Why Business Majors Should Study Abroad
By Cheryl Noll, Ph.D.
Chair, Business
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"At the School of Business, we are proud to offer our students the opportunity to study abroad and to become prepared for the international world of business. When you participate in one of our faculty-led study abroad adventures, you have the chance to learn about business from a global perspective, which is a necessity in today’s business world. You will also learn about how companies operate in a global economy. Besides learning about business, you will learn to challenge yourself. By stepping into the unknown and the unfamiliar, you will become prepared to trust yourself and to make the decisions that you will someday be called upon to make. Students who have participated in our study abroad courses and programs describe the excitement of traveling abroad and the confidence and competence the experience has given them. As a professional and as a person, there is no better way to enhance your education than to study abroad. A lifetime of experience awaits you, and our dedicated faculty stand ready to support you as you embark on this truly life-changing endeavor." |
Recommended Study Abroad Programs for Business Majors
China
Discovery China
Beijing and Hong Kong, China
Summer
This program, hosted by the University of International Business and Economics, is designed for students who wish to experience China through Chinese business and economics studies, field trips, and cultural activities.The lectures (subject to change) are based on three courses: International Politics of China, Doing Business in China, Seminar in China’s FDI and Trade Policy.
Germany
University of Würzburg
Würzburg
Semester or Year
Würzburg is a young old city, as the people like to say. It is an old city because of its 1400 year old history. Each day, city-goers are surrounded by cultural artifacts dating back to different epochs. Yet, the city is young because Würzburg has one of the highest concentrations of 20 to 30-year-olds in Bavaria and thousands of students come to receive their education here. International Trade is one course offered in English for Business majors at the University of Würzburg.
Greece
Odyssey in Athens
Athens
Summer, Semester or Year
Odyssey in Athens is designed to afford college students a rich cultural experience in the birthplace of Western civilization while they take accredited, upper-level courses in their chosen fields of study. Odyssey in Athens is based in the facilities of the University of Indianapolis, Athens Campus in the heart of downtown - footsteps away from the Plaka, the old section of Athens at the base of the Acropolis.
American College of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Summer, Semester or Year
Greece -- home of the Olympian gods, sun-filled, passionate -- has been a destination popular with visitors for centuries."Undiscovered" Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece, true crossroads of East and West, and gateway to the Balkans. Founded in 315 B.C, Thessaloniki is now a modern seaport city of 1.5 million inhabitants renowned for its wide avenues, neighborhood squares and tree-lined streets. While at the Athens Campus of the University of Indianapolis, Business majors can take courses in Accounting, Management and Marketing.
The Netherlands
Business Study Abroad: European Union (Faculty-led)
Maastricht, Netherlands with field trips to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Rome and other major European cities
Summer
This study abroad course introduces students to the international business environment focusing on the European Union (EU). The course, which will be taught in Maastricht, The Netherlands, will include field trips to business firms and, possibly, to the EU headquarters in Brussels. Students will be encouraged to travel to other places in Europe on weekends.
North Cyprus
Eastern Mediterranean University
Famagusta
Summer, Semester or Year
Eastern Mediterranean University is located on an island in the Mediterranean Sea in the midst of three continents, which makes it easy and economical to travel to Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, and Egypt. EMU is a comprehensive university with strong programs in many subject areas, including business. All EIU students receive a free room at EMU.
Panama
Spring Break
The course is designed for both undergraduate and graduate business studentsk. Students stay at the City of Knowledge, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama, near the Panama Canal. Students are given the opportunity to learn from local professional and academic guest speakers. Visits are made to local businesses (e.g. banking, tourism, transportation, logistics, entrepreneurial) and institutions of administration, learning and government (e.g. Panama Canal Authority, environmental authority, universities). The course provides general international business knowledge as well as focused information about emerging markets, Latin America, environmental issues, international banking and currency practices, and trade/transportation/logistics. In addition to classes held in Panama, multiple classes are held at EIU before departure in preparation for the trip and upon return for concluding course activities.
South Korea
Sogang University
Seoul
Summer, Semester or Year
Around 1,350 foreign students are currently studying at Sogang University in various academic programs. International Students participating in the exchange program may register for courses offered in Korean or English to take a maximum of 21 credits per semester. You can enroll in business courses offered in English and experience living in urban Seoul. English-language courses in Business Administration and Management can be taken at Sogang University.
Ajou University
Suwon
Summer, Semester or Year
Consistent with its emphasis on global education, Ajou University offers a variety of courses taught in English and Korean on a regular basis. These courses provide an excellent opportunity for both international and Korean students to study their chosen fields in an international atmosphere. All EIU students studying at Ajou for a semester or longer receive a free room. Ajou University offers courses in Statistics, Management, Accounting, and Marketing, which are all taught in English, to Business majors.
Sweden
Linnaeus University
Växjö
Semester or Year
With 14,000 students, Linnaeus University is similar in size to EIU. The town of Växjö is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Forests, lakes and rivers make it an attractive area for those who love outdoor activities. Växjö is a highly modern town of 76,000 inhabitants. There are excellent sports facilities plus a rich cultural life - with a concert hall, a theater, museums and cinemas. Business Administration, Management and Marketing concentrations can take core and core-option courses at Linnaeus University.
United Kingdom
University of Westminster
London
Summer, Semester or Year
Located in the center of London, Westminster students have easy access to London's world class theatres, libraries, museums, shops, and other entertainment venues. London is a city of 8 million people with enough museums, social and cultural events, gardens, shopping, and sight-seeing to keep you busy for months, if not years! You will never be bored as a student studying in London. Upper-division courses are offered to Business majors at the University of Westminster.
University of Winchester
Winchester
Semester or Year
Winchester prides itself on being a very student-centered campus, and its small student body will help you feel at-home. Winchester was once the site the mythical Round Table of King Arthur. Today, you will find plenty of activities in and around Winchester to keep you busy; Stonehenge is just a stones-throw away while the seaside resort towns of Bornemouth and Poole are just an hour away. London is also an hour by train. MGT 4700, among others, is a course offered at the University of Winchester.
Harlaxton College
Grantham, England
Semester or Year
Harlaxton Manor is a 100-room Victorian manor house located in the English midlands. Students live and study at the manor along with their faculty members and other Harlaxton staff members. Harlaxton offers upper-division courses for English majors.
Harlaxton is a unique experience because you live, dine and study with your professors. This gives it a great community feeling because you interact with your faculty outside of the classroom. --Kayla Blue, Fall 2009
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