Most Greece

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to study international marketing and management issues, focusing on relevant ways of doing business in Greece, which is a member of the European Union. The trip includes stops in:

Athens
Thessaloniki
Sounio
Meteora
Paranesti
Chalkidiki
Ermoupoli (Syros)
Parikia (Paros)
Mykonos
Rhodes

These Greek cities have very long histories and are collectively the home of truly historic sites associated with ancient Greek, Macedonian, Thracian and Byzantine times. Athens and Thessaloniki are truly fascinating cities, hosting numerous multinational corporations and other international organizations. They are cities blending modern lifestyles with history and cultures that have rich traditions.

The program consists of two undergraduate courses and two graduate courses, and the requirements of each course will be similar to on-campus courses. Textbooks and other source materials will be used, and presentations of material and research papers will be required.

Undergraduate Courses

MGMT 3381 Business Practices in Greece: Current and Historical Issues
Explore current and historical issues in business practices in Greece, contrasting the issues with those in the U.S.
MGMT 3381 Global Marketing in the EU
Study marketing practices around the world, with a special focus on the Greek market and business methods in countries of the European Union.

Graduate Courses

MGMT 6381 European Management: Designing and Managing the Supply Chain in the EU
Explore current issues in management from a European perspective, as well as how they may impact U.S. businesses. Special emphasis will be on Greece and Europe as a whole.
MGMT 6381 Business Practices in Greece: Current and Historical Issues
Explore current and historical issues in business practices in Greece, contrasting the issues with those in the U.S. Special emphasis will be on Greece and Europe as a whole.

Excursions to locations of major importance in relation to the classes will also be offered. Such excursions could include:

Trips to major business and government institutions in Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Lefkes
A cruise on the Aegean Sea to visit cultural and historical sites
Other educational trips

All travel arrangements will be made by the faculty directors and approved by the university. Students will be extensively briefed prior to departure regarding travel arrangements and schedules with addresses and telephone numbers given each participant.

All program participants must have adequate health and accident insurance coverage in case of medical issues or emergencies. Students will be required to obtain health insurance that will provide medical and related benefits. The CIS will ensure that all students have completed their study abroad paperwork prior to departure.

To be eligible for an ASU study abroad program, students must meet these requirements:

Undergraduate Students

Completed at least 24 credit hours of coursework in residence or by transfer at the time of application. Dual credit hours do not count toward this total.
A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application