Study Abroad

 

 

Why Study Abroad?


Studying abroad is an educational and transformative experience. There are many great reasons to study abroad, including obtaining a global perspective, improving communications skills, enhancing the value of your degree and gaining valuable contacts.

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Bonn, Germany


MBA students have an 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 Historical references will be included to enhance understanding of the policies adopted.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 worlds’ 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.

Current MBA student interested in enrolling in the European Union Program who have taken an introductory marketing course are encouraged to apply.

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

Seoul, Korea


Sogang University is one of the most prestigious universities in Asia.  It offers classroom instruction and student activities in English.  LMU and Sogang share a mission grounded in their common Jesuit heritage and have a long history of collaboration and exchange.  LMU students will have the flexibility of choosing among pre-approved courses that focus on Korean and Asian studies and international business and management.

During the program, many planned activities and excursions will allow students the opportunity to experience Korean culture, make lifelong friends and deepen their understanding of the world. There will be a 4-day excursion to Beijing, China to develop a comparative understanding of Korea and China and Seoul and Beijing. In addition to the long excursion, students will have access to a rich selection of cultural and educational excursions. These include visits to the Demilitarized Zone (one of the last hot spots remaining from the Cold War), guided tours of Korean international companies, as well as Seoul's numerous museums, temples and palaces. Other excursions include trips to Gyeongju, the ancient capital of Silla Kingdom, and Mount Seoraksan, home to numerous Buddhist temples and spectacular waterfalls and rock formations. In addition, faculty-guided tours and excursions will connect classroom learning with cultural resources of Seoul and Korea.

For details, contact the Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@lmu.edu or 310-338-1973.


Center for Asian Business: Korea and China


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.

This course is designed to do the following:

  • Give students an overview of the political history of China, Japan and Korea since 1900
  • Help students better 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

For details, contact Prof. Yongsun Paik at cab@lmu.edu


Comparative Management Systems (CMS) Program


Few other experiences in life have proven to net such a positive and sustainable impact than an international studies course like LMU’s Comparative Management Systems (CMS) program. 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 provides a focused opportunity for students to gain exposure to global management concepts and practices. For those who have selected an international track and have chosen courses from a variety of global business electives, CMS also leads to a Certificate in International Business.

Prerequisites
Two semesters before the overseas visits, enrolled students form interest groups based on specific business issues. After the 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, and 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 details, contact Prof. Kala Seal at kseal@lmu.edu


EMBA Program


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 the developed economies of Western Europe and the emerging economies of Eastern Europe.

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