International Business Programs

North American Summer School of Advanced Management Trilateral Exchange Program

Program Profile for Summer 2007


Title	North American Summer School of Advanced Management (NASSAM) – Experiencing Global Entrepeneurship
Country	Mexico , Canada , and United States
Language	English
Subject	MKT 6973: Special Programs: Tri-lateral International; MGT 6973: Global Entrepreneurship
Eligibility	Students must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and have completed a minimum of 9 credits at UTSA. Students must also be U.S. citizens or residents. Students will be evaluated on their academic credentials, a reference letter from a UTSA faculty member, and a personal essay. Six graduate business students from each university will be selected to participate. In addition, two alternates from each university will be selected.
Length	May 14 - June 2, 2007
Program Cost	$2500 including lodging, most meals $1000 airfare UTSA tuition and fees
Application Deadline	February 15, 2007
Application	http://www.utsa.edu/intprograms/studyabroad.cfm

University Overview:
The North American Summer School of Advanced Management Exchange Program (NASSAM) began in summer 1996. NASSAM was the first international graduate student exchange program of its kind at UTSA. The program is jointly co-sponsored by the Colleges of Business at the University of Texas at San Antonio; Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico City, Mexico; and the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. The objective of the program is to expand the academic, business, cultural, and educational horizons of the participants from all three universities by providing an intensive three-week international academic experience in Mexico, Canada and the United States. Students will participate in intercultural group projects designed to enhance understanding of global entrepreneurship. The knowledge gained by working with individuals from other cultures and learning the process by which business is done in other countries is a life-long learning experience no textbook can duplicate.

Academic Program:
This is project-based learning. Students work in multi-national teams to create a product and market the product. Daniel Tablada will lead the courses for the UTSA students. For more information, please contact Daniel Tablada at daniel.tablada@utsa.edu

Academic Credit:
6 COB graduate elective credit hours:

MKT 6973: Special Programs - Tri-lateral International;
MGT 6973: Global Entrepreneurship

Location Information:
Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey is located in Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico City, called D. F. (for Distrito Federal; Federal District) or simply Mexico, is the capital, seat of government and the center of commerce, finance and the arts; in addition to being the largest city in the world.

The University of Calgary is located in Calgary (a.k.a. Cowtown). Home to much of the Canadian oil and gas industry, it is a vibrant modern city filled with skyscrapers and modern amenities. With a population of 850,000, it is the largest city in Alberta, Canada and is located in the southwestern corner of the province. It is a clean, safe, and attractive city situated on the banks of the Bow River and close to Alberta’s majestic Rocky Mountains.

Housing:
Hotels and dormitory accommodations are arranged by the on-site coordinators at the partner campuses.

Cost Estimate: These prices are subject to change and vary with the cost of UTSA tuition and fees.

Cost Estimate	For Summer 07
Item	Amount
International Programs Office Study Abroad Application Fee	$50
Room and Board	Included in the program cost of $2500
Tuition and fees	Students are responsible for paying for 6 graduate credits (MGT 6973 and MKT 6973)
Airfare	Participants will fly together as a group. They are responsible for paying for their airfare. Estimated cost for round-trip flights to Mexico and Canada is approximately $1000.
Local Travel	negligible
Passport	$97. It is strongly recommended by the US State Department that processing be expedited for an additional fee of $60, plus overnight mailing fees.For more information about applying for a passport, please see the website http://travel.state.gov
Visa	No visa required for Canada or Mexico for a week's visit.
Medical Insurance	Contact the Office of International Programs Study Abroad Office for requirements for insurance for study abroad students.
Immunizations	http://www.cdc.gov/travel/camerica.htm Immunizations are recommended for Mexico . See your primary care physician for cost.
Miscellaneous	Additional meals and entertainment (calling cards, shopping) as desired by the individual
Estimated Total	$3500

Additional information:

University homepage:

ITESM: http://www.mty.itesm.mx/rectoria/pi/internationalstudents/
University of Calgary : http://www.ucalgary.ca/international/

Country information:

Financial Aid and Resources:
All students selected for the NASSAM 2006 program will receive will have their airfare paid for by the Office of International Business Programs. Students must successfully complete the classes with a grade of B or better or will be required to refund the cost of the airfare to the College of Business.

Application procedure:

Download the application documents at the top of the webpage in the Program Profile chart. A completed NASSAM application consists of: A UTSA Study Abroad application, a resume, an original transcript, a copy of your passport.
Give the completed forms to the Office of International Business Programs. We’ll forward the documents to the UTSA Office of International Programs.
Once you've been accepted, notify your financial aid officer to review your financial aid packet. If you would like, complete a COB Study Abroad application http://programs.business.utsa.edu/international/ and an Office of International Programs Study Abroad Scholarship Application http://www.utsa.edu/intprograms/SAscholfinaid.cfm
All UTSA students accepted into Study Abroad programs are required to register with the UTSA Office of International Programs (MB 1.210). A $50 Registration Fee will be assessed to each outgoing student, and must be paid prior to departure. Finally, all students must attend a pre-departure orientation offered by the Office of International Programs prior to participation.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Victoria Jones
Business Studies of the Americas
BB 4.04.26
(210) 458-6447
v.jones@utsa.edu

Date of last revision: November 30, 2007

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