DATES
4 - 28 July, 2011
LOCATION
Classes and accommodation are at Galilee International Management Institute on Kibbutz Mizra, which is located in the rural northern region of Israel.
PROGRAMME OF STUDY
The course will be held at the Galilee International Management Institute's Study Centre . Palestinian and Israeli faculty will lecture and conduct workshops and seminars. There will be 6 academic hours per day, 5 days per week, which will include appropriate study tours to various organisations and institutions. Weekend excursions to historic, religious and archaeological sites in Israel will also be included in the Programme.
DIPLOMA
Participants, who successfully complete the summer programme, including submission of assignments, will be granted a “Diploma in Political Science and Middle East Studies”, by Galilee International Management Institute.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should be fluent in English and it is preferable, though not essential, for candidates to have acquired an academic degree in political science, Middle East Studies or a related subject.
Please note: Candidates that want to be considered for a tuition scholarship must write a Motivation Letter which will then be forwarded to the Admission Committee.
FEES
Tuition: - US $ 2,250
Local expenses: Early birds – October 1st - April 1st : $3,200
Late registration – April 2nd - June 1st : $3,500
Local expenses fees cover: accommodation (double occupancy), full board, study materials, medical insurance, study tours and field trips, guided weekend excursions and outings, airport transfers.
These fees do not include airfare to and from Israel.
Please note: Students who prefer single occupancy will pay a supplement of US $525 for the single room.
SCHOLARSHIPS
A limited number of tuition scholarships will be available to qualified candidates.
CANCELLATION FEE
Payment for the programme includes a registration fee, which is non refundable and equals 20% of the total sum of the living expenses fee.
Should you decide to cancel your participation, payment will be refunded as follows:
20 days or more before date of course commencement - 80%
10-20 days before date of course commencement - 50%
No refunds are possible 10 days or less prior to course commencement.
INSURANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Travel Insurance
Even though Israel is a safe country enjoying a very low crime rate; it is highly advisable to purchase a TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICY prior to your arrival at our programme at the Galilee International Management Institute's study centre. As we have a very high amount of participants, we are limited in any assistance through our insurance in those rare cases of loss or theft. Therefore we recommend that your policy covers the loss or damage of any valuables you may wish to bring with you such as a laptop computer, camera, glasses, jewellery etc.
The Galilee International Management Institute cannot compensate participants for loss or damage of private property.
Before Departure
Prior to travelling to any domestic or international destination, it is always advisable to consider investing in a travel insurance policy to ensure any loss or theft of your personal possessions on your way to Israel.
Baggage & Money Cover
Insurance for personal possessions is vital when travelling, and while most insurance policies will compensate very well for lost or delayed baggage, they may be slightly more limiting when claiming for personal possessions or cash. Most travel insurance policies do not provide "new for old" as is standard with most household insurance, rather, they cover the value of the item at the time it is lost or stolen.
Credit Cards and Cash
Your insurance policy should cover the loss or theft of cash up to a certain value. It is recommended that you travel with an international credit card with you and carry only a small amount of cash at all times to minimise your risk. Credit cards may be covered under your household contents insurance, and some have their own insurance policies associated with them. These insurance policies may be slightly limited when it comes to travel so be sure to check that you have adequate insurance and take out extra if you need to.
Contents Insurance
Most travel insurance policies are fairly restrictive when it comes to the upper limit that you can claim for a single item. It is recommended that you do not take any extremely valuable items with you on a trip abroad. If you must take valuables then most household contents insurance policies will have a clause for items briefly taken out of the country. Taking out extra cover on your household contents insurance is a good plan for valuable items such as a mobile phone, digital cameras, laptop computers and jewellery. This kind of insurance may also provide "new for old" cover on your valuable items.
Remember - only take valuable items if absolutely necessary.
Travel Documents
Documents vital for travel such as your passport or tickets are very often covered by travel insurance policies but loss of these documents may cause severe delays to your trip or return home so be sure to take special care if them. If you lose your passport while in Israel, report it immediately to the Galilee International Management Institute authorities. You will be required to apply for a replacement passport - remember to take some identification with you as you will have to prove your identity before you will be issued with a replacement. It is recommended to make photocopies of your passport before your trip. These copies are to be kept separately and not in the same hand luggage as your passport.
GALILEE INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT INSTUTE'S STUDY ENVIRONMENT
Galilee International Management Institute is committed to attaining excellence through diversity. Diversity infuses richness and fosters strength within our international programmes, focusing on respect for all human differences, including age, cultural, ethnic, racial, linguistic, gender, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual orientation, and ability. Our participants are valued for bringing a balance into perspective with their skills and strengths, to our programmes.
Understanding and embracing the diversity of our participants from different origins and ideologies brings an important element to the college. Galilee International Management Institute is blessed with an experienced, international workforce equipped with cultural skills, helping to maintain excellence through diversity, providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment.
"Never take a person's dignity: it is worth everything to them, and nothing to you". Frank Barron
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