South Korea: Global FIRE - Events Management
May 15-24, 2020
Global FIRE: Events Management: Attending events in South Korea in order to explore the intricacies of international event planning. This study abroad program is intended to give students exposure and experience to the culture and the event experience in South Korea. This course will engage with events, event spaces, event planners and food and beverage suppliers in Seoul and Busan. This will allow exploration of the events industry in various markets of South Korea and facilitate learning from those in the Korean events industry. Finally, you will gain cultural competency through visiting two cities, Hanyang University, different events and several social locations.
Course offered: HTM/MGT 3954 (1 credit) – Events Management – Korea
DATE |
LOCATION |
ACTIVITIES |
May 15 Friday |
Dulles/Washington DC to Seoul South Korea |
Fly |
May 16 Saturday |
Seoul |
Arrive; Check in to hotel; Dinner at authentic Korean BBQ |
May 17 Sunday |
Seoul |
Tours and KPOP |
May 18 Monday |
Seoul |
Visit to Hanyang University; Meeting with organization planning the Lotus Lantern Festival; Karaoke/Dinner |
May 19 Tuesday |
Seoul |
Visit to COEX Convention Center; Attend Food Festival; Explore Seoul |
May 20 Wednesday |
Seoul to Busan |
High speed train to Busan; Visit to organizing committee of Busan International Film Festival |
May 21 Thursday |
Busan |
Explore Jagalchi Fish Market |
May 22 Friday |
Busan |
Attend Haeundae Sand Festival; Relax on Beach |
May 23 Saturday |
Busan to Seoul |
High speed train return to Seoul; Explore Myeong-dong; Spas and leisure culture; Farewell dinner |
May 24 Sunday |
Seoul to Washington DC |
Return Flight |
Program fees are $4900. A non-refundable deposit of $500 payable online, is due after acceptance into the program, with the balance of program fees due at a date to be determined.
Application Deadline: February 1.
Cost Summary (estimated) |
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Pre-trip Personal Costs: |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
VT GEO Application fee |
$50 |
$50 |
VT GEO Participation fee |
$50 |
$50 |
Air here if they purchase on own |
$0 |
$0 |
Books and materials |
$40 |
$40 |
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Passport or Passport/Visa |
$145 |
$145 |
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$285 |
$285 |
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Pamplin billing: |
$4,900 |
$4,900 |
Lodging |
Included |
Included |
Airfare |
Included |
Included |
Medical Insurance |
Included |
Included |
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VT tuition & fees-estimated based on 2019 rates |
$25 |
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Funds required during program: |
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Personal Expenses |
$200 |
$200 |
Meals not provided |
$200 |
$200 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Your financial aid eligibility may apply to this program. You must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the University Financial Aid Office. Go to Scholarship Central for more information. Pamplin also lists Pamplin College of Business study abroad scholarships here.
In addition, you must submit the study abroad cost documentation form to the Global Education Office at the International Affairs building, 526 Prices Fork Road, room 131. Check out their Financial Matters page for other possibilities. Another great resource is Pamplin’s International Program’s Funding Opportunities Page.
Due to prepayment on items such as air and lodging, billing may not be in sync with financial aid payouts. Please be prepared to pay costs in advance and be reimbursed with any financial aid payouts later.
Application Deadline is February 1.
Students must be enrolled in International Business HTM/MGT 2314 during Spring 2020, or have previously taken the course in Fall 2019 or Winter 2020.
Contact Information
Linda Tanko
1046 Pamplin Hall
540-231-3562
ltanko@vt.edu