World of Opportunities

 

International Business Program (IBP) is "A door to a world of opportunities" where one can enrich oneself with education, self discovery, adventure and success.

Missouri State students are involved in a wide range of activities, both academic and non-academic, which promote overall student development. With about 18,700 students on campus, the University is home to more than 500 students from about 85 different countries around the world. The campus by itself promotes tremendous scope to students for gaining immense multicultural knowledge from student interaction. Also, the University offers a whole range of educational courses, as well as numerous exciting and entertaining activities for students to experience the right combination of fun with learning.

In order for students to have more global exposure, Missouri State offers a variety of study away programs in many different countries of the world. Access COBA's GlobalNetwork for a brief description of the partner institutions, their locations, and programs available for Missouri State students. These international programs are becoming increasingly important in aiding students in better understanding the world in which they live and the global issues that they will confront in the future. In order for students to have a greater understanding and appreciation of their role in the world community, Missouri State encourages students to have academic experience with a foreign language or foreign culture.

 

 Eligibility For Student Exchange Programs

 

•  Must be in good standing at the University

• Sophomore or higher
• Major or minor in Business Administration as well as many other disciplines (Check with IBP)
• Be recommended by faculty
• Must meet Spanish language proficiency for Mexico & Spain programs
• Completion of  application packages
• Meet all requirements set forth by the host institution
• Show sufficient financial resources for the duration of study abroad, travel expenses, and incidentals

 

Benefits

IBP program provides an unique opportunity to develop self confidence, maturity, communicativeness, effectiveness, and global know-how. Participants become global citizens while gaining a head start in higher education and personal growth equally. After having made the transition into a new culture and language, individuals develop the confidence to pursue their goals and to strive more for themselves.

The three main benefits of an immersion in a different culture are: personal development, multicultural experiences, and career advantages.

Personal Development

 

• The ability to come to conclusions and make decisions increases.
• The sense of self-reliance increases.
• The individual becomes adventurer, traveler, and explorer.
• Learn by experience.
• Better understanding of foreign countries and people of different cultures.

Multicultural experiences

• Improvement of communications skills with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Elimination of racial and ethnic stereotypes.
• Better prepared to live and work in a more culturally diverse society.
• Have the opportunity to see and experience different things

Career advantages

• An international experience on a resume tells a lot to a potential employer. It shows experience, responsibility, integrity, flexibility, and personal strength.
• Living abroad helps to develop leadership qualities and communication skills.
• Better handle unexpected situations and pressure.