The Global Management Center offers several business study abroad programs. These short-term study abroad programs last from ten days to six weeks and may include business visits in as many as five countries. The business study abroad programs cover geographical areas in Asia Europe, Italy, and Nanjing. In 2010 the GMC is sponsoring two track programs: one focusing on Global Marketing around the world and one focusing on Accounting in London.

The business study abroad program offers students the opportunity to study international business in an international setting; but it also allows students to get a feel for several cultures. Students visit businesses ranging from large, multinational corporations to small entrepreneurial ventures. Students will gain an understanding of cross-national business strategy through discussions with international business professionals and government officials including topics from branding, supply chain, human resources, finance, trade policy and general business strategy.

In addition to visiting businesses students will experience important cultural and historic sites. Students will also be given free time in each city to explore on their own. Please refer to individual program information sheets to learn more about cultural opportunities on your program of interest.

Business study abroad programs are open to all majors on campus. However, preference is given to Marriott School majors and minors. In most cases students also have the opportunity to earn academic credit.

The Global Management Center offers qualifying Marriott School students scholarships to participate in business study abroad programs. Participating in a business study abroad fulfills the international experience requirement for the Global Management Certificate.

Business study abroad programs are a good opportunity to earn academic credit in your specific discipline while absorbing the rich culture of another country.

Asia, Europe, global Marketing, Italy, and NANJING 2010 Business Study Abroad Programs

Information sessions will be held in 130 TNRB on 21 January 11 a.m.—12 p.m. The deadline for program applications is 16 February 2010. Applications are available on the Kennedy Center website (Asia Business, Europe Business, Global Marketing, Italy (CIMBA), London Accounting, Nanjing).

Please select your program of interest below to learn more about the program:

Asia Study Abroad Bruce Money 660 TNRB 801-422-4535  bruce_money@byu.edu	Europe Study Abroad Mark Hansen 567 TNRB 801-422-4362  mh_hansen@byu.edu
Global Marketing Study Abroad Joseph Ogden 490 TNRB 801-422-8938 joseph_ogden@byu.edu	Italy (CIMBA) Study Abroad Brent Wilson 460A TNRB 801.422.5251 brent_wilson@byu.edu
Nanjing Engineering & Business Study Abroad Brent Nelson 459 CB 801.422.6455 nelson@ee.byu.edu	London Study Abroad Erv Black 530 TNRB 801.422.1767 erv_black@byu.edu

Participating in a study abroad program fulfills the international opportunity requirement to earn the Global Management Certificate. The Certificate builds your resume as it certifies your international business competency. To learn more about the certificate, click here.