Led by Sawyer Business School faculty, the Global Travel Seminars take students for short-term visits to business centers around the world. These courses provide students with an opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences through international business exposure. Each seminar is uniquely crafted by the faculty leader of the course. While no two seminars are exactly alike, each consists of a similar structure in terms of the academic, travel, and cost components:

Academic Component

• 3 credit IB elective
• 3 Pre-travel classes, designed to provide a foundation of knowledge about the destination
• 1 post-travel class: final assignments vary, depending on faculty leader and location
• Offered each academic year
• Sophomore standing or higher  

Travel Component

• 7-10 days of travel
• 4-6 businesses provide an overview of the business culture. The trip includes visits ranging from large multinationals to small, entrepreneurial firms
• 3-4 cultural activities ranging from city tours, group dinners to theater performances

Cost Component

• Tuition for 3 credits (for full-time students, this can be part of the 12-17 semester credits)
• Flight
• Seminar fee, includes:
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Ground transportation
  • Most meals
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Cultural activities
  • Business programming