Real Estate Development in Qatar
March 7-15, 2020
Pre-departure lectures: Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30pm, January 21 - March 3, 2020
Students will attend a series of pre-departure lectures before traveling to Doha, Qatar to participate in cultural events, site tours and meetings designed to increase their familiarity with the opportunities and challenges involved in developing, owning and managing real estate in one of the more dynamic real estate markets in the world – Qatar. Emphasis will be placed on the globalization of the real estate industry and the factors contributing to Qatar’s emergence as an attractive location for capital deployment. Attention will also be devoted to efforts made to enhance Qatar’s image through investments in urban planning, infrastructure, iconic architecture, environmental sustainability, and global events.
Learning objectives: after the completion of the study abroad program, you will be able to:
- Discuss the factors contributing to the globalization of the real estate capital market
- Analyze the potential risks associated with investing in real estate in emerging markets
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of real estate-based economic development strategies
- Assess the long-term stability and attractiveness of Doha and Qatar to real estate investors
- Compare/contrast real estate development practices employed in the U.S. and Qatar.
JAN. 21st TO MAR. 3rd |
SEVEN PRE-DEPARTURE LECTURES (TUESDAYS, 6:00-7:30 PM) |
Mar. 8th |
Arrive at Hamad International Airport; Architectural tour, Welcome dinner |
Mar. 9th |
Introduction to the economic/business climate; environmentally sustainable development |
Mar. 10th |
Planning for the 2022 FIFA World Cup; economic development initiatives |
Mar. 11th |
Office property tour; industrial property tour; introduction to Islamic culture |
Mar. 12th |
Hotel/resort tour; promoting Qatar as a tourist destination |
Mar. 13th |
Islamic finance; local construction means and methods |
Mar. 14th |
Retail property tour; farewell dinner |
Mar. 15th |
Depart from Hamad International Airport |
Mar. 31st |
Student Presentations |
Preparing
You should ensure that you have the proper vaccinations for this program. This can be done through the University's recommended travel clinic (Intravene), a county health department, or your family physician. Your family physician usually does not have the more specialized vaccines and should refer you to the county health department. You can see a list of recommended vaccinations and other health information at the CDC travel website.Each student must have a valid passport from their home country. You can apply for a passport at the Acceptance Facility in Squires Student Center, the Blacksburg Post Office (540-552-2751) at the University Mall with appointment or at the Montgomery County Clerk's Office at the Christiansburg Courthouse (540-382-5760), no appointment required. You can get passport photos at most local pharmacies.
These sites have additional information:
- Passports
- U.S. State Department travel information
- Students Abroad - U.S. State Department
- Customs Information
- Medical Information
- CDC Medical Information
- Drug Offenses Overseas from the U.S. State Department
- CIA Factbook (A great place for information on the countries we visit.)
- State Department Travel Alerts and Warnings
- Cultural Insurance Services International - student emergency insurance
The program fee is $3,700. It includes airfare, lodging, group travel, 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners, cultural excursions and local transportation. Virginia Tech tuition, fees, and other costs are noted below. A non-refundable deposit of $500, payable online, is due after acceptance into program, with the remainder due January 10th.
Pamplin billing: |
$3,700 |
$3,700 |
Lodging |
Included |
Included |
Airfare if included in program fee |
Included |
Included |
Required Group Travel |
Included |
Included |
Medical Insurance |
Included |
Included |
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VT tuition & fees-if a Full-Time Spring student |
$75 |
$75 |
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Funds required during program: |
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Personal Expenses |
$150 |
$150 |
Meals not provided |
$175 |
$175 |
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Total Estimated Costs |
$4,370 |
$4,370 |
Note: Virginia Tech reserves the right to make cancellations, date and cost adjustments, and other necessary changes in the program. Prices may change due to global economic conditions.
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. 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.
The application deadline is January 6, but there are limited spaces, so apply early.
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information
Dustin Read
Wallace Hall #207
540-231-0773
dcread@vt.edu
Linda Tanko
1046 Pamplin Hall
540-231-3562
ltanko@vt.edu