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
Programs range from 10 to 22 days abroad and don’t interfere with most spring and fall semester schedules.
Open to all Majors
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.
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2023 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.
Program Cost with Airfare
$8,525
Summer Europe
Dates
5/20 - 6/11/2023
Location
Visit 6 countries in 23 days!
Munich, Germany
Innsbruck, Austria
Verona & Venice, Italy
Lausanne, Switzerland
Paris, France
London, UK
5/20 - 6/11/2023
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 and the Czech Republic.
Program Cost with Airfare
$5,950
Summer Europe MBA
Dates
5/20 - 5/29/2023
Location
Germany, Czech Republic
Munich, Germany
Prague, Czech Republic
5/20 - 5/29/2023
Program Details
The Summer Japan 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 culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices.
Program Cost
$4,900
Dates
6/21 - 7/3/2023
Location
Japan
Tokyo
Kyoto
Summer Japan
No airfare option for this program.
6/21 - 7/3/2023
Program Details
The Summer Australia 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 Australian culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices. Most importantly, students will observe how these business practices are different from the United States.
Dates
7/19 - 7/31/2023
Location
Australia
Sydney
Cairns
Program Cost
$4,880
Summer Australia
No airfare option for this program.
7/19 - 7/31/2023
2023 - 24 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.
Dates
12/26/2023 - 1/8/2024
Location
Visit 3 countries in 12 days!
London, United Kingdom
Paris, France
The Hague, Netherlands
Winter Europe
Program Cost
Exact price TBD
12/26/2023 - 1/7/2024
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
12/26/2023 - 1/4/2024
Location
Visit London & Paris in 10 days!
London, United Kingdom
Paris, France
Program Cost
Exact price TBD
Winter MBA
12/26/2023 - 1/4/2024
Program Details
The Winter South America 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 Argentinian and Chilean culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices. Most importantly, students will observe how these business practices are different from the United States.
Dates
1/1/2024 - 1/13/2024
Location
Visit 3 countries in 13 days!
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Santiago, Chile
Colonia, Uruguay
Winter South America
Program Cost
Exact price TBD
1/1/2024 - 1/13/2024
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