Business Study & Intern Abroad Employers of the 21st century worldwide are seeking workers with international experience for a workforce increasingly focused on a global economy. Will you be ready once your degree is in hand? The Haenicke Institute for Global Education offers study abroad, internship and exchange programs for business majors and minors in locations spanning three continents (Oceania, Asia and Europe) and more than 15 countries. Studying management in Sydney, marketing in Paris, global business in Japan, or economics in Montevideo are just a few of your choices, many of which may be coupled with intensive foreign language. Scholarships are available for academic-year and semester-long programs, as well as for WMU’s short-term, faculty-led programs. Gain international experience while earning academic credit toward your WMU degree. 2012 faculty-led study abroad courses for business majors • Chile • German Business and Culture (Dr. Eckert) • Global Business in Thailand and Japan (Dr. Leingpibul) • HCoB Internship in Sydney • Latin American Economies (Dr. Pozo) Country options for WMU’s academic-year or semester-long business abroad programs Australia Costa Rica China Italy England France Germany New Zealand Japan Malaysia Netherlands Spain Norway Sweden Comprehensive program profiles for all WMU programs may be accessed on the Study Abroad website: www.wmich.edu/ studyabroad For more information about business-focused study abroad, exchange, and internship opportunities contact the Global Business Center in the Haworth College of Business or WMU Study Abroad. The Study Abroad office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday on the second floor of Ellsworth Hall offering information sessions and walk-in advising hours daily. B2425 Ellsworth Hall study-abroad@wmich.edu (269) 387-5890 (269) 387-0630 (fax)
During my study abroad program in London, I worked at a leading product and service innovation consultancy called PDD in their research and marketing departments. They trusted me to help them with their big-name customers and important projects. I did quality work and I was really proud of the final outcomes. I met amazing people from all over the world, learned how to think ‘outside of the box’ with a great internship and created memories that will last a lifetime. I definitely feel my internship abroad launched my career. It helped me get another marketing internship and then my position at Career and Student Employment Services (WMU), where I worked for over a year. The experience of interning in London was worth its weight in gold, because even though you build knowledge in college it’s not the same as what you learn actually working in a business. I also learned a lot about myself. I strongly recommend that every student study abroad! Abby Knapp BBA, Advertising and Promotion (December 2009) American Institute for Foreign Study London, England (spring 2008)