Learning Abroad: Singapore

All students participating in the Singapore Learning Abroad program must fully comply with all University of Houston and CDC international travel recommendations in place at the time of this program. It is the students' responsibility to understand and follow all vaccination requirements (including acceptable vaccine types and verification methods), COVID-19 testing requirements and travel requirements (e.g., wearing masks).
To learn about travel advisories to Singapore visit the U.S. State Department Website.
Due to the current instability in global travel, we reserve the right to cancel the trip.
Sign-ups for the Spring Break March 2023 trip to Singapore now open.
2023 Program Dates: March 12-18
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Trip Details
Singapore Learning Abroad
Graduate Students Only.
Meet corporate executives and MNCs in Singapore, and also visit key cultural attractions! Learn about doing business in Asia, with a focus on Innovation.
Courses
Students must enroll in at least one of these two courses to participate in this program, and can earn up to 6 hours of course credit:
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MANA 7353: Regional Issues in Global Management
Dr. Nikhil Celly -
MANA 7397: International Environment of Business
Dr. Steve Werner
Draft Itinerary
Arrive March 12, Depart March 18
Total Costs
USD $2,400
Accommodation
6 nights accommodation (March 12-18) based on double occupancy at the Paradox Singapore Clark Quay
Students will be provided double rooms upon arrival on Sunday, March 12 until departure on Saturday, March 18. If available, students may request a single room (additional fee applies). Breakfast is included, but other meals, phone charges, laundry, and other charges are not. Students will need to give the hotel a credit card upon arrival to cover these additional charges.
If students desire to arrive in Singapore before Sunday or depart Singapore after Saturday, all arrangements for accommodations need to be made directly with the hotel.
Meals
- 6 Breakfasts
- 1 Welcome Dinner
- 1 Farewell Lunch
Included Tour
Half-day Singapore sightseeing tour on Day 2
Company Visits
- TBC
Program Cost Does Not Include
- International Airfare
- UH tuition and fees
- Meals not specified
- Travel insurance
International Travel Information
Participants must have a valid passport. Because a copy of your passport is required to sign up for the trip, if you do not have one you should apply for one as soon as possible. Students that are not U.S. citizens may require a Visa to enter/exit Singapore. It is the student's responsibility to verify visa requirements for their nationality. It is also the student's responsibility to acquire all necessary visas. Go to the state department's web site to get more information about international travel.
Reserving a Space for the Trip
Graduate Students Only.
To secure your space on the trip, students need to:
- Send an email to Dr. Nikhil Celly (ncelly@bauer.uh.edu) requesting a spot
Information About…
Courses
Students must enroll in at least one of these two courses to participate in this program:
- MANA 7346
Global Human Resource Management
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing
Dr. Steve Werner - MANA 7343
International Legal Environment of Management
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing
Dr. Je'Anna Abbott
Information About.....
Courses
- MARK 7370
Luxury Brand Management
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
Email: Dr. Vanessa Patrick
Profile - MARK 7369
International Marketing
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
Email: Prof. Amy Vandaveer
Profile
Course Details:
Courses to be during Summer Session II timeframe from May 29 – June 4, 2017
- All coursework outside of the weeklong trip to Paris will be online
Information About.....
Courses
- MANA 4397
Regional Issues in Global Management
Email: Dr. Steve Werner - MANA 4397
Positive Leadership in a Global Context
Email: Dr. Je’Anna Abbott
Tentative itinerary
Although the itinerary for this trip is still tentative, past trips have included:
- Czech Republic businesses
(Skoda, Oracle, Czechinvest ) - Czech Republic University
(Centre of Economics Research and Graduate Ed. at Charles Univ.) - Walking tour of Prague
About
- The City
- China Visa Requirement
- Travel Information from the U.S. Department of State
- Scholarships
Courses
MANA 7353 Regional Issues in Global Management: China
- Dr. Nikhil Celly
- Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
MANA 7397 International Environment of Business
- Professor Daniel Currie
- Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
Tentative Itinerary
- Company Visits
- Market Study
- Cultural Exploration
- Personal Time on Own