Study Abroad in Panama

We're off to Panama! From June 6-27, eight BBC and four BBN students will venture to Panama City for study abroad.

Doing Business in Panama is an introduction to the successes and challenges of doing business in Panama, a small Central American country, in an era of rapid globalization. This three-credit course features:
Overview of the business environment in Panama and its relation to Tampa Bay
Lectures by USF Dean of International Affairs, Dr. María Crummett, and local experts
Introduction to Spanish language and culture offered by second course, Panamanian Culture(GEB 2035); Site visits to government agencies, multinational enterprises, and local firms including the Panama Canal Authority, Dell, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Excursions to areas of cultural interest to supplement business and government visits
Course topics include:

• Panama’s strategic location between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean
• Trade relations between Panama and the U.S. including the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA)
• Trade, tourism and economic development
• The role of culture in international business

Join us as we give you the tales of our Panama experience!