Management: International Business and Law

Required Courses

All students will enroll in two required courses.

• MGMT 109 (4 units)
• MGMT 180 (4 units)

Course Descriptions

MGMT 109: International Business Law (4 units)

Prerequisites: MGMT 108 recommended but not required.

International Business Law (MGMT 109) offers students an overview of the legal issues that businesses face as they expand their operations to other countries. International litigation, the Convention for the International Sale of Goods, international banking laws, GATT/WTO, NAFTA and United States regulation of foreign businesses will be among the topics covered. Special emphasis will be placed on the European Union and its regulatory scheme.

MGMT 109 satisfies requirements for the UCLA Business Economics major and UCLA Accounting minor. Business Economics majors and Accounting minors should consult with their academic advisor about course credit.

MGMT 180: International Business (4 units)

Prerequisites:  TBA

This course offers an introduction to the growing field of international business.  The course will present an overview, historical background, and theories that will assist students to understand the context of international business.

Syllabus/Schedule

TBA.  Syllabus and schedule are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

Grading

Travel Study courses must be taken for a letter grade.  Grades are typically based on class attendance and  participation, journals, a mid-term examination, and a final examination. Grading criteria is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

Textbooks

TBA.  You are responsible for purchasing your own textbooks. We strongly suggest you read as much of the text material as possible before you depart. Textbook information will be available at a later date.

Budget Estimate	UC Undergrads	UC Grad Students	Visiting Student
Program Fee	 $7500	 $8100	 $8100
Textbooks	 $100	 $100	 $100
Airfare	 $1800	 $1800	 $1800
Meals	 $1000	 $1000	 $1000
Spending Money	 $500	 $500	 $500

Program fee includes registration and course fees, accommodations, group arrival/departure meals, program excursions and health insurance.

Airfare, textbooks, optional courses, other meals, optional excursions and any COVID-19 testing required for travel are additional.

Fees are subject to change by action of the UC Regents. View full fee disclaimer.

Document Fee

Non-UCLA students will be charged a $50 Document Fee. This is a one-time document fee which covers fees for first-class mailing of official transcripts, diploma and much more. Please visit the Registrar’s Office Website for more information. Matriculated UCLA Students: Please visit the Registrar’s Office Website for document fee information.

IEI Fee
All undergraduate students will be charged a $61 IEI fee per summer. The IEI (Instructional Enhancement Initiative) fee is a course materials fee that is charged in order to support the use of technology in undergraduate education at UCLA.

Budgeting

We recommend that you budget accordingly to cover optional sightseeing, laundry, internet cafes, emergencies, etc.  How much to budget depends on your travel, entertainment and souvenir choices. It is always best to overestimate your spending. Take the time to research the cost of living in your destination and the activities you want to participate in while abroad.

Purchasing Airfare

Please do not purchase airfare until instructed to do so by your Travel Study Program Coordinator.

Financial Aid

Financial aid for Summer Sessions Travel Study programs is available to qualified UCLA students. All other students should inquire about financial aid at their home institution. For details about the financial aid application process, please visit the Financial Aid section of this website.

Accommodations

Students will reside in either student residence halls or hotels in Paris, with final details coming soon. All housing is double occupancy.

UCLA Travel Study reserves the right to change housing location. Should this be necessary, we will arrange comparable accommodations elsewhere.

Meals

Meal arrangements are pending. Students should be prepared to cover their daily meal expenses; however, welcome and departure meals may be included.

Please let us know when you apply for this program if you have any special dietary needs as well as any physical or medical conditions. We will advise you accordingly.

Excursions

This program includes several excursions as part of its curriculum with limited free days due to the short nature of the international component. A schedule of excursions will be available at a later date.  Activities will include walking tours, site visits, and at least one day trip to a cultural site near Paris.

If you plan on traveling extensively, we recommend that you budget additional spending money.  Travel to other European countries is best reserved for after the program concludes.