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Supply Chain Management in Cuba

Program Details 

Supply Chain Management in Cuba is a faculty-led study abroad program exploring how supply chains operate in a restricted, government-controlled economy. Students will experience Cuba’s unique economy firsthand—visiting factories, farms, private enterprises, economists, cultural leaders, and legal experts. Academic sessions begin in March, followed by an immersive cultural and academic experience in Havana and Viñales.

Students will analyze Cuban supply chains, compare private and government-run operations, and develop a final project on how U.S.–Cuba trade could function if economic restrictions were lifted.

Selection Criteria:

  • Must possess a valid passport.
  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Must meet with Program Leader for a maturity assessment interview
  • Must follow WSU Student Code of Conduct
  • Must agree to all trip policies and expectations
  • Open to all majors (no prerequisites)
  • Group Size: Minimum 10 participants, Maximum 18 participants

Destination:

Havana, Cuba
Viñales Valley

Program Travel Dates:

April 25th – May 06th, 2026

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Cost

Cost: $2300 (for all business students)
         $4647 (for all other participants)

Deposit: $500  Deposit is due 72 hours after registration. If not paid in that timeframe, you may be dropped from your trip.

Payments can now be made online! Visit this website for instructions on how to pay your deposit and future payments online. Charges should show on your account within 24-48 hours after registration. If you want to pay with cash or check, please pay at the Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning.

Need a passport? Visit the Weber Passport Office for application information and appointments.

Includes: insurance, tuition, room and board, local transportation abroad, excursions, and some meals.

Not included: airfare, visa fees, passport, incidentals, excess baggage costs, any unscheduled travel, and some meals.

This program supports Weber State’s sustainability goals and contributes to carbon-neutral travel initiatives.

Itinerary

Itinerary subject to change

April 26 (Sun): Arrival in Havana; transfer to B&B; dinner at Casa Vera
April 27 (Mon): Cigar factory tour; Plaza de la Revolución; Old Havana walking tour
April 28 (Tue): Economics walking tour; lunch; meeting with international business lawyer
April 29 (Wed): Visit to Agricultural Cooperative; meeting with Cuban economist
April 30 (Thu): Day trip to Viñales; tobacco farm; art studio visit
May 1 (Fri): Visit Fusterlandia; Callejón de Hamel cultural experience; MIPYMES owner meeting
May 2 (Sat): Meeting with Cuban journalist/activist; private-sector expert; private jazz concert
May 3 (Sun): National Museum of Fine Arts tour; Afro-Cuban Santería cultural program
May 4 (Mon): Beach day at private beach house
May 5 (Tue): Salsa class; local market visit; group dinner
May 6 (Wed): Airport transfer and departure from Havana
May 6–7: Arrival back in Utah (depending on flights)

Academic Courses

Students who participate in this study abroad program will be able to register for up to three (3) semester credits through Weber State University in:

  • SCM 4850 - Global Supply Chain in Cuba (3)
    Covers supply chain operations in restricted economies, Cuban business environment, cultural influences, and global trade scenarios.

Program Directors

Dr. Hugo DeCampos – Program Leader - Associate Professor, Supply Chain Management
hugodecampos@weber.edu

Dr. Grant Cohen – Supporting Expert - University of Colorado Boulder
Provides corporate and economic insights, Cuban cultural knowledge, and on-ground coordination support.

Trip Cancellations

If Weber State cancels a trip for any reason, all participants will be refunded 100% of funds paid to the school. If a participant withdraws from the program for any reason, they are subject to the refund policy found on the first page of the application.  Deposits are always non-refundable, unless the program is canceled by Weber State.  No refunds will be issued 30 days prior to program start date. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Study Abroad Office at (801) 626-8715.