In existence since 1983, the college's International Business Seminar provides an opportunity for students to study problems, issues, trends, and practices in business within the international environment and to experience different cultures. The seminars are scheduled between the fall and spring semesters for about two and one-half weeks and between the fall semester and summer session for about three and one-half weeks. The seminar includes visits to usually five European cities. Cities visited have included London, Brussels, Paris, Geneva, Lausanne, Heidelberg, Amsterdam, Cologne, Frankfurt, Rome, Florence, Milan, Innsbruck, Prague, Munich, and Budapest. Scheduled activities include visits to foreign organizations (BMW, Lloyds of London, DuPont, Oracle, John Deere, Swarovski Crystal, International Red Cross, World Trade Organization, PricewaterhouseCoopers, among others), presentations by organizational managers and executives, discussions with foreign and domestic international faculty, city tours and visits to historical sites. The program is open to undergraduate, graduate, and visiting students. Participating students earn academic credit, and their studies are guided by accompanying NIU College of Business faculty members. This year, the number of students participating from the program's inception will surpass 500.