The Executive
Experience
Abroad
Travel the world, learn from global business leaders, and earn university credit while gaining a competitive advantage for your career.
Our programs are designed as 'your first business trip abroad' experience.
Network
with business executives from multi-national organizations.
Experience
the culture of each country visited with sightseeing, cuisine, and unique activities.
Visit
and learn from global companies such as BMW, Coca-Cola, AT&T and more.
Earn
university credit while applying the knowledge you’ve learned in the classroom to real-life business settings.
Stay
at 4-star hotels where companies would send their employees on a business trip.
“It is safe to say that not only was the program the greatest opportunity I partook in, but the best experience of my life.”
— Louisiana State University student,
Summer Europe 2022
All IBS programs are:
Multi-
Destination
Faculty Led
Led by experienced US faculty leaders to provide guidance. On average, IBS provides 1 leader per 8-10 students.
Designed to allow students to experience two or more foreign cities while abroad.
Short Term
open to all majors
Programs range from 10 to 22 days abroad and don’t interfere with most spring and fall semester schedules.
Our programs are open for graduate and undergraduate students in any major who are interested in learning about international business practices, policies, and strategies used across a variety of industries.
2024 Summer Programs
Program Details
The Summer Europe Seminar is perfect for undergraduate and graduate students who are looking to gain international experience while setting themselves apart in the workforce after graduation. Students will learn about the culture, customs, and international business practices used in a variety of European cities. Most importantly, students will observe how business practices differentiate between each country visited and the United States.
Ground Only Program Cost
$7,800
Dates
5/18/2024 - 6/9/2024
Location
Visit 6 countries in 23 days!
Munich, Germany
Innsbruck, Austria
Verona & Venice, Italy
Lausanne, Switzerland
Paris, France
London, UK
Summer Europe
5/18/2024 - 6/9/2024
Program Details
The Summer MBA Europe Seminar is perfect for graduate students pursuing their MBA, or a master’s degree in a business-related field, and working professionals who are looking to advance their career, build international experience, and expand their business education. Students will learn about the culture, customs, and international business practices in Germany, Austria, and Hungary.
Ground Only Program Cost
$4,785
Dates
5/18/2024 - 5/27/2024
Location
Visit 3 countries in 10 days!
Munich, Germany
Vienna, Austria
Budapest, Hungary
Summer Europe MBA
5/18/2024 - 5/27/2024
Program Details
The Summer Japan & South Korea Seminar is packed with incredible opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students looking to expand their international business education outside of the traditional classroom. While traveling abroad, students will learn about Japanese and Korean cultures, history, customs, politics, and international business practices.
Dates
6/22/2024 - 7/4/2024
Location
Japan, South Korea
Tokyo
Seoul
Summer Japan & South Korea
Ground Only Program Cost
$5,200
6/22/2024 - 7/4/2024
Program Details
The Summer Iceland Seminar is packed with incredible opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students looking to expand their international business education outside of the traditional classroom. While traveling abroad, students will learn about Icelandic culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices.
Dates
8/2/2024 - 8/11/2024
Location
Iceland
Reykjavik
Summer Iceland
Ground Only Program Cost
$5,115
8/2/2024 - 8/11/2024
2024 - 25 Winter Programs
Program Details
The Winter Europe Seminar is perfect for undergraduate students who want to expand their international business education but have time constraints during their winter break or are uneasy about studying abroad for a longer period of time. Students will learn about the culture, customs, and international business practices in UK, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Ground Only Program Cost
Price coming soon.
Dates
12/30/2024 - 1/12/2025
Location
Visit 3 countries in 14 days!
London, United Kingdom
Paris, France
The Hague, Netherlands
Winter Europe
12/30/2024 - 1/12/2025
Program Details
The Winter MBA Europe Seminar is perfect for graduate students pursuing their MBA, or a master’s degree in a business-related field, and working professionals who are looking to advance their career, build international experience, and expand their business education. Students will learn about the culture, customs, and international business practices in France and the United Kingdom.
Dates
12/30/2024 - 1/9/2025
Location
Visit London & Paris in 11 days!
London, United Kingdom
Paris, France
Winter MBA
Ground Only Program Cost
Price coming soon.
12/30/2024 - 1/9/2025
Program Details
The Winter South Africa Seminar is packed with incredible opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students looking to expand their international business education outside of the traditional classroom. While traveling abroad, students will learn about South African culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices. Most importantly, students will observe how these business practices are different from the United States.
Dates
1/1/2025 - 1/12/2025
Location
Cape Town, South Africa in 10 days!
Cape Town
Winter South Africa
Ground Only Program Cost
Pricing coming soon.
1/1/2025 - 1/12/2025
Instead of learning in a classroom, you will learn from business executives at global companies such as:
・Ernst & Young
・Lloyd’s of London
・Amazon
・PricewaterhouseCoopers
・Chelsea Football Club
・Hard Rock Cafe
・Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange
・Intel
・Osprey
・Cushman & Wakefield
・Riedel Glassworks
・World Trade Organization
・Nissan
・Keolis Transportation
・Capgemini
・Grant Thornton
・BMW
・Swarovski Crystals
・Ikea
・SAP
Digital Ambassador Scholarship
Digital Ambassador Scholarship
Become a Digital Ambassador to share your experiences through pictures and videos. No experience necessary to apply.
Founders Scholarships
An essay-based scholarship for students with additional financial need.
IBS Advising
Speak to an IBS advisor to discuss all your financing options with IBS, your university, and other opportunities.
Additional Resources
Consider traditional financial aid options, creative crowdfunding ideas, and everything in between!
Scholarships and Financial Planning
Check out what some of our past Digital Ambassadors have created!
Contact us to learn more!
*IBS Scholarships are not applicable to virtual programs.
Personal & Professional Development
The benefits you can gain from joining one of our programs go far beyond the curriculum material.
Develop a skill set that employers value, such as:
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The ability to understand and consider multiple perspectives
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Strong communication skills
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Critical and comparative thinking skills
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Patience and flexibility
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An understanding of international policies, business practices, and culture
Build your resume:
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Each student will gain real-life business experience by learning from executives from global companies
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Students will be able to speak about their experience, lessons learned, how they would approach a global project/ topic, and discuss their meetings with business leaders
Discover the knowledge needed to succeed in today’s interconnected world:
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Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and qualities to engage responsibly and effectively in a global environment by developing cultural understanding, patience, curiosity, collaboration, and an appreciation for the unfamiliar.
Contact Us
Have any questions? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message or give us a call to learn more.
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00 PM (MST)
Closed weekends and most holidays.