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Course Objectives
Students should be able by the end of the semester to:

General
1. Gain a better understanding of proper international business methods, cultures, and practices. Learn to represent GSU well.
2. Improve presentation skills through repeated practice.
3. Understand role of Ismalic faith in business.

Entrepreneurship
4. Explain the different circumstances of young and old entrepreneurs in Egypt and Dubai.
5. Study the recent changes inthe area that are encouraging locals to start businesses.
6. Explain the role of entrepreneurship and government interaction in the area's economic development.
7. Learn how to start a company in a Muslim country.

Technology
8. Learn to capture and store digital live content.
9. Post captures to trip blog.


Course Thesis
All elements of the trip will focus on this thesis question: "The countries of the UAE and Egypt have very different levels of entrepreneurship. Why "

Pre-trip Meetings- Manners Room, 7th floor of RCB

Class 1 April 11th, 5:30-8
Introduction to Entrepreneurship around the World
Study of International Entrepreneurship, Course Outline, Grading, Introductions
Rules for Overseas Travel with Georgia State
Entrepreneurship Module 1

Class 2 April 18th, 5:30-8
Business Practices in Egypt
Culture of Egypt

Class 3 April 25th, 5:30-8
Business Practices in Dubai
Culture of Dubai

Class 4 May 2nd, 5:30-8
Structural Elements of Entrepreneurship
Need versus Necessity
Women versus Men
Old versus Young
Entrepreneurship Module 2

Class 5 May 6th, 5:30-8
Entrepreneurship in Egypt and Dubai
Middle Eastern Areas on Entrepreneurship Expertise
Entrepreneurship Module 3



Class 6 May 7th, 5:30-8
Dreamweaver Class
Lesson on Video Capturing and Video Editing



Class 7 May 8th, 5:30-8
Dreamweaver Class 2

Class 8 May 9th, 5:30-8
HTML and Posting

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Required Elements

1. Relevant Presentation (15 percent).
During the trip, each student will make a 10 – 15 minute presentation on something relevant to entrepreneurship or the Middle East. These presentations may be about any topic in Egypt or Dubai, or entrepreneurship including reports about companies we will visit, but must be approved by the instructor. The goal of this assignment is to broaden our understanding of all things Middle Eastern. You will need to prepare a one page study sheet for your topic.

Topics Already Selected
Jim - We will never run out of oil.
Chris - What makes Burj al-Arab the world's best hotel?
Lee - The growing sustainability requirements for buildings in Dubai.
Marisol - Does a correlation exist between religious freedom and growth of entrepreneurship in Dubai and Egypt? 
Christa - Egyptian cuisine.
Will - The man made islands and the risk of natural disasters.
Linda - Five major neighborhoods in Dubai.
Michael - Imhotep.
Aimee - Sheik Mohammed of Duabi.
Musu - How the pyramids were built.
Germaine - Leisure activities in Dubai.
Sudhir - Cricket.
Jewelle - Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world.
Yasmeen - Arabic.
Bonita - Currency in Egypt and Dubai.
Keith - Egypt Real estate market.
Fazana - Public Transportation in Egypt.
Jessica - Sports in Egypt.
Stephen - Hatshepsut: President and CEO of Ancient Thebes.
Dewanna - Trade in Egypt and Dubai.
Emma - Medical Tourism.
Tony - Sharia Law and Its Influence on Government

2. Individual Conduct (10 percent).
Attendance is required at ALL class functions, in Atlanta, Egypt and Dubai. In class, students will be graded on the quality of their contribution. On the trip, they will be graded on how positively they reflect upon GSU, the instructors, Atlanta, Georgia, and America.

3. Entrepreneurship Scavenger Hunt (30 percent).
Going out into these cities, learn why entrepreneurship is the way it is. What do people on the street think? What do entrepreneurs think? The groups must meet and, in detail, interview one entrepreneur per country.

Scavenger Hunt Suggested Steps
   1. Identify (find) one entrepreneur in Egypt and one in Dubai
   2. Arrange to meet them while in Egypt and Dubai
   3. Compile list of questions
   4. Meet
   5. Edit results
   6. Post

4. Results Blogging (35 percent).
The class will be divided into 4 groups and each group will be required to report on a certain number of presentations. During the trip, the class will meet with various entrepreneurs and government officials, arranged by the faculty. Groups will have cameras and microphones. They will record the events of the trip and upload them to a group blog. This report will include video highlights and a write up of the events and relevant lessons learned. Focus please on answering the Course Thesis.

5. Final Thesis Answer (10 percent).
Each student write a 2 page, single spaced answer to the thesis question(s). It is due June 20th at 5pm.

Conduct of the Study Abroad Course

This study abroad course will focus on entrepreneurship, in Egypt and Dubai. Before leaving for the Middle East, we will meet five times during the summer to study entrepreneurship in Egypt and Dubai. These classes will consist of some lectures, but more importantly, students will make presentations on various aspects of entrepreneurship in Egypt and Dubai. During this study abroad, all students are required to participate in all class functions, including all meetings with various government and educational officials, and entrepreneurs.



Grades

A weighted average grade of 90% or more on all requirements = A
80% through 89.99% = B
70% through 79.99% = C
60% through 69.99% = D
Less than 60% = F

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Will be announced in May....

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This study abroad course will use www.InternationalEntrepreneurship.com/ as its primary text book.