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This course counts towards a Marketing or Strategic Analysis concentration.  

Course Title: BUS 492 Luxury Business Strategy 

Course Description:  Offered as part of the Merrill Family Global Campus Experience, this course is designed to immerse Beedie School of Business students in Italy's vibrant luxury, fashion, and food industries. Through lectures, experiential learning, and cultural activities, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the unique business practices, providing students with firsthand experience of the local culture and business environment. The course will integrate students enrolled at the host university to reinforce international exposure. 

All MFGCE participants will receive a subsidy of $2,000 from the Merrill Family Global Campus Experience Fund to support their travel and participation. 

This program uses a cost recovery model, meaning the total cost will vary depending on the number of participants. The program cost has also been subsidized in part by the Merrill Family Global Campus Experience Fund. 

Program Fee Covers:

• Shared accommodations
• Group transportation
• Course field trips
• Group day trip to Florence

Additional Costs:

• SFU tuition
• Airfare and other transportation
• Personal expenses (i.e. food, cellular coverage, travel insurance) 

This program is open to SFU business major or joint major students only. Visiting, non-degree, diploma, and certificate students are not eligible.

General Requirements

• Must be 19 years or older
• Completion of at least 45 units, including 12 units at SFU
• Minimum SFU CGPA of 2.5 and SFU Business GPA of 2.30
• Successful completion of BUS 360 and BUS 343 with a final grade of C- or higher.