Mexico City – Study Abroad 2027 – SPTE 570 - Stadiums to Stages: The Business of Sportainment in Mexico City

PROGRAM DATES:
Travel: 6 March 2027 through 13 March 2027

FACULTY LEADERS:
Armen Shaomian, D.M.A.
Tarlan Chahardovali, Ph.D

COST: $3,000.00 - Plus airfare, tuition, study abroad fee, and insurance.

COURSE CREDIT:
3 Credit Hours – SPTE 570

Experience the intersection of sports, entertainment, and global business in Mexico City, one of the world's most dynamic sportainment capitals. Through exclusive industry visits, networking with professionals, and immersive cultural experiences, you'll gain firsthand insight into how major sporting and entertainment events drive business, marketing, and fan engagement on a global scale.

Highlights:

• Unleash the Fury: Lucha Libre Wrestling Live!
• Network with Industry Titans and Execs
• Step into Artist Frida Kahlo's World

...and So Much More!

*Please note that events listed here and on the final itinerary are subject to change based on business necessity.

Program Fees Include:

• Lodging accomodations
• Breakfast daily
• In-country transportation
• Select group meals
• Admission to all events and activities outlined in program itinerary

Program Fees Do Not Include:

• Transportation to/from airport, airfare (US to Mexico City, round trip)
• Tuition for SPTE 570
• USC global health insurance (~ $40)
• USC Education Abroad application fee (~ $225)
• Meals, site visits, and excursions not listed on final itinerary
• Passports, required vaccinations, and required medical treatment/testing/documentation
• Personal expenses and shopping

Price per student is $3,000.00 + tuition (separate) for SPTE 570, USC global health insurance, and Education Abroad fee. Program fees are non-refundable. If the program is cancelled by USC prior to departure, recoverable costs will be refunded.

This trip is limited to 12 participants and is expected to be filled quickly; reserve your space by submitting your first payment soon.

Reserve your space by 30 November 2026. Please complete your application with the Education Abroad Office prior to 1 December 2026. You must register and pay for SPTE 570 - Stadiums to Stages: The Business of Sportainment in Mexico City no later than 1 January 2027.

Payment Deadlines:
1st Program Fee payment of $1,500.00 — due by 30 November 2026
2nd Program Fee payment of $1,500.00 — due by 15 January 2027

Program fees are not refundable.