Northern Illinois University

College of Business - NIU

International Business Seminar - IBS

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Do YOU want to learn more about international business, different cultures, and expand your horizons?

THEN, JOIN ME AS WE EXPLORE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN EUROPE DURING THE NEXT BREAK!!!

Upcoming International Business Seminars

  1. Winter 1: December 27, 2009 - January 14, 2010 - London, United Kingdom; Paris, France; Geneva, Switzerland; Heidelberg, Germany; and Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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    Application

  2. Winter 2: December 27, 2009 - January 8, 2010 - London, United Kingdom; Brussels, Belgium; and Paris, France
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    Application

  3. Winter Graduate: January 1, 2010 - January 10, 2010 - Paris, France and London United Kingdom
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  4. Summer 1: May 14, 2010 - June 6, 2010 - Munich, Germany; Innsbruck, Austria; Florence, Italy; Nice, Avignon, and Paris, France; London, United Kingdom;
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  5. Summer 2: May 17, 2010 - June 9, 2010 - Rome and Florence, Italy; Innsbruck, Austria; Lausanne, Switzerland; Paris, France; and London, United Kingdom
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  6. Summer Graduate: May 14, 2010 - May 23, 2010 - Munich, Germany; Innsbruck, Austria; and Munich, Germany
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Course Objective:

The purpose of the International Business Seminars (IBS) program is to allow participants the opportunity to be exposed to the international business environment and practices outside the United States. The seminars provide insights into the cultural, social, and political environments of each country visited. This is a unique way for individuals interested in pursuing a career in international business, or a related field, to view first-hand international business practices while experiencing the excitement of traveling outside the United States.

In each country, you will learn about the business environment by making multiple business visits to both smaller local firms as well as large multinational enterprises. Each visit includes some combination of lectures, panel discussions, or plant tours, followed by a Q&A session. Almost all presentations will be conducted by senior management personnel.

The IBS program is co-sponsored by over 25 universities across the United States. Therefore, in addition to new European connections, you also have the opportunity to make life-long friends from other parts of the United States.

Academic Credit:

For satisfactory participation in the seminar, participants will earn three semester hours of undergraduate or graduate credit in one of the following NIU courses. You can also sign up for an additional 3-credit independent study.

Undergraduate
MKTG 490: Current Topics in Marketing (Business and Culture in Europe)
INTL 301: Study-Abroad Programs
MKTG 491: Independent Study in Marketing

Graduate
MKTG 660: Marketing Seminar (Business and Culture in Europe)
IDSP 401: Study-Abroad Programs
MKTG 604: Independent Study in Marketing

What's Included?

The seminar cost covers the following related items:

  1. Round-trip airfare from the U.S.
  2. Hotel accommodations at first-class or superior tourist-class hotels.
  3. Luggage tags and 44 pounds of luggage allowance.
  4. Daily Continental breakfast.
  5. Surface transportation as described in the seminar program.
  6. Sightseeing and excursions as outlined in the seminar program.
  7. Seminar visits to businesses/industries.
  8. International Student Identity Card.
  9. NIU tuition for three or six semester hours of undergraduate or graduate credit.
  10. NIU major medical insurance.

Seminar Cost:

Winter 1: $5,965
Winter 2: $4,530
Winter Graduate: $4,640

Summer 1: $7,650
Summer 2: $7,680
Summer Graduate: $4,805

All prices subject to change and based on flights to and from Chicago.

How to Apply:

Enrollment is handled through the NIU study abroad office. To register, please print and fill out the application form for the desired seminar. A complete application should be delievered to the NIU study abroad office on the fourth floor of Williston Hall and must include:

  1. Application
  2. Student Application Agreement
  3. Course Preference Form
  4. A clear and readable copy of the first page of your passport
  5. A check or money order for $200 deposit (made payable to NIU)
  6. THREE recent passport-size (2x2) photos (vending machine photos are not acceptable)

Scholarship Opportunities:

The College of Business Dean's office is offering scholarships for business majors enrolled in study-abroad courses. Click here for the form to apply for a scholarship. Depending on the number of students who apply, the College will award scholarships up to $1,000.

For more information, please contact me at magnusson@niu.edu or (815) 753-6219, visit the IBS homepage, or the NIU Study Abroad Office.

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