Thailand | UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

2025 program information will be published by October 1

Thailand is a paradise of culture, history, and natural beauty, offering visitors a true adventure. On this program, students will gain insights into one of Thailand’s key economic contributors: tourism. Ecotourism in Thailand is a thriving industry because this tourist hotspot has managed to conserve its resplendent natural beauty despite millions of tourists flocking to the country. Beaches, rivers, mountains, valleys, and a vast green cover entice tourists to this kingdom. After this program, students will understand tourism’s role in local and national economies and how the industry is taking new strides to implement sustainable practices.

Students will also engage in a hands-on service-learning activity during their time in Thailand, actively working to better the community they are visiting while learning about the challenges unique to the area through a management discussion.

Dr. Jenna Haugen, Clinical Assistant Professor of Management and Corporate Communication, will lead this program.

Eligibility

GPA Requirement: None
Language Prerequisite: None
Language of Instruction: English
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Application Dates

Application Opens: November 4, 2024
Application Deadline: January 13, 2025

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Program Information

Program Terms and Dates

Application Requirements

You must be admitted to the UNC Kenan-Flagler Undergraduate Business Program as a business major or minor to apply for this program. Pre-business students, first-year AAP students, non-business majors and minors, and non-UNC students are not eligible. Admission status will be verified for all applicants.

The following items are required for application to the program.

Essay (written and video)
Resume
Scholarship
Campus Safety/Honor Code
Attendance at one of the following information sessions:
- Monday, December 2, 2024 – 5:15-6:30pm (in person, McColl 3250)
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – 5:15-6:30pm (in person, McColl 3250)
- Thursday, January 9, 2025 – 5:00-6:15pm (virtual, registration link coming soon)

Complete application information and instructions can be found on the Undergraduate Business Global Programs Apply page. Access the application through the Undergraduate Business Programs Application Portal.

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Academics

Please visit Global Academic Procedures for detailed credit and other academic information.

You will be enrolled in a 3.0 credit hour course during the Fall semester in Mod 2, earning UNC business elective credit and satisfying the requirements for Experiential Education/High Impact.
Selected participants will be expected to actively contribute and engage in the course from the first session through the end of the program. Missing a class for personal reasons is not excused.
Possible assignments could be a combination of:
- Completing a cultural profile
- Journaling about cultural, career and academic subjects
- Team projects such as podcast broadcasts, storyboarding, infographic creation and presentation, and/or presenting about company visits
- Reading responses.

Housing

Program Cost

We suggest you create your study abroad budget using our budget worksheet (xlsx) to help you think about your costs on this program:

Populate the figures from the tables below into the left side costs of attendance
Input your financial resources on the right

Your customized budget sheet can help determine your current financial status, and help you understand what additional funding you may need to help make this an affordable program option.

Cashier Billed Expenses*
Expense	Estimated Amount
Tuition & Program Fees¹	$4,220
GeoBlue International Medical Insurance	$15

*Cashier Billed Expenses are those charges billed directly to your UNC ConnectCarolina account.

Out of Pocket Estimates**
Expense	Estimated Amount
International Airfare – Estimate for departure from RDU airport. We encourage you to research flight costs from the nearest airport to your home, as you may find better rates.	$2,800
Immigration Visa/Residence Permit	$0 (US Citizens)
Passport Application Renewal	$145
International Cell Phone Plan²	$100
Personal Expenses
Meals Not Provided by Program	$100
Travel Insurance	$100
Local Transportation Not Provided by Program	$50
Hotel Incidentals (ex. Laundry, Phone)	$25

Total Estimated Expenses:	$7,555

Withdrawal Policy: Once a student accepts their offer to study abroad, the spot will be considered filled and will not be offered to another student. Students who withdraw after accepting an offer must email UBP Global Programs at ubpglobal@kenan-flagler.unc.edu stating in full the reasons for the late withdrawal. Students who withdraw from UBP Global administered programs are responsible for non-recoverable costs. Your cashier’s account will be assessed an additional charge to cover any/all amounts that Kenan-Flagler UBP Global programs have committed or paid on your behalf and are non-recoverable at the time of withdrawal, such costs may include, housing, meals, transportation, and faculty or staff compensation.

¹Includes accommodations (including breakfast daily and wireless internet), travel as part of the program, venue rental if required, airport transfers, some lunches, and cultural activities as outlined on the itinerary, gratuities for guides, and study abroad administrative fee ($700).
²Cost of the plan varies depending on individual cell phone provider. The program expects participants to purchase an international phone plan for emergency purposes. Wifi available at the hotel.
**Out of Pocket Estimates are based on the cost of the program, which is determined by combining the average costs our previous students have spent in each of these categories, along with the costs our partner provides to us as their averages. These estimates are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations, bank fees, and individual variances in costs of living.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Travel Documents

Do you have a valid passport? If yes, check your passport’s expiration date to ensure that your passport is valid at least 6 months after your program’s scheduled end date. If not, you’ll need to submit a passport renewal application.

Do you need to apply for a passport (first time or renew)? If yes, we recommend that you get started on your passport application right away as you’ll need time to collect documents like your birth certificate to include as part of your application. For complete instructions click here.

Will I need immigration documents? U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Thailand.

Meet with an Advisor

UBP students can schedule a meeting with the UBP Global Team to learn more about this and other Global Immersion Electives by clicking on the “Schedule Appointment” link below.

Schedule Appointment

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