Strategic & Financial Management for Entrepreneurial Businesses, Summer 2010

Program Description
Welcome to the world of Strategic & Financial Management of Entrepreneurial Businesses. This study abroad will be exciting! As part of this course, I will cover topics in the strategic and financial management of entrepreneurial businesses in the U.S. and Australia, while also facilitating learning about Australia and Australian business environment and lifestyle. During our trip we’ll visit two main locations: Sydney and Cairns/The Great Barrier Reef, with opportunities for great cultural experiences, including scuba diving and/or snorkeling at The Great Barrier Reef.  Several guest speakers will be invited and/or will host the students in their organizations to match theories with practice in a unique environment. Other city tours and cultural visits will be organized too, to allow students to better enjoy and understand the host country.

Program Dates
The courses will meet on campus for six days – two orientation days (to be determined) and four Friday class days during Summer Semester (June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23). 
We will depart for Australia on July 28 and return to the U.S. on August 14. 
These dates will allow students to take classes during the regular Summer Semester and return in time for Fall Semester.

Program Cost
The program cost is $3,999 (subject to change slightly). The cost covers airfare, local transportation, lodging in city center hotels and scuba/snorkeling activities at the Great Barrier Reef.  In addition, all breakfast meals will be covered.  Tuition is not included.
A deposit of $300 will be due at the time of application.
A bill for the remaining balance of the program fees will be billed to your student account by March 15, and must be paid in full by April 15. Tuition will also be due at this time.

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Note: Online applications will be available after September 25, 2009

Housing
We will be staying at hotels with private bathrooms in the city centers of Sydney and Cairns.  We may also stay aboard a scuba/snorkeling boat for part of our time in Cairns at The Great Barrier Reef.

Courses
All participants will take the following three credit hour courses (total of six credit hours) which will include two orientation sessions to be announced and four Friday class meeting on campus.  There are no pre-requisites for these courses and all participants must have at least a 2.0 GPA.
SA 4490:  Financial Management for Entrepreneurial Businesses (Special Topics)
SA 4490:  Strategic Management for Entrepreneurial Businesses (Special Topics)

Application Deadline
March 1, 2010
A $300 nonrefundable deposit is due at the time of application.
The first program installment of $2000 is due by April 1, 2010.
The second program installment of $1699 is due by April 15, 2010.

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Contact
Kenneth C. Robinson
BB432
678-770-7069 (cell)
Kennethcrobinson1@gmail.com
krobinso@kennesaw.edu

Faculty Background
Prior to joining Kennesaw State University, Dr. Robinson taught at The University of Wollongong in Australia, an hour south of Sydney.  During Dr. Robinson’s stay in Australia, he traveled extensively to Sydney and Cairns as well as other areas in Australia and has researched Australian business enterprises.  Dr. Robinson has taught at Kennesaw State University since 1996, earning a teaching award for teaching innovation and the 2007 Kennesaw State University Coles College of Business Teacher of the Year.  He was also a semi-finalist for the University Teacher of the Year Award in 2009.  Dr. Robinson has taught and researched in the areas of Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Venture Management, winning three research awards from external organizations and has consulted for various organizations.  Dr. Robinson was also the Program Director and a Professor for the 2009 Australia Study Abroad Program.