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
| PROGRAM | PROGRAM LEADER | DATES | COURSE | EST. COST^ | APPLICATION | SCHOLARSHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Business Leaders Trip | n/a | Spring Break 2025 | n/a | TBD | Opening in August! | Apply by Oct 12 |
| Europe Technology Management | Dr. Whitten (INFO) | Spring Break 2025 | ISTM/IBUS 440 | TBD | Opening in August! | Apply by Oct 12 |
| Global Graduate Consulting Trip (Panama) | Dr. Flint (MGMT) | Spring Break 2025 | MGMT/IBUS 689 | TBD | Opening in August! | Apply by Oct 12 |
| Adam C. Sinn ’00 Europe Investment Management | Dr. Sorescu (FINC) | May 6-26, 2025 | FINC 485 | TBD | Opening in August! | Apply by Oct 12 |
| Asia Accounting | Prof. Sanders (ACCT) | May 2025 | ACCT/IBUS 430 | TBD | Opening in August! | Apply by Oct 12 |
| Europe Integration & Business | Prof. Guyton (FINC) | May 2025 | IBUS 456 | TBD | Opening in August! | Apply by Oct 12 |
| Greece Global Business Brigades | Dr. Lane (IBUS) | May 2025 | IBUS 320 | TBD | Opening in August! | Apply by Oct 12 |
| Mexico International Research Abroad (IRAP) | n/a | May 2025 | BUSN 299 (0 credit hrs) | TBD | Opening in August! | Apply by Oct 12 |
