Global Business Programs provide students with exciting opportunities to expand their education to include business instruction in an international setting.  Participation in a Global Business Program helps to prepare students to work and compete in an international business environment. Developing an understanding of the world beyond the boundaries of the United States will be a huge advantage as you begin your career.

You are welcome to participate in a Global Business Program if you are a non-business student. Global Business Experiences (UNIV399) satisfies knowledge areas Contemporary and Global (CGI) and Cultures and Society (CSO).

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Travel Warning Policy 

Current Travel Warnings are posted by the U.S. State Department on their website.

Travel Warnings are different from Consular Information sheets which are available for every destination country. Students should always consult State Department consular information sheets for countries in which they plan to travel or study before finalizing plans to go there. These consular information sheets contain more detailed safety and security information, as well as other important health, political, and other information that students should be familiar with. Consular information sheets are also posted by the U.S. State Department.

    Past Global Business Program Trips

    While our Global Business Program trips vary from year to year, many of our destinations have become staples of the program. Here is a sampling of trips led in recent years.

    Southeast Asia

    Visiting four cities in three countries in less than two weeks, the Southeast Asia trip explored the culture and business climate in one of the most economically and culturally dynamic regions of the world. Countries visited included Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

    2019 Southeast Asia Trip Blog

    Italy

    Visits to the Italian cities of Bologna, Florence and Rome were the highlights of the Italy trip. With its high end industries like fashion, automobiles and wine, students were able to learn more about Italian businesses and sample some of their products, too. A tour of the Vatican topped off the trip!

    Uganda & Kenya

    On this trip focused on socioeconomics development in East Africa, students were exposed to the challenges and opportunities of working in a globally diverse and integrated marketplace. Students visited a cross-section of businesses, governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as social and cultural locales. 

    Shanghai and Beijing, China

    This 10-day trip featured stops in Shanghai and Beijing, China, visiting companies to better understand "doing business in China," going to universities to meet Chinese business students, having authentic Chinese cuisine and of course, climbing the Great Wall. 

    Australia

    On this trip, students visited President Tony Collins' home country of Australia. Experiences included: meeting with innovative companies utilizing cutting edge business practices; traveling to Cairns to visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Village; getting up close to kangaroos, penguins and koalas; snorkeling and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef; touring Melbourne and Monash University (Pres. Collins' alma mater!); and stopping in Sydney to tour the Sydney Opera House and climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

    2019 Australia Trip Blog

    Munich & Prague

    During this trip to Germany and the Czech Republic, students visited various types of companies to better understand their business cultures and practices. They took in the famed architecture, were inspired by the likes of Wagner, Strauss and Klee, visited Nuremberg and toured the baroque buildings, gothic churches and quaint streets of these timeless cities.

    South America

    Students on this trip made stops in Santiago, Chile, Mendoza and Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the famous Iguazu Falls. The nearly two week trip included meetings with a vast array of companies, from local small business owners, to one of the largest wine producers in the world, to business incubators and IBM. Students also enjoyed several cultural activities along the way.

    Croatia

    On this trip, students exxplored the influence of culture, politics, institutions and history on doing business in Croatia. They toured the country, meeting Croatian businesspeople, from small business owners to firm managers, economists, members of the US Foreign Service, students and journalists. They also saw beautiful landmarks along the way. 

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