Study Trip to North Africa

Prof. Tawfik Jelassi
Spring --1 credit
 
The objective of the study trip to Morocco is to gain a better understanding of business and cultural issues in the emerging Euro-Mediterranean context.  The trip will consist of guest lectures, field visits and corporate presentations related to some of the main business sectors in Morocco, including:

a. Finance and banking in emerging markets;
b. Textile industry;
c. Tourism industry;
d. Outsourcing services (including call centers); and
e. Fishing industry and port activities

The trip will also address issues related to doing business in the Maghreb, global sourcing and supply chain management, as well as opportunities and challenges of the upcoming free trade zone between Morocco and the European Union.

From a cultural perspective, excursions will be organized to visit the cities of Casablanca, Rabat and Fez.  Our partner institution in Morocco, the Ecole Hassania des Travaux Publics, will serve as host to our group for the Casablanca portion of the study trip.

As an indicator of the price for this study trip, the 2005 study trip to Morocco cost roughly 800 euros per participant, including accommodation, meals, round-trip flight, and local transportation.   

Space is limited. Participation is subject to the positive review of your 1-page statement of interest. Spouses and friends may not join the study trip.