Undergraduate Travel Seminars

We are excited to offer a SBS short-term program opportunity for undergraduate students in the spring

Any students in the Global Business Major looking for opportunities that satisfy the travel requirement outside of these seminars or a semester abroad should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office at 617-573-8345 or the Center for International Programs and Services at 617-573-8034 with questions.

Please email Study Abroad to ask any additional questions beyond what is found on this page or for additional information. 

Available Travel Seminar Programs

Experiencing global business firsthand is a key component of the seminar. You’ll spend seven to ten days engaged in a series of field visits and cultural activities designed to immerse you in the business culture of a destination.
View list of available travel seminar programs

Each undergraduate and graduate Global Travel Seminar is uniquely crafted by the faculty leader—so no two are exactly alike—and counts as a three-credit international business course. As part of the academic requirement, you’ll participate in three pre-travel class sessions and one post-travel class session.

Pre-travel Class Sessions

Before the trip, you’ll have three class sessions with your faculty advisor, where you’ll discuss your site visits and learn about:

  • The destination’s economy and its competitive position in the global marketplace
  • The political, social, and cultural environment
  • Current business issues within the destination
  • The unique cultural aspects of doing business in the destination

Post-travel Class Session

In the last class session, you’ll present your main seminar project. The final project, determined by your faculty leader, could be a paper, presentation, or group assignment.

Experiencing global business firsthand is a key component of the seminar. You’ll spend seven to ten days engaged in a series of field visits and cultural activities designed to immerse you in the business culture of a destination. If you choose to enroll in a virtual travel seminar, you’ll engage remotely in these same activities and gain valuable experience in remote global collaboration.

Field Visits

You’ll visit a variety of businesses, ranging from the headquarters of large, multinational corporations to small, entrepreneurial firms. Other potential visits could be to local institutions, such as stock exchanges or regulatory authorities, or you could meet with government leaders or academic experts.

Our students have visited companies, such as 3M, the Bank of England, Bayer, BMW, Bombay Stock Exchange, Bovespa, Citigroup, Coca Cola, Embraer, GE Financial Services, Lenovo, Lloyd’s of London, Lufthansa, Microsoft, Natura, State Street Global Markets, TV Globo, Volkswagen, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Zambon.

Cultural Activities

Understanding the local culture is an important element of the Travel Seminar and essential for success. You'll experience a variety of cultural activities, including sightseeing and city tours, visits to museums and historical landmarks, theater performances, and group dinners featuring authentic cuisine. You’ll even have some free time to explore on your own.

There are three cost components for most Travel Seminars:

  1. Tuition for three credits
  2. Flight (exceptions may apply)
  3. Seminar fee, which includes:
  • $35 application fee
  • Hotel accommodations based on double occupancy
  • Ground transportation within destination
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Cultural activities
  • Business programming
  • Some meals, including welcome reception and farewell dinner
  • $160 comprehensive health insurance and emergency assistance
    • Where applicable, this will appear as a separate line on your bill

Learn more about seminar fees for Graduate Travel Seminars
Learn more about seminar fees for Undergraduate Travel Seminars

“In one week, I learned how to be a successful business person. There is a large part of me that wishes the week never ended. I formed relationships with incredible people and gained so much knowledge in such a short time. Going forward, I know I will reference the lessons learned from this incredible experience, and this will definitely remain a highlight of my young adult years"
Adrianna Garrett BSBA 2015