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(Choose one)

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

• ENT 3600 - Entrepreneurship Study Abroad in Cuba(3 credits)

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, 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.

Cost:

Billable Program Cost: $3,700.00(estimated)
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.  

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.