AUSTRALIA July, 3 weeks 2nd Semester

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Australia provides a perfect setting for the discussion of inter-
organizational trade issues today related to import/export
management and new venture development due to the
sheer distance between the continent and the rest of the
world. The biggest attraction in Australia is its natural beauty,
from the exquisite beaches to the impeccable landscape. The
landscape deviates from dry to tropical rain forest to all the
beaches. Australia takes pride in its diversity when it comes
to wild animal life. Australia also allows for experiencing many
cultural events. This is enhanced by the many Universities in
Australia that are internationally recognized.

Australia boasts a prosperous Western-style capitalist
economy, with a per capita GDP at the level of the four dominant
West European economies. Yet the people speak very
differently, and even Death Valley is only a small area compared
to the deserts in Australia. As the statistics show, there
are fourteen times as many people in the USA in almost the
same area. The host city -- Brisbane -- is sub-tropical with a
population of 1.5 million. Just south of Brisbane is the Gold
Coast. We will also visit Sydney, 1,000 miles south, with its
famous harbor and a great many other attractions. It is
Australia's largest and oldest city, with a population in excess
of four million.

COURSE OFFERINGS
A combination of lectures and guest speaker interaction
is used to examine and analyze the international business
process. Emphasis is on decision-making: the refinement
of skills needed to recognize and solve business-to-business
problems, and to effectively communicate recommendations both within and across the organization. This course focuses on the application of managerial decision making across topic areas of corporate level strategy and business unit level strategy. The
goal of the course is to tie related business concepts and
tools to Global real world situations preparing students
for dynamic decision making in their careers. The course
content will incorporate lectures, intensive class discussion, guest speakers, video, and student/team presentations.

MKT 460/560 - Dr. Glenn Richey
The primary purpose of this class is to help you understand
the fundamental skills involved in import/export management including key research, pricing, shipping, and payment issues. You will learn practical aspects regarding the impact of tariffs, trade agreements, and foreign exchange rates on export sales. You will develop a vocabulary of terms and organizations used on a daily
basis by exporters. The course will also highlight specific jobs and skills required in international trade operations.

MGT 482/582 - Dr. Lou Marino
This course provides an opportunity to develop a business plan for a new venture or for expansion of an existing company. Students are expected to acquire skills in evaluating business ventures; to learn alternative financing sources; to develop ideas for differentiating
products; and to develop an understanding of what is required to harvest the profits of a growing business.

Evaluation Method
• Prep in Tuscaloosa
• Daily participation
• Completion of daily written assignments
• Final team written paper/international B2B retailing
project.

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AL in Australia Brochure (pdf.)

Application word / pdf.

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Students planning to use financial aid to fund their overseas
study should pick up a program cost breakdown form from
Capstone International in room 135 B. B. Comer prior to applying
for this program. Students should take the form to Financial Aid and meet with a counselor. If Financial Aid determines an award will be made, the student must indicate on the overseas study application form that they plan to use these funds to pay for overseas study.

Capstone International has program scholarships available based on need and merit. Click here or visit 135 B.B. Comer for an application.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Glenn Richey
AL in Australia Program Director,
Associate Professor of International Marketing and Supply Chain Management
Robert C. and Rosa P. Morrow Faculty Excellence Fellow
Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
Management and Marketing: 129 Alston Hall
Phone: (205) 348-8922
Email: grichey@cba.ua.edu
Web: http://cba.ua.edu/personnel/GlennRichey.html

Dr. Lou Marino
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management
James D. Nabors Instructional Excellence Faculty Fellow
Management and Marketing: 152 Alston Hall
Phone: 205-348-8946
Email: lmarino@cba.ua.edu

Ms. Angela Channell
Director of Overseas Study
135 B.B. Comer Hall
Phone: (205) 348-5256
Email: angela.channell@ua.edu