Global Study


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MBA Program - Bonn, Germany  (Now accepting applications!)


MBA students have the opportunity to earn three credit hours from an AACSB-accredited institution in an international setting in the heart of the European Union. The program is headquartered in Bonn, Germany, which is within easy reach of major European capitals and corporate headquarters. The program provides participants with a unique opportunity to experience the ongoing transformation of Europe and the myriad ways in which this continental unification is developing.

The course, The Environment of Business in the European Union, takes place over a period of two weeks in August. It examines the EU as both a major part of the global marketplace and a policymaking body. Cultural aspects of doing business in Europe will be highlighted. The EU’s public policy and its impact on trade and the marketplace will be examined and comparisons with the other approaches will also be made. Historical references will be included to enhance understanding of the policies adopted. Finally, the course addresses the current critical EU issues including the world's financial crisis, the common currency (EURO), expansion, political unity, privatization and deregulation. Throughout, the major focus will be how all of this impacts the practice of marketing.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 MBA European Union Study Abroad Program. The program takes place in between the end of the Summer II session and the beginning of the fall Semester and is capped at 20 students. All students interested must have completed MBAA 606 prior to the program.

Beginning with the 2012 Program, we will adhere to the LMU Study Abroad procedures: Anyone interested in the program must fully complete and submit the application with deposit and have it approved before a slot is secured. If you give up the slot, you will be at risk of losing your deposit so the point is not to apply until you are as sure as possible that you can go—time off from work, funds, etc. Deadline for applications is April 2, 2012. A short wait list will be kept after the program is full to allow for any last minute changes. Applications are available from Bill Semos, the Program Director, in Hilton 307.

For additional details, contact Bill Semos at wsemos@lmu.edu

MBA Program - Comparative Management Systems (CMS)


Few other experiences in life have proven to net such a positive and sustainable impact than an international studies course like Comparative Management Systems (CMS). This course, which is offered to MBA students as part of the integrative experience degree requirement, is an opportunity to participate in an outstanding study of global business. CMS allows students to gain exposure to global management concepts and practices. Please note that CMS is mandatory for students interested in obtaining a Certificate in International Business; however, it is not mandatory for students who have selected an international business area of emphasis.

Prerequisites
Two semesters before the overseas visits, students form interest groups based on specific business issues. After two semesters of research and study, students spend several weeks in a predefined region of the world.

Intercultural Development
One of the goals of the CMS Program is to train future global leaders to be more effective, respectful of other cultures and political and economic systems, and willing to take a stand for the world’s welfare. The program offers life-changing and enduring academic, career, intercultural, personal and social benefits.

Career Benefits
International experience benefits those seeking careers in almost any field. Overseas experiences identify you as informed, confident, self-sufficient, able to learn quickly and adapt to changing conditions. Students should cite CMS on their resume and in job interviews, and should discuss how their overseas experience made them more aware, responsible, organized and innovative professionals. 

For additional details, contact Prof. Kala Seal at kseal@lmu.edu

Study Abroad Program - Florence, Italy (Now accepting applications!)


The Florence International Business Program is designed to integrate a rigorous international business curriculum with the benefits of the rich and vibrant cultural setting of Tuscany. While Florence is the home base, students also participate on overnight excursions to Milan and Rome. Featured on the program are several site visits to local businesses where students will gain firsthand knowledge to complement their classroom learning. Students will also engage in a series of cultural activities meant to acquaint them with the social and cultural setting in Florence and in Italy beyond.

This course, INBA 3810: International Business Environment and Practices, introduces students to the international business environments and practices with a particular focus on Europe. In order to understand complex issues related to the global economy such as Euro zone credit crisis, students will learn about national differences in political, economic, and socio-cultural systems. To acquire skills and knowledge necessary for managing international business operations, students will also study international trade and investment theories and policies, foreign exchange market, and global strategies in manufacturing, marketing, and human resources management.

Please click here for more details.

For additional details, contact the Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@lmu.edu or 310.338.1973.
 

Center for Asian Business - INBA 2998: Exploring Asian Culture (Now accepting applications!) 


Asia has become one of the most important business, political and cultural areas of the world. Asian nations - particularly China, South Korea and Japan - provide the world with valuable goods and services and have collectively become powerful enough to be major political players. Japan and South Korea are among the most powerful economic engines in the world and China has consistently been one of the fastest rising stars in both the political and economic world. Every educated person should at least be familiar with the history and political situation of East Asia. It is impossible to understand how business “works” in Asia without understanding the unique political and cultural history of the region.

Each year, the Center for Asian Business coordinates the INBA 2998 International Business Studies: Exploring Asian Culture. It is an introduction to the culture and history of East Asia for understanding today’s Asian business world. This course is designed to do the following:

  • Give students an overview of the recent political history of China, Japan and Korea 
  • Help students understand the ways in which various historical events, political policies and philosophical ideas have led to particular cultural practices found in Asia
  • Help students relate the above ideas to some of the more important concepts of conducting business in Asia

Additional details can be found in the brochure.

For more information, contact Marki Hackett at 310.338.7594 or mhackett@lmu.edu  

EMBA Program - International Travel


LMU's EMBA Program includes an international travel component. The EMBA Program has always included a visit to one or more major, non-U.S. business centers to provide an understanding of business practices, political realities and social and cultural sensitivities required to work in the global business environment. In the first few years of the program, students visited both the developed economies of Western Europe and the emerging economies of Eastern Europe.

For additional details, contact Bill Lindsey at wlindsey@lmu.edu

Center for Asian Business - Scholarships for Summer Study in Korea (Now accepting applications!)


The Center for Asian Business is pleased to offer multiple summer scholarships to visit the amazing Asian country of South Korea. All LMU second and third year students who have not previously visited Korea should consider this opportunity to learn about an ancient Asian culture and how it has become the world's 10th largest economy. Recipients will be living with host families and visiting important cultural sites as well as meeting Korean students, professors and business leaders. Sogang University, LMU's sister Jesuit university in Seoul, will coordinate the activities of our scholarship students.

Additional details can be found in the brochure.

For additional details, contact the Center for Asian Business at (310) 338-7594 or cab@lmu.edu