College of Business

 

Incoming Exchange Student Information

Studies Abroad Program

Why participate in an International Exchange Program?

In today's business environment, companies, in order to survive and succeed, need to conduct business in international markets. Participation in an international exchange program will not only assist you in understanding the global business issues, but also enhance your chances of placement with companies interested in international business.

Participating in an international exchange program will expose you to foreign business managers, foreign professors, and most importantly, students from many other cultures.

Europe is compact geographically. It is connected by reasonable, fast and efficient rail services. Think of the experiences that are available as you travel to other countries sampling their rich cultures, vibrant people and blending of old and traditional with the new and the contemporary places and things.

All in all, participation in the international exchange programs will be a time in your life you will never forget. You will grow as a person and, with it, come home with a new sense of self-awareness and self-confidence.
 

 

The Netherlands



Denmark


 

Nancy, France

Strasbourg, France
 

Courses and Credits:
Courses taken at any of these universities, following prior approval, will transfer toward graduation at Bloomsburg. Spending the semester/year abroad will not normally put you behind in your graduation schedule. It is not recommended that you do an exchange during the last semester of your senior year, Bloomsburg policy says that 30 of your last 60 credits need to be taken at Bloomsburg University.
 



Great Britain
 

Language Requirements:
Business courses are taught in English with the exception of Trier University.

 

 



Short-term/Summer Programs

Eligibility:
1) Be enrolled as a full-time student (any major).
2) You should be at least a sophomore, and not be in the last semester of your senior year for semester or year long exchange.
3) Have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
 

   Costs:
   You pay Bloomsburg University the same tuition and fees you pay

   now.  Room and board fees are paid to your visiting school and
   they are approximately the same as ours.  Additional costs include
   round-trip airfare to Europe and personal spending money.  At
   some schools, students wishing to use the recreation facilities
   must pay fees.  Make sure the your insurance coverage applies
   to countries other than the U.S.  Exchange students are housed
   in university sponsored residence halls, some with private
   rooms.  Meal service may be available, or students may have
   kitchen facilities to prepare their own meals.

 
Want to Know More?
To obtain additional information about the College of Business International Exchange Program at Bloomsburg University, contact:
 
Dr. Joan Benek-Rivera, Coordinator
CoB International Exchange Programs
Sutliff 372
(570) 389-4813
jrivera@bloomu.edu

 

Dr. Doreen Jowi
Director of Global and Multicultural Education
236 Student Services Center
(570) 389-5247
djowi@bloomu.edu