The 'Sport, Commerce and Culture in the Global Marketplace' study abroad program will be delivered during the Summer 2011 Full Summer session (June 6th - August 12th, 2011). The program is intended to provide those advanced undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in international business, globalization, popular culture, sport and tourism, with first hand experience in, and a thorough understanding of, the rapidly expanding global sport marketplace. Students are provided a comprehensive orientation to traveling and living overseas, together with an extensive theoretical grounding for such academic study, prior to their departure. This will be the twelfth such study abroad program offered by the department in the last twelve years and the eleventh in London.

The two week study abroad component (July 10th through July 23rd, 2011) will be preceded by web delivery of readings, preparatory assignments and online discussion groups. The study abroad program will be based at The University of Roehampton, in southwest London, and will include:

1. Formal lectures delivered by the primary and secondary trip leaders as well as prominent guest scholars from European universities;
2. Lectures from leading global sport executives along with daily field visits to multinational sporting enterprises (e.g., F.A. Premier League, Wimbledon, Sky Sports, Octagon, Coca-Cola, Visa, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, Rugby Football Union, and Lords Cricket Ground) for 'behind the scenes' tours;
3. Small group/individual tutorials. Following the conclusion of the London-based program, students will be expected to complete culminating assignments.

Program costs include bed and breakfast, single accommodation for 13 nights at The University of Roehampton, closing dinner, daily lectures, 14 days of unlimited travel on London Transport (underground, buses and boats), admission and tours to sporting enterprises throughout London, an international Student I.D. Card, and six credit hours of tuition at The University of Memphis. Program participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements to The University of Roehampton.

Program Location:
Southlands College
University of Roehampton
80 Roehampton Lane
London SWIS SSL United Kingdom
TEL 011.44.208.392.3400

Accommodation will be provided in an award winning and purpose built, handicapped accessible hall of residence opened in 1997. It is located on an attractive wooded, suburban campus that provides 24 hour gated access and security. Single rooms are provided for all participants with shared showers, bathrooms, telephone, laundry facilities, and kitchenette area. Linen will be furnished. Breakfast will be provided daily with full access provided to SMART classrooms, recreational facilities, and the internet.

Transportation within London will be via London Transport (underground, buses, and boats). Program participants will be provided a 14 day pass for unlimited travel throughout London.