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Fashion/Design Market Trends
Las Vegas - August 20-23, 2012

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American Traveler (noncredit) Program

Explore marketing concepts for the fashion industry at the MAGIC Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Eligibility:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older, regardless of parental consent
  • Complete American Traveler registration
  • Permission of program leader

Program information:

The noncredit programs runs concurrently with FACS (DMT) 426, which provides participants the opportunity to gain an understanding of market concepts by attending a major marketing event.  We expect 6 to 8 students in the Study Away course.  American Travelers are expected to fully participate in all program activities before, during and after the program. 

Planned Activities:

  • Complete readings and participate in discussions prior to travel component
  • Attend MAGIC in Las Vegas  (www.MAGIConline.com)

Program Package:

  • Includes lodging (double occupancy), ground transport in Las Vegas (for course), admission fees (for course). 
  • There is no tuition charge for American Travelers, and no WKU credit is earned.
  • Items not include are transportation to/from Las Vegas, meals, snacks, and individual expenses of the trip.
    **  The Study Away office can help make your travel arrangements.  **
  • Initial payment due with paper application.  Balance will be due prior to travel.
  • Final program fee subject to change due to travel arrangements.

Timeline (subject to change):

  • April 18  - Priority deadline - Application with initial payment on credit/debit card
  • April 18  - Initial class meeting and orientation
  • July 21 - Final payment due on credit/debit card
  • July 11 - online class portion begins
  • August 20 -  program starts in Las Vegas
  • August 23 - program ends in Las Vegas
  • August 30 - Post-program assessment by Study Away

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Closed

Details:

  • Program Fee

    $998 (est)
    ** based on double-occupancy
    Deposit:  $300 with registration 
    Final:  $698
  • Program Leader:

    devona dixon
    Dr. Devona Dixon
    (270) 745-3995
    devona.dixon@wku.edu
  • Location:

    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Term:

    August 20 - 23, 2012
    Summer Session: 
    July 11 - August 11
  • Attachments:

    Syllabus (for credit) 
    Registration Form

     
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