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Global Immersion Electives

Gain deep global business insight into a region of the world through an Undergraduate Business Program Global Immersion Elective. Led by UNC Kenan-Flagler faculty, these highly participatory global experiences give you firsthand insight into a region’s culture, social and political characteristics, and economic development challenges and successes.

Through a series of courses in Chapel Hill and intense, all-day on-the-ground programming, you’ll develop an understanding of the forces and factors that shape business in the region—and the world. You’ll visit a range of companies, from multinationals to non-profits. You’ll meet business and government leaders and, where possible, local students. Offerings are tailored to the region with team-based project development and presentation opportunities round out your experience.

You may participate in an immersion program and complete an internship in the same summer.

Immersive, transformative experiences in the most dynamic global economies

Global Immersion Electives are intense, experiential programs that require a high level of participation and engagement. Each program begins with a series of classes in Chapel Hill to ground participants in the history, economy, and culture of the region. The travel experience demands energy and commitment for activities, meetings, visits, and cultural opportunities that run all day and sometimes into the evening. The programs are exciting and enriching, offering not only insight into the business and people of an important world region, but also giving you the chance to stretch your capabilities and succeed outside of your comfort zone.

Credits

Global Immersion Electives earn 3.0 business elective hours and satisfy the requirements for Experiential Education. You may participate in a maximum of 3 GIEs (total of 9 BUSI elective credits).

Winter 2023 GIEs

Thailand

Thailand

Chapel Hill Classes: Mod 2
Travel Dates: December 27, 2023 - January 7, 2024 (departing Bangkok on January 6)

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Spring 2024 GIEs

Hungary

Chapel Hill Classes: Mod 3
Travel Dates: March 8-16, 2024

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Argentina & Uruguay

Chapel Hill Classes: Mod 3
Travel Dates: March 8-16, 2024

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Netherlands

Chapel Hill Classes: Mod 3
Travel Dates: March 8-16, 2024

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Summer 2024 GIEs

Finland

Finland, Estonia, and Iceland

Chapel Hill Classes: Mod 4
Travel Dates: May 13-27, 2024

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South Africa

Chapel Hill Classes: Mod 4
Travel Dates: May 13-24, 2024

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Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal

Chapel Hill Classes: Mod 4
Travel Dates: May 13-27, 2024

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