Winter Programs
Mays Business School offers a variety of winter faculty programs. Students learn about global business, culture, and economic environments first-hand. Although classes are taught in a foreign location, your classmates will be Aggies and instruction is in English. Program dates are approximate and subject to change. Most programs are associated with a spring course; however, the Antarctica program is associated with a fall course.

Program Details
Programs associated with a spring course:
- The application period is April – September 1. Students are selected on a rolling basis 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.
- A valid passport is required for winter 2025 programs by September 15, 2024. A valid passport must have validity of at least six (6) months beyond program end date.
- Please refer to the TAMU Health & Safety Travel Preparations website to prepare for a healthy and safe international experience.
Programs associated with a fall course:
- The application period is November – February 1. Students are selected on a rolling basis 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.
- A valid passport is required for fall 2025 programs by March 1, 2025. A valid passport must have validity of at least six (6) months beyond program end date.
- 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
- Winter programs (w/ fall course): April 15
- University-Wide Scholarships:
- Winter, spring, spring break, and May programs (w/ spring course): September 10 – October 12
- Winter programs (w/ fall course): February 15 – April 15
- 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.
Winter 2026 Programs
Winter 2026
PROGRAM | PROGRAM LEADER | DATES | COURSE(S) | COURSE(S) TERM | ESTIMATED COST | APPLICATION |
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Antarctica Perspectives | Dr. Flint (MGMT) | Dec 16-30, 2025 | IBUS 310 or IBUS 685 | Fall 2025 | $14,480 | Closed |
Australia & New Zealand Business | Annie McGowan (ACCT) & Don Lewis (MKTG) | Dec 27, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026 | ACCT 430, IBUS 310, or IBUS 685 | Spring 2026 | $7,990 | Apply now! |
Costa Rica Business | Katy Lane (CIBS/MGMT) | Dec 27, 2025 – Jan 8, 2026 | IBUS 459 or IBUS 685 | Spring 2026 | $5,480 | Apply now! |
UAE Business | Daria Panina (MGMT) | Dec 27, 2025 – Jan 8. 2026 | IBUS 310 or IBUS 685 | Spring 2026 | $7,330 | Apply now! |