This document describes international study and travel programs offered by the School of Business at the University of Redlands. It summarizes several program options that take students to various global locations and provide cultural immersion and lectures on conducting business in those regions. The programs follow a three-phase model of initial research, experiential learning abroad, and a final integration period to process lessons learned. Students receive guidance on pre-trip preparation through research and presentations to optimize their experience abroad.

1. Where the World is Your Classroom:
International Study and Travel Programs for
Graduate and Working Professionals
G. Keith Roberts, Interim Dean
Bruce Rawding, Associate Program Director
School of Business, University of Redlands
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2. International Study and Travel Programs for
Graduate and Working Professionals
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3. Agenda
• Overview
• Austria & Italy
• Cambridge, Oxford, London, & Paris
• China
• India & Dubai
• Prague, Vienna, Budapest & Krakow
• Study “Aboard” in Asia
• Study “Aboard” in Mediterranean Europe
• Global Business Consultancy
• Summary
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4. Overview
Why Study Abroad?
1. The need for increased US competitiveness in the global
economy, the importance of foreign trade, growing ethnic
diversity, and the need to meet changing demands.
(Duke, C. R. (2000). Study abroad learning activities: a synthesis and comparison. Journal of Marketing Education, 22(2),
155–165.)
2. Participation in study abroad programs, coupled with the
cultural difference between a student’s point-of-origin and study
abroad location, have a positive impact on the development of
world-mindedness.
(Douglas, C., and Jones-Rikkers, C.G. (2001). Study abroad programs and American student worldmindedness: an empirical
analysis. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 13(1), 55–66.)
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5. Overview
Why Study Abroad?
3. The traditional classroom approach to international business
education is not as effective as hands-on, action-oriented study
abroad programs, emphasizing that knowledge as well as cultural
understanding are key to competing in a global environment.
(Henthorne, T. L., Miller, M. M., and Hudson, T. W. (2001). Building and positioning successful study-abroad programs: a
“hands-on” approach. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 12(4), 49–62.)
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6. Austria & Italy
“Business in the Eurozone”
• International marketing
• Sustainable business
development strategies
• Corporate visits to
OPEC, “green”
businesses, etc.
• Salzburg, Vienna,
Venice, Rome, Vatican
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7. Cambridge, Oxford, London & Paris
“Business Development in England and France”
• Lectures from renowned
European faculty
• Presentations by
European business
leaders
• Corporate visits
• Cultural activities in
London and Paris
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8. China
“Business Development in China”
• Chinese manufacturing
& business development
• Business climate &
cultural differences
• Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin,
Yangshuo, Shenzhen,
Hong Kong
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9. India & Dubai
“Contrasts in Global Knowledge Services”
• IT, Biotech, Indian &
Dubai Business
Environments
• Learn how value in
knowledge service
outsourcing is created
• Dubai, Bangalore, New
Delhi, Taj Mahal, Jaipur
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10. Prague, Vienna, Budapest, & Krakow
“Gateways of Business in Central Europe”
• Lecture topics and
corporate visits focus on
emerging commercial
contexts in the
European Union
• Explore the economic,
political and social
relationships in four
unique Central European
cities.
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11. Study “Aboard” in Asia
“Emerging Business in the Far East”
• Study cultures and
emerging business in the
Far East
• On–board lectures and
presentations by experts
in Asian business and
economics
• Corporate visits in
Singapore, Thailand,
Cambodia, Vietnam and
Hong Kong
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12. Study “Aboard” in Mediterranean Europe
“Business Success in Challenging Economy”
• Study European culture
and business in a
challenging economy
• On-board lectures
delivered by European
Professors
• Corporate visits in
Spain, France & Italy OR
Italy, Greece & Turkey
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13. Global Business Consultancy
Leeds, England
• One week “hands-on”
consulting engagement
in an English corporation
• Small engagement team
(4-5 students) working
under the direction of
Redlands’ and
international faculty
• Substitutes for capstone
requirement
• Graduate and undergrad
students
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14. Summary
(Three-Phase Model)
• Porth (1997) proposed a three-phase model for designing and teaching
study tour courses
1. A pre-departure classroom phase to orient students and prepare them
for the experiential learning component of the course [Research
Phase].
2. An on-site phase with seminars and tours of plants and facilities
[Experience Phase].
3. An integration of learning phase after the overseas component
[Capture Phase].
(Porth, S.J. (1997). Management education goes international: A model for designing and teaching a study tour course.
Journal of Management Education, 21, (2) 190 -200.
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15. Summary
(Pre-Trip Preparation)
• First Saturday session:
Economic environment globally and in the specific countries visited.
• Second / Third Saturday sessions:
Specialists: Academic, industry, alumni
Students: Group research & presentations
Faculty: Cases
Student Leaders: Trip preparations
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16. Summary
(Academic Requirements)
• Travel journal (individual-on-site)
• Research paper (country analysis, or topic as
agreed upon by advisor – post trip)
• Travel web-site (group work – post trip)
• Presentations
• Course participation (all phases)
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17. Summary
(Course Substitutions)
• MBA: INTB 655 (Global Business) or equivalent emphasis
course
• MAM: Substitution with approval of Program Director
• MSIT: BUAD 642 (International Business & Marketing)
• BAM/ BSB: BUSB 342 (International Business)
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18. Summary
(What’s Included?)
• All air transportation (LAX and foreign airports)
• Most ground transportation in foreign country
• Housing/Accommodation
• Foreign tuition, if applicable
• Varying number of extras (e.g. meals, entry tickets)
• Some trips are almost all inclusive, others exclude
certain “extras” such as some meals & entertainment
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19. Questions?
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