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Asia Pacific Business

Dates: 5 July–6 August 2027
Priority Deadline: 1 November 2026
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, SINGAPORE, THAILAND, CAMBODIA, JAPAN

Discover the rich cultures of some of the oldest civilizations on Earth while learning business practices in some of the world’s most dynamic economic regions. This program will expose students to the unique challenges and economic realities of Asia. While this program has a general business focus, the Asia Business Study Abroad is open to all majors. The cultures and sites we will visit will fascinate students from across campus who have an interest in international affairs, culture, business, and service.

Business visits (tentative):
Microsoft (Australia), Urban Development (Singapore), Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok (Thailand), Haven Training (Cambodia), Amazon (Japan)

Cultural visits (tentative):
North Island and South Island, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Rotorua and Hobbiton (New Zealand); Sydney Opera House and Harbor, Bondi Beach, and Hyde Park Barracks (Australia); Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and Singapore Chinese Dance Theater (Singapore); Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, and River Tour (Bangkok); Angkor Wat and Kulen Elephant Tour (Cambodia); Osaka Castle and Museum of History, Kyoto Fushimi Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Himeji Castle, Tokyo Imperial Palace, Sky Tree, and Tokyo Tower (Japan).

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Courses

Students will receive 6 credit hours (in addition to 1 credit for the prep course) for the following:

BUS M 430—Introduction to International Business (3 credit hours)
GSCM 201/211—Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management (3 credit hours)

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

$9,800–10,500 (approx.)

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, all breakfasts), some public transportation, and international health insurance.

Does not include air travel to New Zealand and return flight from Japan, or personal expenses such as 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).
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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 Wednesdays, currently 5–6 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 of approximately $376.

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.

Schedule and Time Commitment
Students are required to virtually attend over Zoom the lecture and learning activity portion of the Global Supply Chain Management courses (April 27 – May 12). Students should refrain from arriving late or departing early.
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Housing

Students will stay in hotels. All housing and travel will be arranged by the program.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program. Airline 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 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

Brett Hathaway is an associate professor of Operations Management. He has a bachelor’s in International Business from BYU Hawaii, an MBA from BYU and a PhD in Operations Management from UNC, Chapel Hill. He teaches analytics courses in supply chain and operations management. He loves peak bagging (summitting mountains), playing Settlers of Catan, and traveling with his family.

6205 TNRB
801-837-0463
brett_hathaway@byu.edu

Jeff Bednar is a professor in the Management Department at Brigham Young University. He has bachelor's and master’s degrees in Accounting from BYU and a PhD in Management and Organizations from the University of Michigan. He teaches courses related to organizational behavior and human resource management, and loves skiing, boating, and traveling the world with his family.

5238 TNRB
(801) 422-4082
jsbednar@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.