Marquette Business’s International Business Program will host the Spring Break 2027 Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Fair in the Atrium of O’Brien Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore study abroad programs, connect with faculty leaders, alumni, and Director of International Business Meghann Polivka. Students from across campus are welcome to attend and learn more about the five business programs taking place during spring break 2027. Students must apply by Nov. 15, 2026.
- Business Culture & Marketing in Lisbon, Portugal
Through company and industry visits, students gain exposure to a variety of international sectors and functions in Lisbon. This course combines marketing and business information with the culture of Portugal, allowing students to compare and contrast business practices with that of the United States.
- Travel dates: March 18-26, 2027
- Open to: undergraduate students
- Courses offered for credit: MARKI 4041
- Program leaders: Dr. Alex Milovic and Beth Krey
- Conducting Business in Czechia
Students gain exposure to a range of international business issues, with a focus on central Europe and Czechia. While working in teams across countries, students explore language and history, exchange rate risk, exchange rate management, supply chain management and business logistics.
- Travel dates: March 18-25, 2027
- Open to: seniors and graduate students
- Courses offered for credit: INBUI 4931 or INBUI 5931
- Program leaders: Dr. José Antonio Pérez-Amuedo and Melanie Roepke
- Global Supply Chain Sustainability Program (Bogota, Colombia)
This applied study-abroad course immerses students in the end-to-end Colombian coffee supply chain, cultivating globally-minded and ethically grounded supply chain professionals. By integrating four preparatory modules with a week-long practicum in Bogotá and the Choachí growing region, students will gain a firm grasp of production, logistics, customs compliance and export milestones.
- Travel dates: March 18-25, 2027
- Open to: students enrolled in OSCMI 4035
- Courses offered for credit: OSCMI 4931
- Program leaders: Dr. Marko Bastl and Dr. Phil Vogelwede
- Insurance Leadership Program
As the world’s leading hub for insurance and reinsurance, Bermuda offers students an unparalleled opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the boardrooms of major insurance and financial services firms. Students engage directly with executives who manage risk, innovation and capital across continents. From cyber risk and fintech to reinsurance and private equity, students will experience the breadth of an industry that quietly shapes economies and responds to the world’s most complex challenges.
- Travel dates: March 20-25, 2027
- Open to: sophomores, juniors and seniors
- Courses offered for credit: INBUI 4931
- Program leaders: Jae Junkunc and Mark Afable
- Zurich, Switzerland: Commercial Banking Study Abroad
This study abroad course focuses on the international financial sector of Zurich, Switzerland, regarded as a major global financial hub. By visiting Swiss banks, students will compare and contrast Switzerland’s banking system to that of the U.S. This firsthand experience allows students to deepen their understanding of the international banking system, which has a direct relationship with the economy of the United States.
- Travel dates: March 17-25, 2027
- Open to: sophomores, juniors and seniors
- Courses offered for credit: FINAI 4931 or FINAI 5931
- Program leaders: Dr. Kent Belasco and Alexandra Hottinger
Contact program leaders or Director of International Business Meghann Polivka with questions.
