Mexico City – Study Abroad 2026 – SPTE 570

PROGRAM DATES:
Travel: 8 March 2026 through 15 March 2026

FACULTY LEADERS:
Armen Shaomian
Tarlan Chahardovali

COST: $2,500.00, plus airfare, tuition, study abroad fee, and insurance.

COURSE CREDIT:
3 Credit Hours – SPTE 570

This course examines a variety of global sport and entertainment management issues. The emphasis will be on an understanding of the concepts related to sport and entertainment management in an international setting.

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:

• In-country transportation
• Lodging at 4-star hotel with 24/7 concierge
• Full daily breakfast
• Two group lunches
• Tickets to sporting events and activities outlined on 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 (~ $36)
• Trip Interruption insurance (recommended)
• USC Education Abroad application fee (~ $225, Undergraduate Students Only)
• 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 $2,500.00 + 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 1 December 2025. Please complete your application with the Education Abroad Office prior to 5 January 2026. You must register and pay for SPTE 570 no later than 7 January 2026.

Payment Deadlines:
1st Program Fee payment of $1,250.00 — due by 1 December 2025
2nd Program Fee payment of $1,250.00 — due by 10 January 2026

Program fees are not refundable.