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Student Experiences

Past Field Studies

Classrooms Without Borders

Lubin has a long tradition of providing unique opportunities for students to gain short-term international academic experience through International Field Study courses. Students attend classes, interact with professors, tour company facilities, meet with governmental leaders and participate in roundtable workshops conducted by globally recognized academics—all in an informal educational setting. Scholarships funded by grants received from the Figueroa Family Fund, the Philip and Marianne Bleser Fund, and the Gene and Nancy Celentano Fund help make field studies affordable for Lubin students.

three Pace Lubin students in Copenhagen during a Spring 2017 international field study to Denmark and Sweden
group of Lubin students and professors in the Forbidden City during a 2016 international field study to China
group of Lubin students with Professor Viswanath and local residents during a 2016 international field study to India
Lubin international field study to Vietnam
Lubin international field study to Argentine and Chile
Lubin international field study to China
Lubin international field study to Israel
Lubin international field study to Singapore and Malaysia
Lubin international field study to Finland and Russia
Lubin international field study to Tanzania

Undergraduate and graduate students participated in interactive business visits to support their studies of sustainability during the Spring 2017 International Marketing Field Study (MAR 356/MAR 680H) to Denmark and Sweden.

The International Marketing Field Study (MAR 356R/MAR 680R) traveled to Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan in 2016. Undergraduate and graduate students were introduced to differences between Japanese and US marketing, as well as to Japan's emerging markets, global competition, and future socio-economic challenges. The group gained insights from site visits to Tokyo Keizai University, McCann Worldgroup Holdings, Konica-Minolta, Takashimaya Department Store, RE/MAX, JADMA, and more.

The International Finance Field Study traveled to Kerala and Mumbai, India in 2016. Students were introduced to the practice of microfinance in urban and rural locales. The group gained society-specific insights from microfinance site visits that included Kudumbashree Poverty Reduction Project, Society for Rural Improvement (SRI), Chembur Financial Inclusion and Literacy Centre (FILC), and more.

Students were introduced marketing activities of US firms in Vietnam during the International Marketing Field Study (MAR 680W / MAR 356F) in 2014. The group enjoyed many cultural activities and site visits, including CitiBank, Apple Tree Group, The Hive, KOTO Foundation, and TBWA, and Eastern International University.

The International Finance Field Study to Argentina and Chile (FIN 360/ FIN 680V) traveled to Buenos Aires and Santiago in 2013. Students were introduced to the economies of both countries. Business visits included Cargill SACI, Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, Globant, Banco Central de Chile, Flexco, AmCham Chile, and Empresas Copec.

In 2012 and 2013, graduate and undergraduate students travelled to China for the Field Study in International Accounting (ACC 675) and the Business and Management Field Study MGT 347B / INB 670A / MGT 630). The groups visited Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai, where they learned about China's accounting and business environment. Site visits included KPMG-China, Lenovo, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Hyundai, as well as cultural sites such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.

In 2012, the International Business and Management Field Study (MGT 347 / INB 670 / MGT 630) in 2012 was the first Lubin Field Study to travel Israel. Students learned about technology innovation and entrepreneurship in Israel, and site visits included ISCAR, Itmar Medical Center, Omrix Biopharmaceuticals, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, and Tel Aviv University.

The International Finance Field Study to Singapore and Malaysia (FIN 360 / FIN 680V) traveled in 2012, and students learned about the economomies of the two countries, with a focus on financial innovation and global integration of capital markets. Site visits included Daiwa Capital Markets Singapore, Lenovo, Royal Selangor, Bursa Malaysia, and the U.S. Embassy of Singapore.

The International Field Study to Finland and Russia (FIN 360R / MGT 687R) travelled to Helsinki, Finland and to Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia in 2009. Students learned about the international business and financial markets and met with political and business leaders. Site visits included Citibank, The American Chamber of Commerce, Corning, and The New Economic School, as well as cultural visits.

In 2008, the Management and International Business Field Study (MGT 630 / INB 670T) was the first Lubin Field Study to travel to Africa. Students learned about the dynamics of commercial and social entrepreneurship in Tanzania. Site visits included the National Micro-Finance Bank and Techno-Serve, and students also had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a safari adventure.