Program Details

Courses

You will receive 21 credits:

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• Marketing, society, and the public interest (MKTG 4644, 3 credits)

• International development (UAP 4764, 3 credits)

• Consumer behavior (MKTG 4204, 3 credits)

• Field study (MKTG 4964, 6 credits)

• Study abroad (MKTG 3954, 3 credits)

• Exploring citizen leadership (LDRS 1414, 3 credits) 

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Academic Opportunities include:

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• Earn all but 1 final credit to receive a minor in Leadership and Social Change 

• Earn all but 3 final credits to receive a Global Prosperity and Improving the Human Condition Global Pathways Minor

• Earn all but 3 final credits of a marketing cognate

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You will meet twice per week to prepare you for your four week experience in Africa. You will also complete a semester long project that develops a grant proposal to support our partners in Africa.

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Classes are taken at Franklin University where you are taught by Virginia Tech professors.

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Costs 

ONLY ABOUT $3,000 MORE THAN A SEMESTER ON CAMPUS FOR THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!

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Tuition and Fees (2021-2022 rates)

• In-state: $4,791

• Out-of-state: $12,722

• Global Education Office fee: $100

Program Costs*

• Program fee: $3,400

• Transportation total: $3,000

  • Includes: Airfare in Europe and Africa, Eurail pass​

• Lodging and meals (Europe): $3,300​

• Lodging/meals (Africa): $1,700​

• Visas: $100

• Medical insurance: $140​​

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Estimated Out-of-Pocket Costs​

• Immunizations: $200

• Books/supplies: $200

• Travel and personal expenses: ~$4,000 

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In-state student TOTAL: $20,931

Out-of-state student TOTAL: $28,862

*Note: Prices may change due to global economic conditions.

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Important Dates

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August 23 - Applications OPEN! We accept applications on a rolling basis.

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Initial Deposit ($1,200) - Due 2 weeks after your acceptance of our offer to be in the program. The initial deposit secures your spot in the program. The deposit is nonrefundable if we are unable to find another student to replace your spot in the program. 

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Program Payment 1 ($5,200) - Billed May 10. Due June 10. See full breakdown of program fees under "Costs."

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Program Payment 2 - Billed July 10. Due August 10. See full breakdown of program fees under "Costs."

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Virginia Tech Tuition - Typically billed by the university at the beginning of August and due by the end of August. See "Tuition and Fees" for current prices. 

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Semester Abroad - September 1 though December 10. The program leaves roughly September 1 for Switzerland and returns to the US roughly December 10. Students spend the month fo November in Africa. 

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