Study Abroad. for business majors. Why Study Business Abroad?

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1 for business majors Why Study Business Abroad? Understand the fields of business from an international perspective. Broaden your academic horizons with great coursework. Globalize your world view and advance your crosscultural and problem-solving skills. Expand your career opportunities. Gain confidence in yourself personally and professionally. Study abroad will change your life and career options in many ways, and with today s increasingly interdependent world, significant cross-cultural experience is exactly what employers and graduate schools seek. Study Abroad Programs Office of International Affairs Central Michigan University Ronan Hall 330 Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) studyabr@cmich.edu Find out how study abroad can benefit you...

2 programs for business majors Programs in Europe Czech Republic Anglo American University Located in historic Prague. Semester and summer programs available. All business courses taught in English. Courses in accounting, economics, finance, Denmark Copenhagen Business School (CBS) Located in Copenhagen. Semester and summer programs available. All business courses taught in English with the option of taking Danish language. Courses in all areas of business. France Institut pour les Affaires et la Gestion (IPAG) Located in Nice. Semester and summer programs available. All business courses are taught in English and students must enroll in one French language course. No prior knowledge of French is required. Courses in business administration, international business, and marketing. Ireland University of Limerick Located in Limerick. Semester programs available. All courses are taught in English. Courses in accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, Italy American University of Rome Located in Rome. Semester and summer programs available. All courses are taught in English with the option of taking Italian language. Courses in economics, finance, ISEP-Universita` Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Located in Milan. Summer program available. Courses available in management and taught in English. John Cabot University Located in Rome. Semester and summer programs available. All courses are taught in English with the option of taking Italian language. Courses in economics, finance, human resource management, international business, management, and marketing. Palazzi: Florence Association for International Education (PFAIE Florence) Located in Florence. Semester and summer programs available. All courses are taught in English. During the semester students also take an Italian language course. Courses in economics, international business, hospitality, management, and marketing. Poland CIEE Central European Studies in Warsaw Located in Warsaw. Semester programs available. Business courses taught in English with the option of taking Polish language courses. Courses in economics, finance, and international business. Spain CIEE-Barcelona Located in Barcelona. Semester programs available. Courses are taught in English and Spanish. Courses in accounting, economics, finance, HR management, Spanish language at all levels available. United Kingdom-England Edge Hill University Located in Ormskirk. Semester programs available. Courses in accounting, management, and marketing. Kingston University Located in the London suburb of Kingston-upon-Thames, just 25 minutes from central London. Semester and summer programs available. Courses in all areas of business. British Business Culture and Language Southwest England and London Faculty Leader: Jerry DiMaria Course Credit: BIS 297 or 597 (3 cr.) This program will investigate the role that culture and history plans in the development of business processes. Students will visit businesses and cultural sites in Dartmoor, Plymouth, Pensance, Stratford-upon-Avon, and London. Latin America Mexico ITESM-Queretaro Located in Queretaro. Summer and Semester programs available. Semester study and part-time internships available in international business. Business courses are taught in Spanish and English. Spanish language available at all levels.

3 Africa Ghana ISEP-Exchange-University of Ghana Located in Legon. There are semester programs available. All courses are taught in English with the option of taking Twi language courses. There are courses offered in international business and marketing. Asia Japan Japan Center for Michigan Universities Located in Hikone. Semester and summer programs available. Courses in English are offered in general business. Japanese language available at all levels. China CIEE-Shanghai, China Located in Shanghai. There are semester and summer programs available. Business Language and Culture program with courses taught in English in business, economics, international relations and law. Students will take Chinese language course, available from beginning to advanced level. Non-credit internships and volunteer opportunities available. China: Commerce and Culture in China Faculty Leader: Dr. Roger Hayen Course credit: BIS 247 and IPS 397. This is a summer faculty-led program in Shanghai. Students will enroll in SAP Ent Software in Business on the campus of University of Shanghai Science and Technology. Participants will also enroll in Culture in China course. Field trips to historical sites are included. Both courses are taught in English. Nanyang Technological University Located in Singapore. Semester programs available. Courses in English are offered in accounting, finance, economics, management, HR management, and marketing. This is a tuition exchange program, making it a low-cost option. Oceania Australia Edith Cowan University Located in Perth. There are semester programs available. Courses offered in accounting, finance, hospitality, international business, logistics, management, and marketing. International College of Management Located in Sydney. There are semester programs available. Courses offered in hospitality, management, and marketing. University of Wollongong Located in Wollongong. There are semester programs available. Courses offered in all areas of business. New Zealand University of Canterburry Located in Christchurch. There are semester programs available. Courses offered in all areas of business. University of Otago Located in Dunedin. There are semester programs available. Courses offered in all areas of business. ISEP Various Countries CMU is a member of the ISEP consortium, which offers study abroad opportunities in forty countries around the world. Tuition, room and board exchange available for most programs, making ISEP a low-cost program option. Many participating universities offer coursework in English. Complete an Internship for Credit Australia and New Zealand - Internships in various locations. Semester and summer internships available in all areas of business. China - Semester and summer internships in Shanghai available. No prior knowledge of Mandarin is needed. Students receive Mandarin language lessons. Germany - Fall and summer internships available in German in all areas of business. Ireland - Semester and summer internships available in all areas of business. Mexico - Study plus internship semester programs in Spanish in international business. United Kingdom (England) - Semester and summer internships available in all areas of business. Study a Language Speaking a second language can greatly enhance your degree, especially for business students. Students can choose to continue their studies of languages taught at CMU: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Students may also choose to enroll in a language course not taught at CMU, while taking other courses in English (e.g. Italian). Check out these and other programs using the Choose Your Program search at the study abroad website www. studyabroad.cmich.edu Study Abroad Programs Office of International Affairs Central Michigan University Ronan Hall 330 Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) CMU reserves the right to change without notice any statement in this handout, concerning but not limited to rules, policies, tuition, fees curricula and courses. CMU is an AA/EO Institution (see www. cmich.edu/aaeo). 1/11

4 by year Freshman Participate in a short-term faculty-led or summer program! CMU offers several short-term study abroad programs open to first-year students. Take courses towards general education requirements, electives, exploratory business courses, or study language. It is possible to fulfill the University Program IV-B requirement by studying abroad for a summer. Your first semester at CMU is the ideal time to begin planning for a study abroad experience. Be sure to attend the Study Abroad Fair! Sophomore Participate in a semester study abroad program during the second semester of your sophomore year or participate in a summer or a short-term faculty-led program! Take business courses, electives, study a language abroad, or fulfill the UP IV-B. Attend the Study Abroad Fair! Junior Study abroad for an entire academic year, for a semester, summer or participate in a short-term faculty-led program! Focus on your major or minor requirements, electives, study a language, or complete an internship abroad. Senior Complete your degree requirements, electives, or complete an internship abroad. Build your professional skills through participating in a program relevant to your career goals. We recommend studying abroad a semester prior your last semester at CMU. Here s one example of semester study abroad: IPAG - Nice, France (fall semester) International Management - MGT 365 (3), Financial Management - FIN 322 (3), International Economics - ECO 372 (3), Marketing Strategy & Communication - MKT 310, French language at your level - FRN 110/210/310 (3) = Total 15 credits Explore other semester or summer programs using the Choose Your Program search at the study abroad website at

5 how can i Afford it? If you want to study abroad but don t think you can afford to - you may be wrong! There are a variety of programs available at different lengths and costs. Studying abroad can be affordable! Some programs offer tuition, room and board for the equivalent cost of studying at CMU. Your Study Abroad advisor will provide you with a budget sheet detailing the costs of your program. There are a number of resources available to help fund your study abroad experience. Financial Aid Financial aid received may be applied to the cost of the program. It is also possible to apply for additional aid based on the program s actual cost (including airfare). Students are also typically able to use the scholarships that they currently receive at CMU. For additional information, please contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Warriner Hall 202, CMU Study Abroad Scholarships CMU students are invited to apply for a scholarship through the Study Abroad Programs office. Scholarship opportunities are also available through the College of Business Administration and the Honors Program. Please contact the department for more information and application. Gilman Scholarship The Gilman Scholarship is offered by the Institute of International Education. Award recipients can receive up to $5,000 to defray the costs associated with studying abroad. Applicants must receive a Pell Grant to be eligible to apply. For more information and application instructions, please visit Freeman-ASIA The Freeman-ASIA Award Program is available to American undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia. Recipients are awarded up to $3,000 for summer, $5,000 for semester, and $7,000 for an academic year. For eligibility, application deadlines, and application instructions please visit the website at programs/freeman-asia/. Additional information about study abroad scholarship opportunities available through CMU and other organizations can be found on the Study Abroad website:

6 Studywhat Abroad is the process? Follow this easy step-by-step process: 1. Create a Study Abroad Profile Go to and select Get Started. You will be able to choose Create a Study Abroad Profile and complete an advising questionnaire so that the study abroad staff can better assist you. 2. Research Programs Online Use Choose Your Program search at the Study Abroad website at to explore the available programs. 3. Stop by the Study Abroad Programs office We invite you to come to the Study Abroad Programs office, located in Ronan 330, to learn more about the programs offered by CMU. You can meet with a peer advisor during the walk-in hours or be able to schedule an appointment with a study abroad advisor. 4. Meet with a study abroad advisor Call (989) or visit the Study Abroad Programs office to make an appointment. Your study abroad advisor will help you determine the program that best suits your goals and priorities as well as provide information about the application process, requirements, and finances. 5. Complete your study abroad application Once you have decided on the program your advisor will give you access to the study abroad application. You can then log on to your study abroad online account to start your application. Complete the online application questionnaires, signature documents, and request recommendations. Gather and submit materials to the Study Abroad Programs office by the deadline. 6. Meet with faculty advisors Meet with appropriate faculty advisors to obtain course credit approvals. All courses must be pre-approved to receive CMU credit. Some course credit approvals may be viewed online. 7. Meet with a financial aid advisor Only required for students who wish to apply for financial aid (this includes loans). Call (989) to make an appointment with an advisor in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Warriner Prepare for study abroad Participate in the study abroad pre-departure orientation. Information will be provided to apply for a passport, apply for visa if required, make flight arrangements, check into any health concerns, etc.