International Business Seminars (IBS)
Travel the world, learn from global business leaders, and earn Cal Lutheran credit while gaining a competitive advantage for your career.
International Business Seminars programs are short-term, multi-destination, and faculty-led seminars that immerse students into the business, cultural, social, and political environments of each country visited. Students earn Cal Lutheran credit while applying the knowledge they’ve learned in the classroom to real-life business settings. Programs range from ten to forty-two days abroad, depending upon the program, and occur over winter break or summer.
Deadlines
Undergraduates
- Summer Programs: November 1st (of the year prior)
- Winter Programs: March 15th (of the year prior)
Graduates
- Summer Programs: March 15th
- Winter Programs: November 1st
How to Apply
- Browse current program options below.
- Apply through Cal Lutheran's Office of Education Abroad (OEA) using the Apply Now links below.
- Apply through IBS to your host program.
- Once OEA approves your application, you can complete your IBS application and submit a deposit to secure your place on a program.
- The School of Management will help enroll you in the appropriate course.
- Undergraduates enroll in BUS 485 (syllabus) for two credits in the semester prior to their seminar and two credits in the semester after their seminar. (i.e., Spring Semester prior to a Summer seminar and Fall Semester afterward).
- Graduate students enroll in MBA/MSM 594 / MSIT 582 (syllabus) for three credits for the term of their seminar.
- You pay IBS directly for your program fees by their payment deadline.
IBS programs are open to all Cal Lutheran students who meet OEA's standard eligiblity requirements.
Current Programs
Winter Europe Seminar
The Winter Europe Seminar is a short-term, multi-destination program perfect for undergraduate and graduate students who are looking to gain international experience while setting themselves apart in the workforce after graduation. Students will learn about the culture, customs, and international business practices in a variety of European cities. Most importantly, students will observe how business practices differ between each country visited and the United States.
Winter MBA Europe Seminar
The Winter MBA Europe Seminar is perfect for graduate students pursuing their MBA, or a master’s degree in a business-related field, as well as working professionals who are looking to advance their career, build international experience, and expand their business education. Students will learn about the culture, customs, and international business practices in the UK and France. Most importantly, students will observe how business practices differentiate between each country and the United States.
Winter South Africa Seminar
The Winter South Africa Seminar is packed with incredible opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students looking to expand their international business education outside of the traditional classroom. While traveling abroad, students will learn about South African culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices. Most importantly, students will observe how these business practices are different from the United States.
