International study tour

At the end of the program, we will take you somewhere in the world where Alberta and Canadian businesses are operating. Make no mistake, this is no boondoggle trip: it’s an intense, immersive learning experience.

Before the international study tour, you will prepare by examining in-depth the economic, political and cultural environments in the region your class selects. On the ground you will be involved in a variety of activities:

• Meetings at government embassies, seats of government, and discussions with trade officers to gain knowledge of political and trade issues.
• Company visits and interviews with executives of Canadian companies operating abroad, and with local companies doing business globally, to better understand their business and operational practices.
• Visits with local business schools provide access to faculty and facilities to exchange ideas and interact with students, professors, and with government and business representatives.
• Visits to cultural and historical sites to gain a better understanding of current economic and trade issues based on the values and history of a country or region.

The combination of dynamic classroom discussion and a real-life experience somewhere in the world will equip you to move your organization from the local to the international playing field.