May and Spring Break Programs
Selected students enroll in a spring course for three (3) credit hours and then travel abroad for 1-2 weeks during spring break or in May. Students learn about international business, culture, and economic environments through on-campus lecture and first-hand during the field trip abroad.
Program Details
- The application period is August – Novmeber 1. Students are selected on a rolling basis upon approval until the program is at capacity.
- Learn more from prior participants by visiting the CIBS Faculty Programs blog.
- The $300 CIBS administrative fee billed after students ‘commit’ to a program is non-refundable.
- Please refer to the TAMU Health & Safety Travel Preparations website to prepare for a healthy and safe international experience.
Funding
- CIBS Global Programs Scholarship: Winter, spring break, and May programs (w/ spring course): October 12
- University-Wide Scholarships: Winter, spring, spring break, and May programs (w/ spring course): September 10 – October 12
- Visit the Education Abroad Funding page for additional funding sources
- Submit Education Abroad Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form (provided by CIBS) to Scholarships & Financial Aid for additional scholarships, grants, and loans
Programs
Spring Break & May 2025
Apply by Dec. 1**Closed
| PROGRAM | PROGRAM LEADER | DATES | COURSE | EST. COST^ | APPLICATION | SCHOLARSHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary Christian Business Leaders Trip | n/a | March 2026 | n/a | TBD | Contact CBL * | n/a |
| Panama Global Business Brigades | Dr. Lane (IBUS) | March 5-13, 2026 | IBUS 320 | $3,275 | Closed | Closed |
| Adam C. Sinn ’00 Europe Investment Management | Dr. Hercot (FINC) & Dr. Sorescu (FINC) | May 5 – 25, 2026 | FINC 485 | $5,440 | Closed | Closed |
| Asia (Japan) Technology Management | Prof. Gomillion (INFO) | May 10-24, 2026 | IBUS 455 or ISTM 440 | $7,380 | Closed | Closed |
| Europe Integration & Business | Prof. Guyton (FINC) | May 7 – 20, 2026 | IBUS 456 | $7,365 | Closed | Closed |
* Program will remain open until September 30th. Applications will be reviewed in early October. Students will be notified soon after regarding their invitation for an interview.
** Students will be selected around the 15th and 30th of each month until November 1st or the program fills, whichever occurs first.
