1. The BIG Event January 27, 2015 International Business Minor An Academic Credential Smeal College of Business Office of International Programs http://ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/study-abroad/

2. Smeal Office of International Programs Administers the International Business Minor Austin J. Jaffe Assoc. Dean for International Programs Maureen Desorcie Assistant Director Donna Davison Stephanie Chastain Elizabeth Labrin

3. HTTP://UGSTUDENTS.SMEAL.PSU.EDU/STUDY-ABROAD/ INTERNATIONAL-BUSINESS-MINOR International Business Minor An Academic Credential Advantages Requirements How it Fits with Major Approved Study Abroad Programs

4. International Business Minor Advantages

5. Experience the global business environment Competitive advantage during job hunt Future possibility of an international job An excellent reason to study abroad Make international friends!

6. 84% felt it helped them build valuable job skills such as foreign language skills, cultural training, tolerance for ambiguity, adaptability, communication, and more *IES Alumni Survey http://www.iesabroad.org/study- abroad/news/research-shows-college- grads-who-study-ies-abroad-get-jobs- sooner-higher-salaries International Business Minor Advantages 89% secured a job within the first six months after graduation

7. International Business Minor Requirements

8. 1. Acctg 211, BA 411 2. MGMT 301, MKTG 301, FIN 301, SCM 301 3. 6 credits: IB 303, IB 400 levels 4. Select 6 credits w/ SOIP Advisor:  Appointment Required.  Encourages language, special destination, cultural learning 5. 6 credits from an IB Minor Approved PSU Education Abroad Program http://ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/study-abroad/international-business-minor

9. International Business Minor How it Fits with Major

10. International Business Minor How it Fits with a Major Any class in a minor can also be used in your major With good planning, you can earn it within the 120 credits Work with your Adviser to see how the IB Minor can satisfy a 2 Piece Sequence May study abroad summer or semester

11. Study Abroad Programs: Courses Abroad Immerse yourself in the culture Take gen ed classes (GA, GH, GS) Do NOT plan to take business courses, except maybe one IB.

12. HTTP://UGSTUDENTS.SMEAL.PSU.EDU/STUDY- ABROAD/CHOOSING-A-PROGRAM International Business Minor Approved Study Abroad Programs

13. Study Abroad Programs: Resources http://ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/study-abroad Global Programs: Education Abroad (Boucke Bldg) Smeal International Programs Academic Advisers

14. Study Abroad Programs: How to Get Started Attend “Study Abroad 101” meeting at Education Abroad in Boucke Bldg. Look on the web at Penn State’s programs Visit with student mentors in 426A Boucke Talk with your Advisor about degree requirements to take abroad Meet with a Smeal International Programs Advisor

15. Study Abroad Programs: Finances Smeal International Study Scholarship (Hintz) Whole World Scholarship & Africa, Lt America Scholarship Diversity Grant-in-Aid Independent Search Out-of-State Tuition Break Third Party Providers (IES, CIEE, Arcadia)

16. Deadlines to Apply Summer – February 1 Fall – March 1 Academic Year – March 1 Spring – May 1 (all programs) Sept 15 (some programs)

19. Maastricht, Netherlands: Economics of European Integration Take a study tour of European cities: Brussels, Paris & more! Learn about the European Union by visiting its institutions and listening to professional talks Study at Maastricht University the last three weeks. All classes taught in English June 26 – August 8, 2014 I B 499 Economics of European Integration (3 credits) I B 399 Study Tour: European Political and Economic Institutions (3 credits)

20. Maastricht, Netherlands: From East to West: The World of Central-Eastern Europe Take a study tour of East Central European cities like Prague, Berlin, Krakow, Budapest and Vienna. Study at Maastricht University the last three weeks with Lou Gattis, Finance Instructor at Smeal. All classes taught in English. June 26 – August 8, 2014 I B 499 The Business Environment of Central & Eastern Europe (3 credits) I B 399 Study Tour: East Central Europe (3 credits)

21. Summer Study Abroad Information Night January 16 6:00 – 7:30 pm 110 Business