Eligibility

GPA	2.5
Hours completed	45 by Spring 2020
Student Judicial	Good status
Grad credit	Yes
Non-WIU	Yes
Pre-requisite	Preference given to Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students.  Students with less than 45 hours will be considered on a case by case basis.
Student Year	Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate

Entry Requirements

Passport required - Must be valid until at least November 30, 2020.

Visa required if not a US citizen. It is your responsibility to check the Consulate of Ecuador in Chicago website for more information.  Visa cost not included in program cost. 

 

Health Insurance

You must have health insurance for the time you are on your program.  One option is approved for this program: a supplemental policy (Patriot Travel Medical) from International Medical Group (IMG)

 

Health Precautions

Walking/mobility/travel - Expect to walk up to 5 miles per day.  It is not consecutive but scheduled throughout the day, sometimes over uneven, hilly terrain and up/down flights of stairs.  You will also be responsible for moving your own luggage.

Environmental - Highs in the mid- to upper 60s in Quito; other locations may be warmer.  Time in/near Quito at high altitude (9,400 feet above sea level).  Excursions and some portions of the Course will be conducted outside, rain or shine.  Sun protection is strongly recommended.

Dietary - Some meals are included in the program cost. Contact Kim McDaniel  if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Vaccinations - No vaccinations are required for entry into Ecuador.  Up to date vaccination recommendations are available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website .

Accessability - Accessibility and accommodation are very different than that found in the United States.  Please contact the Disability Resource Center for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE   It is your responsibility to request accommodation from the DRC; faculty and staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.

Costs & Dates

Estimated Cost*	$2,800-$3,100
Included in the program	Round trip airfare from Chicago, in-country transportation, lodging (double/triple occupancy), entry fees to scheduled sites, some meals
Application Deadline	November 10, 2019
Payments
Application fee	$75 due December 5, 2019
Non-refundable deposit	$800 due December 6, 2019
Second payment	$1,000 due January 31, 2020
Final payment*	$1,000-$1,300 due February 28, 2020

* Costs subject to change based on student enrollment

WIU reserves the right to adjust the cost or arrangements of this program due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond the University's control.  For details about this or individual withdrawals, see Cancellations and Withdrawals.

 

Important Dates

Passport copy deadline: January 31, 2020  Failure to meet this deadline will result in removal from the group flight and increased costs.

Pre-departure meeting: TBA during Spring 2020

Academics

Credit offered

BAT 300 - Option for Gen Ed Multicultural Studies

BAT 600 - May count towards graduation requirements for Master's of Business Administration

Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.

 

Objectives/activities

• Study the adaptation of standard business techniques in multinational settings
  
• Examine firsthand the execution of the marketing mix in a foreign environment
  
• Broaden your five of marketing practices of a variety of foreign products and services
  
• Gain an understanding of how culture affects the business practices of goods and services
  

 

Class sessions

Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course.  Students are responsible for completing pre-departure assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities, and post-return assignments.  Questions about course content should be directed to Ms. Susan Creasey .