Business Study Abroad Tours for Non-Traditional Students: An Outcomes Assessment
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v11i1.155Keywords:
Study Abroad, non-traditional students, outcomes, Business EducationAbstract
The purpose of this research was to assess empirically the perceived benefits of a business study tour course in terms of business educational outcomes, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and work-related gains. This study fills a gap in the business-school-related literature by focusing on outcomes of study abroad tours for non-traditional, working adult students.
Downloads
Download data is not yet available.
References
AACSB International (2004). Eligibility procedures and accreditation standards for business accreditation. Retrieved September 7, 2004 from http://www.AACSB.edu/ accreditation/business/standards01-01-04.pdf
Brokaw, S. C. (1996). Planning, organizing, and executing short term international exposures for U.S. students of marketing and business: an alternative method. Marketing Education Review, 6(3), 87–93.
Cheney, R. S. (2001). Intercultural business communication, international students, and experiential learning. Business Communication Quarterly, 64(4), 90–104.
Cotner, J., Jones, R., and Kashlak, R. (2003). Effectively integrating an international field study into the EMBA curriculum. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 15(1), 5–20.
DeLoach, S., Saliba, L., Smith, V., and Tiemann, T. (2003). Developing a global mindset through short-term study abroad: a group discussion approach. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 15(1), 37–60.
Douglas, C., and Jones-Rikkers, C.G. (2001). Study abroad programs and American student worldmindedness: an empirical analysis. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 13(1), 55–66.
Duke, C. R. (2000). Study abroad learning activities: a synthesis and comparison. Journal of Marketing Education, 22(2), 155–165.
Engle, L., and Engle, J. (2003). Study abroad levels: toward a classification of program type. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 9. Retrieved September 8, 2004, from http://www.frontiersjournal.com/issues/vol9/vol9 01_engleengle.htm
Golden, D. (2004). Boss talk: shaking up Harvard. Wall Street Journal (Eastern Edition). New York: June 8, 2004, B 1.
Gordon, P., and Smith, D. K. (1992). Planning, organizing, and executing short term international exposures for U.S. students of marketing and business. Marketing Education Review, 2, 47–53.
Henthorne, T. L., Miller, M. M., and Hudson, T. W. (2001). Building and positioning successful study-abroad programs: a “hands-on” approach. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 12(4), 49–62.
Holbrook, M. B. (1986). Aims, concepts, and methods for the presentation of individual differences in esthetic responses to design features. Journal of Consumer Research 13, 337–347.
“International assignments: key trends 2002” (2003), PricewaterhouseCoopers HR Services – Latest News. Retrieved October 25, 2003 from http://www.hrservices.be/ news/5 pr.html
Kagan, M. (2003). Culture: more US students must study abroad, educators say. Global Information Network. New York: November 20, 2003, 1.
Marcum, J. A., and Roochnik, D. (2001). What direction for study abroad? 2 views. Chronicle of Higher Education, 47(36), B7–10.
Marlowe, J., Mauldin, T., Hatcher, C., Sweaney, A., Meeks, C., and Coppack, M. (1998). Study-tour courses teach consumer issues & policy. Consumer Interests Annual, 44, 214–216.
Meyers-Levy, J. and Maheswaran, D. (1991) Exploring differences in males’ and females’ processing strategy. Journal of Consumer Research, 18(1), 63–70.
Meyers-Levy, J. and Sternthal, B. (1991) Gender differences in the use of message cues and judgments. Journal of Marketing Research, 28(1), 84–96.
Porth, S. J. (1997). Management education goes international: a model for designing and teaching a study tour course. Journal of Management Education, 21(2), 190–199.
Rosenthal, R. and DePaulo, B. M. (1979) Sex differences in accommodation in nonverbal communication. In R. Rosenthal (ed.), Skill in Nonverbal Communication: Individual Differences, Cambridge, MA: Oelgeschlager, Gunn and Hain Publishers, Inc., 68–103.
Schuster, C. P. (1993). Planning and implementing overseas travel classes for executive MBA students. Marketing Education Review, 3, 54–60.
Sideli, K. (n.d.). Electronic sampling results: survey #2. SECUSSA/IIE Electronic Sampling. Retrieved August 26, 2004, from http://www.secussa.nafsa.org/samplingresults2.html
Brokaw, S. C. (1996). Planning, organizing, and executing short term international exposures for U.S. students of marketing and business: an alternative method. Marketing Education Review, 6(3), 87–93.
Cheney, R. S. (2001). Intercultural business communication, international students, and experiential learning. Business Communication Quarterly, 64(4), 90–104.
Cotner, J., Jones, R., and Kashlak, R. (2003). Effectively integrating an international field study into the EMBA curriculum. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 15(1), 5–20.
DeLoach, S., Saliba, L., Smith, V., and Tiemann, T. (2003). Developing a global mindset through short-term study abroad: a group discussion approach. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 15(1), 37–60.
Douglas, C., and Jones-Rikkers, C.G. (2001). Study abroad programs and American student worldmindedness: an empirical analysis. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 13(1), 55–66.
Duke, C. R. (2000). Study abroad learning activities: a synthesis and comparison. Journal of Marketing Education, 22(2), 155–165.
Engle, L., and Engle, J. (2003). Study abroad levels: toward a classification of program type. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 9. Retrieved September 8, 2004, from http://www.frontiersjournal.com/issues/vol9/vol9 01_engleengle.htm
Golden, D. (2004). Boss talk: shaking up Harvard. Wall Street Journal (Eastern Edition). New York: June 8, 2004, B 1.
Gordon, P., and Smith, D. K. (1992). Planning, organizing, and executing short term international exposures for U.S. students of marketing and business. Marketing Education Review, 2, 47–53.
Henthorne, T. L., Miller, M. M., and Hudson, T. W. (2001). Building and positioning successful study-abroad programs: a “hands-on” approach. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 12(4), 49–62.
Holbrook, M. B. (1986). Aims, concepts, and methods for the presentation of individual differences in esthetic responses to design features. Journal of Consumer Research 13, 337–347.
“International assignments: key trends 2002” (2003), PricewaterhouseCoopers HR Services – Latest News. Retrieved October 25, 2003 from http://www.hrservices.be/ news/5 pr.html
Kagan, M. (2003). Culture: more US students must study abroad, educators say. Global Information Network. New York: November 20, 2003, 1.
Marcum, J. A., and Roochnik, D. (2001). What direction for study abroad? 2 views. Chronicle of Higher Education, 47(36), B7–10.
Marlowe, J., Mauldin, T., Hatcher, C., Sweaney, A., Meeks, C., and Coppack, M. (1998). Study-tour courses teach consumer issues & policy. Consumer Interests Annual, 44, 214–216.
Meyers-Levy, J. and Maheswaran, D. (1991) Exploring differences in males’ and females’ processing strategy. Journal of Consumer Research, 18(1), 63–70.
Meyers-Levy, J. and Sternthal, B. (1991) Gender differences in the use of message cues and judgments. Journal of Marketing Research, 28(1), 84–96.
Porth, S. J. (1997). Management education goes international: a model for designing and teaching a study tour course. Journal of Management Education, 21(2), 190–199.
Rosenthal, R. and DePaulo, B. M. (1979) Sex differences in accommodation in nonverbal communication. In R. Rosenthal (ed.), Skill in Nonverbal Communication: Individual Differences, Cambridge, MA: Oelgeschlager, Gunn and Hain Publishers, Inc., 68–103.
Schuster, C. P. (1993). Planning and implementing overseas travel classes for executive MBA students. Marketing Education Review, 3, 54–60.
Sideli, K. (n.d.). Electronic sampling results: survey #2. SECUSSA/IIE Electronic Sampling. Retrieved August 26, 2004, from http://www.secussa.nafsa.org/samplingresults2.html
Downloads
Published
2005-08-15
How to Cite
Peppas, S. C. (2005). Business Study Abroad Tours for Non-Traditional Students: An Outcomes Assessment. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 11(1), 143–163. https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v11i1.155
Issue
Section
Research Articles
