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Iceland

CofC in Iceland 2015

Term To Study: Summer 2015
Application Deadline: Apr 08, 2015
Program Starts: May 17, 2015
Program Ends: May 30, 2015
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Faculty-led
Program Fee: $4,000
Link 1: Click on this link for video of a previous year's program
Contact Phone: 843-953-7823
Contact Name: Gabriela Peschiera
Contact Email: peschierag@cofc.edu
What is Included: - Round-trip airfare
- Lodging
- Some meals
- Ground transportation
- Entrances into sites
- Medical insurance
- $50 non-refundable application fee and $200 non-refundable deposit (posted to the student's account)

* Program fee subject to change
What is not Included: - Tuition for three credits and associated fees
- Some meals
- Passport fees
- Personal expenses
Estimated Costs: In addition to the program fee, students will be charged for tuition as follows:
- 2014-15 in-state tuition rate for three credits- $1,320 (does not include associated fees)
- 2014-15 out-of-state tuition rate for three credits at the in-state + 30% rate- $1,716 (does not include associated fees)
Program Description

COURSE INFORMATION:

HTMT 360: Destination Iceland - 3 credits

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

This program is designed as an international course to explore, participate, and develop destination specific opportunities with existing organizations such as CVBs, chambers, tourist boards, and tourism suppliers. Students will develop advanced tourism management skills related to identifying, evaluating, and utilizing destination specific research and participant observation to support strategic business decisions and develop new products. Students will propose and suggest modifications to tourism products that mutually benefit the visitors and hosts. Students will also discuss and evaluate the marketing efforts used to attract specific visitor segments to the Icelandic region.

The prerequisite course for HTMT 360 is HTMT 210.

This program involves extensive walking, hiking, swimming, and outdoor activities. Iceland is considered an adventure tourism destination.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR:

Dr. Brumby McLeod
Department of Hospitality and Tourism
mcleodb@cofc.edu
843-953-0735

Dr. McLeod is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism in the School of Business. He has participated in several programs with undergraduate and graduate students to international destinations such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, France, and the United Arab Emirates. This program was successfully led by Dr. McLeod in May 2013 and 2014.

Quick Facts

Population: 313183
Capital: Reykjavik
Per-capita GDP: $ 38500
Size: 103000 km2
Time Zone: (GMT) Dublin

US State Department

Travel Warning: YES
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