Date

January 1 – 19, 2008 CLOSED

DESCRIPTION

The field of public relations has reached the global level, crossing borders of social, cultural and political divides. London, one of the world's most vibrant cities, will be your classroom. Meet with various public relations firms, the British Broadcasting Corporation, a government public affairs office, and an international association to witness the nature, history, and the practice of international public relations. Site visits, including the Cabinet War Rooms, will also be included. Topics to be covered include media relations, crisis communication, issues management, special event planning, research and the challenges of public relations management. Emphasis will be placed on the global and intercultural aspects of public relations practices.

CREDITS

3 credits in COMM 399

HOUSING

Students will stay in double or triple occupancy hotel accommodations

FACULTY

Michael Dickerson, Department of Communication, GMU, will be accompanying the group and will serve as the Instructor of Record

ELIGIBILITY

The program is open to George Mason University and non-Mason students of all levels, staff, faculty, and alumni, as well as the general public. To obtain credit, you need at least a 2.25 GPA.

COST

Program Fee: $3,665 ($3,715 for Non Mason Students)

The program fee includes:

• Round-trip international airfare between Washington, D.C. and London
• Double or triple occupancy rooms in tourist-class hotel
• Daily continental breakfast
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• Tuition for 3 undergraduate credits
• Transport to/from the airport in London
• Transportation to/from academic-related sites in London via public transportation
• Admission fees for academic-related site visits in London
• International Student Identity Card
• Travel guidebook
• Limited emergency insurance

The fee does NOT include:

• Personal expenses of any nature
• Books
• Mandatory health insurance that will cover you while abroad
• Alcoholic beverages during any planned group meal
• Anything not specifically mentioned above

Financial Aid may apply.

Center for Global Education - Mason Abroad Scholarships available for Mason students.

Center for Global Education - Mason Abroad reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

CGE reserves the right to raise its program fees in light of currency fluctuations or any other unforeseen circumstances.

APPLICATION & DEADLINE

Deadline: October 5, 2007
APPLY EARLY - SPACE IS LIMITED!

Participants who submit a completed application (Center for Global Education - Mason Abroad application and all required application materials) by September 14, 2007 will receive a $100 discount off the program fee.

To apply, first, consult the "How to Apply" section and, second, complete the online Center for Global Education - Mason Abroad application. You must pay the non-refundable $75 application fee and the non-refundable airline deposit for your application to be considered.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information, please attend a study abroad info session.
Program Officer: Erin Mateu