International Business Study Abroad!

A Faculty Led ExperienceBy: Matt Marchesini,

Senior in Marketing, Loudonville NY

What is a Faculty Led Study Abroad?

• Provides an global experience to students who don’t want to give up a semester at K-State

• Can give a student 3 credit hours for their classwork before, during, and after the trip

• Faculty-led tours can be found in many colleges, including the College of Agriculture, College of Business, and the College of Human Ecology

Background of the International Business Study Abroad

• A 16 week class that meets once a week, combined with a 10 day international experience in Europe.

• You will have four days in London, U.K., and four days in Munich, Germany, along with a day trip to another location.

Background of the International Business Study Abroad

• Gives the opportunity for students to learn about international business techniques in different countries, while also gaining knowledge of different lifestyles.

• Airfare to/from Kansas City, London, and Munich is provided, along with accommodations, group meals, events/tours, and medical insurance.

London, United Kingdom

• Experience London attractions such as the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Covent Garden, and the Tower of London

• Eat London staples such as fish and chips, bangers and mash, and Cornish pasties with the locals

London, United Kingdom

• Meet with British companies who deal with international business, including the British Broadcasting Company, Harrod’s of London, and Fuller’s Brewery.

Day Trips

• The day trip will be right in the middle of the 10 day excursion.

• Depending on the year, you have the opportunity to go to cities such as Birmingham, U.K., Paris, France, and Brussels, Belgium.

• Gives a quick glance to students in another major business market.

Munich, Germany

• Visit Munich, one of the largest business hubs in the country of Germany.

• Take a walk and shop on the Marienplatz, sing German songs in the famous Hofbrauhaus, and walk around the Olympic Stadium.

Munich, Germany

• Meet with one of the largest automakers in the world, BMW, to learn first hand about how they do business in hundreds of countries throughout the world.

• Tour the BMW Welt, along with an insiders look at the BMW manufacturing facility.

Questions

• Do you want a full semester experience in a country? – If yes, a study abroad at

one of the many countries offered is perfect for you.

– If not, a faculty-led tour allows you to go abroad during spring break and be in Manhattan the rest of the time.

• Are the costs affordable for students?– Absolutely!– The cost of the program

comes with everything you need to get an excellent 10 day experience, along with the possibility of getting 3 credit hours at the in-state price.

Interested?

• Contact the Office of International Programs– 304 Fairchild Hall

785-532-5990 oip@k-state.edu

• Contact the Faculty Leader– Dr. Swinder Janda

Professor, College of Business Administration785-532-5439swinder@ksu.edu