{"id":8081,"date":"2026-09-11T01:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T01:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/?page_id=8081"},"modified":"2026-09-11T01:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T01:00:33","slug":"mexico-marketing-strategy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/study-abroad\/undergraduate-programs\/summer-programs\/mexico-marketing-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico: Marketing Strategy in Aguascalientes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/422\/2026\/09\/Aguascalientes-Mexico-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/422\/2026\/09\/Aguascalientes-Mexico-Photo.jpg 512w, https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/422\/2026\/09\/Aguascalientes-Mexico-Photo-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take your business acumen global this May with an intensive, three-week Marketing Strategy immersion in Aguascalientes, one of Mexico\u2019s. In just 21 days, you&#8217;ll solve real-world brand challenges in international markets while building high-impact, cross-cultural experiences for your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em>Summer 2027 applications will launch in Fall 2026.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Courses<\/strong><\/td><td>BUS 468\/MKT 413: Marketing Strategy<br>M 380: Doing Business Globally<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NC State Cost<\/strong><\/td><td>$5,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dates<\/strong><\/td><td>May 9 \u2013&nbsp;May 30, 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Aguascalientes, Mexico<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/td><td>Office of Global Programs, Poole (<a href=\"mailto:poole_global@ncsu.edu\">poole_global@ncsu.edu<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Applications<\/strong><\/td><td><em><em>Applications for Summer 2027 will open October 1.<\/em><\/em><br><br>Early Action Deadline: November 15 (recommended)<br>Regular Action Deadline: February 5<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Detailed Information<\/strong><\/td><td>To learn about accommodations, eligibility, health &amp; safety and logistics, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/packabroad.ncsu.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=3826\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/packabroad.ncsu.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=3826\">PackAbroad program page<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Policy &amp; FAQs<\/strong><\/td><td>Learn more about our refund and withdrawal policy&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/study-abroad\/undergraduate-programs\/summer-programs\/refund-and-withdrawl-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<br><br>Get your general questions answered by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/study-abroad\/undergraduate-programs\/summer-programs\/faqs\/\">visiting the FAQ page<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BUS 468\/MKT 413 | Marketing Strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set against the backdrop of Mexico\u2019s vibrant economy, this course equips students to apply advanced brand management tools to complex international business challenges. Through real-world case analysis and cross-cultural market evaluation, students will master both qualitative and quantitative tools to navigate global trade environments. By the course&#8217;s end, students will sharpen their critical thinking and executive communication skills to confidently defend data-driven strategy recommendations on an international stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>M 380 | Doing Business <\/strong>in Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This experiential course combines in-class learning with out-of-classroom experiences to learn how business is done in Mexico from multiple perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*The M 380 course fulfills 3 credits of the interdisciplinary degree requirements for all NC&nbsp;State students. In addition, it counts as an elective for the business administration minor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Requisites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students must have completed the following course to be eligible to take BUS 468\/FIN 413:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BUS 360\/MKT 310: Principles of Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pre-requisites must be successfully completed before the start of the program.&nbsp;Students are able to apply to the program before they are enrolled in or while they are enrolled in the pre-requisite course. Acceptance to the program is conditional on the student enrolling in the pre-requisite and then successfully completing the course before the start of the program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a student fails the pre-requisite course and is not able to repeat the course before the start of the program, he or she will be required to withdraw from the program and the refund\/withdrawal policy will come into effect. Exceptions to the <a href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/study-abroad\/undergraduate-programs\/summer-programs\/refund-and-withdrawl-policy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2748\">refund\/withdrawal policy<\/a> will not be made due to a student\u2019s failure to pass the pre-requisite course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply for a Poole College of Management summer study abroad program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All courses are NC&nbsp;State courses and the grade earned in the course will count toward NC&nbsp;State GPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review your degree audit to determine how courses will count for your major. This program is designed for Poole majors, specifically those with a concentration in marketing. As such, this program is primarily for rising juniors and seniors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-one-column is-text wp-block-ncst-link-list\">\n          <h2 class=\"link-list-section__heading\">\n        Additional Resources\n      <\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"link-list__container\">\n      \n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/study-abroad\/undergraduate-programs\/summer-programs\/faqs\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/study-abroad\/summer-program-financing\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Funding<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/connect\/contact-us\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Poole Global Contact Information<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/global\/study-abroad\/scholarships-and-financing\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take your business acumen global this May with an intensive, three-week Marketing Strategy immersion in Aguascalientes, one of Mexico\u2019s. 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