Walker College of Business

Visit culturally significant sites in Havana; learn about the Cuban economy, health care and education systems as well as US-Cuba relations from University of Havana professors; visit a cigar factory; visit the Valley of Vinales - Cuba's tobacco growing region; and so much MORE! Students will participate in lectures at the University of Havana. These lectures will cover topics such as the history of Cuba and Cuba-US relations, the Effects of the Embargo, Sustainable Energy in Cuba, Entrepreneurship in Cuba, etc. These lectures will be linked to site visits to museums, government organizations, agricultural cooperatives, renewable energy agencies, etc.  

For more information: Contact Dr. Rachel Shinnar shinnarrs@appstate.edu  

Courses

• BUS 3045 - Business & Society  in Cuba (3 credits) 

• ENT 3600 -  Entrepreneurship Study Abroad (3 credit)

Graduate students may participate by completing an independent study.

Credits

• BUS 3045 - This 3 semester hour course fulfills  the International Business major or minor electives (major, approved, required or other),   a COB elective or upper level elective and fulfills the Global Issues requirement. Prerequisite: 54 earned hours.
• ENT 3600 - - This 3 semester hour course fulfills  the ENT experiential course requirement and counts as an International Business major or minor elective (major, approved, required or other), a COB elective or upper level elective and fulfills the Global Issues requirement. Prerequisite: 54 earned hours.

Cost

Billable Program Cost: $3,700.00
Includes: airfare, in-country program transportation, lodging, international health and evacuation Insurance, program events, most meals, and OIP  administrative fee.

Estimated Additional Student Cost: $ 200
Estimated costs include but are not limited to: passport, immunizations, personal expenses, a few meals not included in the program.  

Application Instructions

1. Contact the program leader to express your interest.

2. To apply,  click on the program link: https://appstate.via-trm.com/program_brochure/27669

3. Go to the "Term Information" tab and click "Apply Now" under FLEAP Fall 2025.

4. Complete, sign, and submit the application form online.

5. Pay the $300 deposit and follow payment guidelines.

6. Remember, you will need to register for the course in addition to completing this application.

Application Deadline: September 7th. Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Program Leaders

Dr. Rachel Shinnar
professor, Walker College of Business
shinnarrs@appstate.edu

Dr. Rachel Shinnar is an Associate Professor of Management in the Walker College of Business, teaching courses  such as Organizational Behavior, Contemporary Issues in Management and Leadership and International Human Resource Management. Her research interest include Entrepreneurial Intentions, Minority & Female entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education and Careers and upward mobility for Hispanic immigrants in North America.  Dr. Shinnar earned her Bachelors at the University of Tel Aviv and a PhD and Masters from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Dr. Shinnar has traveled extensively. This will be her sixth program in Cuba.