The program office will contact you to assist in registering for credit following your registration and deposit payment to the Global Program office for the short course.

Yes, an orientation will be held four to six weeks prior to your departure date. It is strongly recommended that you attend the pre-departure orientation. Additionally, there will be another orientation at the beginning of the program once you have arrived in your host country.

You will receive your syllabus during the pre-departure orientation.

The Global Programs Short Course is as an academic course and it is offered based upon demand. Minimum enrollment is required and the course may be subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient enrollment or adverse global conditions. Note: Pepperdine University will not be held liable if a program has to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.

Once your registration form and deposit have been received, you will receive confirmation of your space in the program via your Pepperdine e-mail account.

Yes, your deposit along with your completed registration form will secure your place in the short course program. Deposit is due no later than 7 days from the date of your application.

Please refer to the cancellation policy on the Policy and Program Information forms in the Required Documents link. All refunds will be less the $250 non-refundable deposit due to administrative and processing fees.

Yes, financial aid can be used for your program fee, but only after all tuition for course credit has been satisfied. If there is a remaining balance, it may be used for the short course program fee. A written verification of your approved financial aid funds from the Financial Aid Office is required.

Company policies vary in the types of procedures and voucher documents they can supply. If you receive a voucher form your company, please submit it to Pepperdine's Global Programs office. Please check with your company's reimbursement office to see if they may be able to provide a voucher indicating reimbursement.

Yes, a passport is required for your travel overseas for all Global Business Short Course destinations. For information about how to apply for a passport, visit http://www.state.gov/travel.

Pepperdine University provides emergency travel assistance through World Wide Assistance Services Inc. to students traveling out of the country for a university sponsored course. This service will provide a bridge to your personal medical insurance should an emergency occur. Each participant is required to have personal medical insurance. We recommend that you call your medical insurer's member services office regarding additional out-of-country coverage. Please carry your medical insurance card with you at all times when you are abroad.

Sunday evening through Saturday morning. Check-in is generally 12:00 p.m. (Sunday) and check-out is generally 9:00 a.m. (Saturday).

You may receive additional materials, announcements, and notifications about the course — all of which will be sent through your Pepperdine e-mail and/or Courses (powered by Sakai) to which you will be given access. Additionally, there will be a MANDATORY pre-departure session in which you will receive short course materials such as your syllabus, travel tips, etc.

Some Global Business Short Courses offer accommodations for guests. If your short course accommodates guests, he or she may participate in walking or bus tours if space permits. Your guest or spouse may also attend the final lunch or dinner on the last day of the course (Friday).

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