Enhance your USI experience by studying abroad! At the University of Southern Indiana and the Romain College of Business, students have the chance to get the most out of their time in college by exploring a variety of study abroad opportunities.
Studying abroad offers business students a unique opportunity to gain global perspectives on markets, management practices, and economic systems, enriching their education and professional development. Immersion in diverse cultures also enhances communication skills, cultural competence, and adaptability -- key qualities for excelling in today’s interconnected business world.
Croatia
Interested in having the opportunity to take in some beautiful scenery including some of the primary filming locations for Game of Thrones? Join us in Croatia this Summer from May 25 through June 7 for a Study Abroad experience involving two unique courses: "Leading Organizations: Lessons from Game of Thrones" and "Destination Promotions".
Students will visit locations such as Split and Dubrovnik which were primary filming locations for Game of Thrones while there will also be additional excursions to the islands of Korčula and Trogir.
These classes will last the duration of the Summer I semester and are open to all majors but there are only limited seats available. For more information, email Dr. Cristina Gilstrap (cgilstrap@usi.edu) or Dr. Curt Gilstrap (cgilstrap1@usi.edu).
Croatia Trip Applications are due January 17, 2025
Western Europe
"From Castles to Corporations: Studying International Business in Western Europe" is a USI faculty-led program offers students the opportunity to study international business across Germany, the Netherlands, and France, with a focus on how institutional forces and cultural differences not only shape business practices but also have a real impact on a company’s performance. USI students will learn alongside and from students from throughout Europe and the world, with classroom lessons driven home through company and cultural site visits. Students will live and learn primarily in beautiful Osnabrück, Germany—the “City of Peace”—with additional exploration in Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam, three of Europe’s finest cultural capitals.
All students participating in this program will be enrolled in the primary course, MNGT 445: International Business. MNGT 445 can serve as a 300-level or above general elective for all USI students. For students majoring in business administration, management, or marketing, the course will satisfy 3-credit hours of directed electives for their major. For business administration majors with an international business area of interest, the course is required.
The program is led by Dr. Nicholas Rhew, Chair of the Management and Information Sciences Department and Associate Professor of Management. Dr. Rhew is an experienced study abroad leader and has accompanied more than 100 students on programs to China, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Additionally, on top of his decade-plus experience teaching and researching in international business, his work and love for exploring have taken him to more than 30 countries across the globe. For more information, contact Dr. Rhew at ndrhew@usi.edu.
Western Europe Trip Applications are due March 1, 2025