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Global Marketing

Dates: 25 May–28 June 2027
Priority Deadline: 1 November 2026
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

SPAIN, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, GREECE, THAILAND, CHINA, JAPAN

DESTINATIONS: Spain (Madrid, Barcelona), Italy (Rome, Cinque Terre), Switzerland (Lauterbrunnen), Greece (Athens, Naxos), Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket), China (Shanghai), Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto)

You will literally fly around the world in this once-in-a-lifetime program, designed to give students an understanding of the unique challenges, cultural sensitivities, and economic realities of conducting global business (particularly marketing). Students will learn about global business “on the ground” through business visits to companies. Students will also experience the cultural heritage that shapes consumers’ lives across the globe.

BUSINESS VISITS (tentative): Google in Dubai, Apple in China, Dyson in Japan, Santander in Spain, others.

CULTURAL VISITS (tentative): Sagrada Família, the Colosseum, the Vatican, the cliffside villages of Cinque Terre, the alpine waterfalls of Lauterbrunnen, the Acropolis and Parthenon, the beaches of Naxos, the Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building), Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Grand Palace, Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Arun, the Shanghai Bund, Shibuya Crossing, and more. On the Global Marketing Trip, you will visit some of the elite landmarks in the world.

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Contact Us

Ryan Elder
690 TNRB
(801) 422-5881
rselder@byu.edu

Matt Madden
671 TNRB
(801) 865-8015
matt.madden@byu.edu

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Program Flyer

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
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More Information

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Courses

Students will receive 6 credit hours (3 credits each) for the following:

MKTG 416—International Marketing
MSB 430—Introduction to International Business

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

If you have already completed one of the two classes, please speak with the program director.

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

$13,500–13,900

Includes airfare and travel between countries while on the program, housing, some excursions, some meals, visa application fees, and international health insurance. Cost also includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students).

Does not include airfare to Spain, airfare from Japan, personal expenses such as non-covered meals, souvenirs, public transportation, museums, theatres, or other attractions that are not part of the program.
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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 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 course will be held on Wednesdays from 4 to 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 for enrolling in this prep class.

Proper travel documentation for China will be arranged in the preparation course.

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

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 sites. 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

Ryan Elder
690 TNRB
(801) 422-5881
rselder@byu.edu

Matt Madden
671 TNRB
(801) 865-8015
matt.madden@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.