GENERAL INFORMATION

The International Business Seminars program is designed to give participants an intensive immersion program with high level exposure to the international environment and business practices outside the United States. The Seminars offer a unique travel experience with insights into the cultural, social and political atmosphere of each country visited. The following general information presents a summary of the International Business Seminars program.

What to Expect:

The Seminars are conducted by our foreign host companies and presented by management personnel. The Seminar faculty consists of university professors whose background and interests are in international business. The sessions are generally held during weekdays, allowing free time on weekends. Accommodations are twin bedded rooms with private shower or bath facilities. The hotels are centrally located.

Seminar Participation:

All Seminars are conducted on a highly professional level. Participants are expected to wear business attire and conduct themselves in a professional manner. Seminars may include lectures, panel discussions, and plant tours. Question and answer sessions are usually part of each Seminar session and students are encouraged to actively participate.

College Credit:

Participants in the International Business Seminars program may enroll for 3 hours of credit. To earn 3 semester hours of credit, students must study the Recording book, attend and actively participate in all scheduled sessions in the USA or Europe and present a summary of paper at the end of the Seminar program. Check with your designated faculty member or the IBS office for more information.