JMU Global Supply Chain in Panama and Colombia

Location

Harrisonburg, VA, Panama City, Panama, Cartagena , Panama, Colombia

Program Description

JMU in Panama and Colombia is a 3-phase program that offers 6-credit hours in Supply Chain Management (MGT 461) and International Logistics (MKTG 462). The program is open to all college of business majors who have completed COB 300 and all students that are accepted to the Global Supply Chain Management minor.

Location Description

Phase-1 (Harrisonburg, VA):

• Lectures on JMU campus from May 23rd - June 3rd, 2022
• Preparation and implementation of the first phase of the team project that includes components of social entrepreneurship, international logistics, and supply chain management.

Phase-2 (Panama City, Panama):

• Panama City, Panama from June 4th to June 9th, 2022
• Accommodations in Courtyard Marriott Hotel - Downtown Panama City
• Visits to amazing sites like Panama Canal and Colon Free Trade Zone
• Visits to global companies like Under Armour
• Cultural excursions to amazing tropical locations and indigenous tribes

Phase-3 (Cartagena, Colombia):

• Cartagena, Colombia from June 9th to June 20th, 2022
• A UNESCO World Heritage site and home to Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar (UTB).
• Work on an international import/export project with Colombian students
• Visit the beautiful Centro Histórico de Cartagena, taste local food, and enjoy the tropical islands.

Director

Mert Tokman | tokmanmx@jmu.edu | COB: Marketing

Luis Novoa | novoadlj@jmu.edu | CIS & Business Analytics

Accommodations

Phase-1: Students will be expected to cover their own housing in Harrisonburg during Phase-1.

Phase-2: Students will be provided hotel rooms rooms with double occupancy and free wifi at Courtyard Mariott Downtown Panama City.

Phase-3: Students will be provided rooms with double occupancy, free wifi, and maid service at executive suites of Orange by Travelers, in Cartagena, Colombia.

Students will be provided everyday breakfast and occasional group meals.

Additional Items to Consider

No visas required for either Panama or Colombia for US citizens staying less than 90 days.

COVID-19 Location Information:

Each country has different requirements upon entry with regard to COVID-19. Please check this website for the most up-to-date information on what is required for the country (or countries) that are part of this program. Please note that this changes often, so we encourage you to check back frequently.

Applicant Criteria

Applicants must have a GPA minimum of 2.0

Prerequisites: COB 300C or ISAT 211

Must be accepted to COB or Global Supply Chain Management minor

Some Spanish will be helpful

Junior or senior standing