MULT-UB 45 The Middle East: Culture, Markets and Strategies
Course Overview |
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MULT-UB 45 THE MIDDLE EAST: CULTURE, MARKETS AND STRATEGIES SPRING 2013 PROFESSOR SUNDER NARAYANAN snarayan@stern.nyu.edu OFFICE: 901 Tisch Hall + This course is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who meet the following prerequisites: - Minimum 3.0 GPA (study abroad requirement) - Must be enrolled at Stern in New York City for the Spring 2013 semester - Seniors who plan to graduate in January are not eligible + This course can count as an International Business/Global Business elective or a Stern elective. This course is designed as an introduction to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It will explore key events that have shaped the region from the influence of Islam and the control by the Ottoman Empire through the colonial period to today. Some examples of issues that would be covered include political developments in the region (like the recent Arab spring), the Arab-Israeli peace process, the geopolitics of oil, economic development and competitiveness, the business environment, cultural issues, demographic patterns, water and agriculture, and consumption patterns. Lectures will focus on broader currents and use cases of individual countries to illustrate larger regional trends. |
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Travel Details |
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Students must check in to the Abu Dhabi residence hall on Friday, January 4th and stay through the end of the program on the evening of Monday, January 14th. Students will arrange their own flights to and from Abu Dhabi. |
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Important Dates for 2012-2013 |
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Estimated Expenses |
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Please note: Although you will register for this 3-credit course as part of your Spring 2013 schedule, NYU tuition and registration fees do not cover the additional fee for the trip to Abu Dhabi. A Trip Program Fee in the amount of $1,400 will be required of all participants. The trip fee will cover: NYU Student Housing and Meal Plan for 11 days Group excursions, including transportation Additional Expenses to be covered by student (not included in Trip Fee): Airfare (approx. $1,200 - $1,800 - students will make their own flight arrangements.) Visa fees (if applicable) Course materials (approx. $100) Personal expenses & entertainment **Limited need-based stipends are available for qualified students. Priority deadline for scholarship requests is 9:00am, November 15, 2012. |
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Need-based Travel Stipends |
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A limited number of travel stipends will be available for students who qualify. In order to apply, please send an email to uc.international@stern.nyu.edu with "Abu Dhabi Stipend Application" in the subject line. Please include a statement of no more than 300 words explaining your interest in the course and financial need. You must have an updated FAFSA on file with NYU to be considered for this stipend. |
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Passport & Visa Requirements for all Participants |
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Passports: You must have a passport valid for a minimum of six months - through July 2013 - to travel. More information on how to renew or obtain a passport can be found on the U.S. Department of State's website. Tourist visas: Americans with U.S passports (tourist passports) valid for more than six months beyond the dates of travel do not need a visa to enter Abu Dhabi if the duration of stay is less than one month. This includes U.S. citizens with visas or entry stamps from other countries. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please consult UAE's visa requirements. Students needing visas to travel will work directly with NYU Abu Dhabi staff to obtain the appropriate visa paperwork, rather than going to the UAE Consulate. Note: It is the student’s responsibility to apply and receive the appropriate visas for their passports in a timely manner for the trip. Refunds are not provided for those students who fail to secure their visas. |
