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Global Immersion Electives

Global immersion electives are seven- to 21-day intensive study abroad programs. Students receive business elective credit and meet the Experiential Education and Undergraduate Business Global Awareness academic requirements. Finally, the timing of the immersion programs does not interfere with summer internships, so students can complete an immersion and an internship in the same summer.

Why consider an immersion?

  • Visit multinational and local companies and apply business learning
  • Satisfy multiple degree requirements  
  • Experience  cultural learning
  • Expand your network by making new friends in the Undergraduate Business program
  • Programs do not compete with internships
  • Explore and have fun!
  Destination Cities 2012 Immersion Dates Faculty Estimated Costs* Credits Academic Expectations
Working Languages Spanish (BUSI 200) Heredia March (Spring Break period) Led by UNC faculty  $3300 program fees** All Undergraduate Business School Immersion participants receive 3.0 business elective hours, Global Awareness, and EE. This semester length course includes a one week immersion to Costa Rica in March.
United Arab Emirates Dubai, Abu Dhabi March (Spring Break period) $4100 program fees** Pre-departure classes. On the ground experience consists of company visits, cultural sessions, and academic sessions.
South Africa Cape Town, Johannesburg May $4100 program fees**
China Beijing, Shanghai May $4100 program fees**
China Hong Kong, Guangzhou May $4100 program fees**
India Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore late July- mid August $4100 program fees**
China Beijing late May - early June Hosted by Peking University, taught by local faculty expert $2250 program fees (in state)**
$3150 program fees (out of state)**		 3.0 business elective hours, Global Awareness, and EE; transfer pass/fail credit Mostly classroom instruction by local expert faculty at PKU with two company visits and cultural tours.
Germany Vallendar late May - early June Hosted by WHU--Business Environment in Europe, taught by local faculty expert $2900 program fees** 3.0 business elective hours, Global Awareness, and EE; transfer pass/fail credit Mostly classroom instruction at WHU, with two company visits and cultural tours.
Costa Rica Heredia May Led by UNC faculty $4260 program fees** All Undergraduate Business School Immersion participants receive 3.0 business elective hours, Global Awareness, and EE. Pre-departure classes. Intensive Spanish language course; no previous Spanish language skills required.

* Scholarships are available.
**Additional costs include airfare, health insurance, some meals, incidentals and will vary depending on personal spending habits.