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Asia Business

Dates: 25 May–27 June 2027
Priority Deadline: 1 November 2026
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
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MAINLAND CHINA, SOUTH KOREA, JAPAN, HONG KONG, VIETNAM, THAILAND

Journey through Asia and discover the culture, history, and innovation that shapes business in one of the world’s most dynamic and influential regions as part of the first BYU study abroad to visit mainland China since before COVID-19. Through visits with organizations in major commercial centers, gain firsthand insight into the economic opportunities and challenges that are changing our world. Study from boardrooms to temple courtyards as we traverse modern skylines and global business centers to ancient capitals, imperial palaces, traditional markets, and remarkable natural landscapes. Participate in cultural crafts and traditions, experience festivals and live performances, and sample authentic local cuisine in this unforgettable Asia Business study abroad experience. Open to students of all majors, this study abroad is designed for students interested in business, culture, history, international affairs, and adventure. Come prepared not just to visit Asia, but to engage with it, learn from it, and return with a broader understanding of the world—and your place in it.

Cultural visits (tentative, non-exhaustive):

  • South Korea: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower
  • Japan: Atsuta Festival, Takigi Noh Theater, Temple of the Golden Pavilion
  • China: The Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, Dragon Boat Festival
  • Hong Kong: Victoria Peak, Nan Lian Garden
  • Vietnam: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi French Quarter
  • Thailand: Hong Island, Elephant Safari

Business visits (tentative, non-exhaustive):

  • South Korea: Samsung, Busan Port Authority
  • Japan: Studio Ghibli, Nintendo, Sony
  • China: Baidu, Huawei
  • Hong Kong: Funko, Bloomberg
  • Vietnam: Traditional craft villages
  • Thailand: Ecotourism, Coca-Cola

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Contact Us

Jon N. Kerr
508 TNRB
(801) 422-7592
jon.kerr@byu.edu

Michael J. Call
3039 JFSB
(801) 422-1616
michael.call@byu.edu

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Frequently Asked Questions
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Courses

Students will register for 6 credit hours during spring term 2027:

Bus M 430—Introduction to International Business (3 credits)
Univ 210R (fulfills GE Global and Cultural Awareness requirement)—Creativity, Business, and Culture (3 credits)

This program will fulfill course and foreign experience requirements for the Global Management Certificate offered by the BYU Marriott School of Business.

Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$13,600–13,900

Includes all flights within Asia, Latter-day Saint undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students), housing, group excursions, some meals (in general, breakfasts), some transportation, and international health insurance.

Does not include air travel from SLC to South Korea, the return flight from Thailand to SLC, or personal expenses (e.g., non-covered meals, souvenirs, additional public transportation, and non-group excursions.)
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Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).

Scholarships are not applied until the last payment is due.
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Preparation

Accepted students are required to participate in an international cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour). This evening class will be held on Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:40 PM during the second block of winter semester 2027. Part-time BYU students and non-BYU students will need to pay an additional tuition fee for enrolling in this prep class.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.
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Housing

All housing accommodations will be arranged by the program and will be shared with other students in the program.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program. Airfare reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent:

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
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Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information page.

Priority Application Deadline: 1 November 2026
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Jon N. Kerr (PhD & MPhil, Columbia University, MAcc & BS, BYU) is an associate professor and Rachel Martin Fellow in the School of Accountancy. He teaches taxation in the MAcc program and served his mission in the Kobe-Osaka area of Japan.

508 TNRB
(801) 422-7592
jon.kerr@byu.edu

Michael J. Call (PhD, Yale University) is a professor in the Department of Comparative Arts and Letters in the College of Humanities. He teaches in the Interdisciplinary Humanities program.

3039 JFSB
(801) 422-1616
michael.call@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook, click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.