Program Details

Courses

You will receive 18 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)

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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.

Costs 

Tuition and Fees (2020-2021 rates)

• In-state: $5,080

• Out-of-state: $12,405

• Global Education Office fee: $100

Program Costs*

• Program fee: $2,900

• Transportation total: $3,000

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

• Lodging and meals (Europe): $3,200​

• Lodging/meals (Africa): $1,700​

• Visas: $100

• Medical insurance: $120​​

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Estimated Out-of-Pocket Costs​

• Immunizations: $200

• Books/supplies: $200

• Travel and personal expenses: ~$3,500

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In-state student TOTAL: $20,100

Out-of-state student TOTAL: $27,425

Only about $3000 more than a semester on campus for the experience of a lifetime!

Note: Prices may change due to global economic conditions.