Dubai & India
To learn about travel advisories to the India & United Arab Emirates visit the U.S. State Department websites.
Due to the current instability in global travel, we reserve the right to cancel the trip.
Sign-ups for the May 2026 program are now open.
If you are interested in this program, please complete the form to receive additional information and program updates. Submitting the form does not represent a commitment to participate; formal enrollment will be confirmed at a later stage. For any questions, please contact Dr. Marina Sebastijanovic at msebastijanovic@uh.edu.
This program is open to senior undergraduate students and graduate students.
2026 Program Dates
Saturday, May 9 - Saturday, May 23, 2026
Cost: TBD
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Cost & Payment Information
The cost of the program is TBD. This includes hotel accommodations (double occupancy), corporate visits, seminars, cultural excursions and all local land transportation. Daily breakfast at the hotel, a welcome dinner and a closing lunch are also included. The cost of the trip does not include airfare, health insurance, UH tuition, Visas for India and Dubai, or any other meals. Because of the current international political climate, we reserve the right to cancel the trip any time prior to departure should we believe that student safety is compromised. In such a case, we will refund all fee payments made, but are not responsible for airline ticket reimbursements or other related incurred expenses.
Program Cost Includes:
- All Hotel accommodations (including breakfast)
- Local transportation
- Company visits and site tours
Program Cost Does Not Include:
- Airfare
- UH tuition and fees
- Travel insurance (On Call international travel insurance is required, cost is $1.54 per day)
- Visa India - Apply for a tourist visa
- Visa Dubai - Get at the airport in Dubai (U.S. citizens only)
Courses
Students must enroll in at least one of these three courses, but can take up to two courses:
- BUSI 4397 / GENB 7397
Microfinance: Local and Global Impact
Dr. Saleha Khumawala - SCM 4397 / SCM 7397
Closed Loop Supply Chain and Sustainability
Dr. Basheer Khumawala - MANA 7354
Regional Issues in Global Management: Asia
Dr. Nikhil Celly
International Travel Information
Participants must have a valid passport. A copy of your passport is required to sign up for the trip, so if you do not already have one, apply as soon as possible. Standard passport processing can take up to 6 weeks, though expedited (rush) service is available for an additional fee.
It is the student’s responsibility to research and comply with visa requirements based on their nationality. All students must obtain any necessary visas prior to travel.
For students traveling to India, a valid passport is required in order to apply for a visa – begin this process early to avoid delays.
Refer to the following websites for up-to-date information on passport and visa applications:
Arrival
Students are responsible for their own arrival travel arrangements. The program begins on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
During the Program
We will arrange all travel during the program at no additional expense to the student. This includes day trips, tours, and visits to local businesses.
Departure
The program ends on Saturday, May 23. Students may depart at any time that day.
Accommodation Information
Students will be provided double rooms upon arrival on Saturday, May 9, 2026 until departure on Saturday, May 23, 2026. 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.