at a catered reception while hearing about Trinidad's culture and economy from community leaders.
Wednesday, March 5th:
Travel and tour a LGN plant and experience the Great Pitch Lake.
Thursday, March 6th:
Meet and work with corporate partners as a business consultant.
Friday, March 7th:
Tour Port of Spain and surrounding environs.
Saturday, March 8th:
Tour a coco plantation and rabbit farm to learn of the agricultural industry in Trinidad; then travel to Maracas Beach for a lunch of Bake n Shark.
Sunday, March 9th:
Fly back to Atlanta, GA and continue working on consulting projects.
