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Are you ready to take your understanding of international business to new heights? Join us for an exciting study abroad experience in Iceland, where you'll explore global business practices in one of the world's most innovative and sustainable economies. This course offers a unique opportunity to learn about international trade, entrepreneurship, and economic policy in a country known for its cutting-edge approaches to business and environmental responsibility. You’ll engage with Icelandic business leaders, visit local companies, and gain firsthand insight into how small nations thrive in the global marketplace. We’ll make a brief stop in Chicago on the way to Iceland where we’ll visit the Board of Trade, the Fed and maybe even a Cubs game. Earn academic credit while expanding your professional network and enjoying Iceland’s stunning natural landscapes. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your global business skills!
At a Glance
| Courses | BUSA 4990-TRA01: Special Topics in International Business BUSA 4990-TRA02: Special Topics in International Business *BUSA 4990 would be appropriate to substitute for BUSA 4000 (International Business) |
| Faculty | Dr. Kris McWhite (kmcwhite@piedmont.edu) Dr. Jeff Bruns (jbruns@piedmont.edu) |
| Dates | May 13-22, 2025 |
| Course category | BUSA 4990-TRA01 is a major course BUSA 4990-TRA02 is a major course *Both courses fill a need for Business majors |
| Class eligibility | Completed at least one semester at a university 18 years old or older |
| Language pre-requisite | None |
| Course pre-requisite | None |
| Cost | $5,880 |
| Included in cost | Tuition for 6 hours of credit Flights Accommodations Excursions 1-2 meals/day |
| Accommodations | Double rooms anticipated |
| Activity level | Moderate, anticipate a lot of walking |
| Program capacity | 20 students |
| Deadlines | 12/31: Initial interest form 12/31: Deposit due ($500) 3/31: Remaining fee due ($5,380) |
Course Descriptions
BUSA 4990-TRA01: Special Topics in International Business
An overview of the terms, tools, and techniques necessary for conducting business on a global basis. Special focus is placed on trades and foreign direct investments. Emphasis is placed on recent world events as they impact international business.
Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:
– Know the global business environment.
– Develop an understanding of the factors affecting change in global business (i.e. shift in geo-political alliances, active role of global policy institutions, and advances in information technology).
– Develop an understanding of global business strategy and organization.
– Develop an understanding of managing a global business including but not limited to culture, marketing, supply chain management as well as financial and tax management.
BUSA 4990-TRA02: Special Topics
TBD
Itinerary
We anticipate that travel will include time in the following locations:
– TBD
Next Steps
- AUGUST
- Talk to your Piedmont Advisors about your circumstances
- Your Academic Advisor can make sure you are taking classes that keep you on track to graduate.
- Career Services will give you advice about how to make the most of your experience. Travel study is a great way to build employable skills and begin to fill up your resume. Having a plan before you leave is the best way to get the most out of the experience.
- Financial Aid can verify whether your financial aid package can be applied to the faculty-led courses.
- Apply for a passport
- At times it can take 6-8 months for your passport application to be processed, so apply early.
- If you already have a passport, check to make sure that it does not expire within 6 months of your RETURN date. You may not be allowed into the host country by immigration officials if it expires in less than 6 months.
- Talk to your Piedmont Advisors about your circumstances
- OCTOBER
- Complete an initial interest form
- The sooner you let us know your interest, the better. Deadline for initial interest form is December 31st. Completing this form does not obligate you to participate.
- Complete an initial interest form
- DECEMBER
- Pay deposit ($500)
- Deadline for the deposit is December 31st. This deposit is non-refundable, unless the trip is cancelled or there are extenuating circumstances preventing a student from participating.
- Pay deposit ($500)
- FEBRUARY
- Pay remaining travel study fee
- Deadline for fee is March 1st. The fee is non-refundable, unless the trip is cancelled or there are extenuating circumstances preventing a student from participating.
- Attend required orientation seminar (dates TBA)
- An orientation seminar for all students traveling abroad will be offered during February. The seminar will cover logistical concerns (university paperwork, passports, travel health insurance, etc.), safety while traveling and will prepare you to get the most out of your travel study experience.
- Pay remaining travel study fee