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The Purdue Global Education Abroad is getting a little bit… wider.

Educational opportunities abroad are often limited for non-traditional online students, but the introduction of both immersive virtual programming and cost-effective aided short-term travel programs has helped many Purdue Global Students can now benefit from these experiences.

Employers value participation in culturally immersive experiences as a key factor in helping applicants stand out from the crowd, and studies show that overseas education participants improve retention and graduation. shown to have a high rate. Additionally, cross-cultural competencies such as cross-cultural communication, developing inclusive attitudes and approaches, and recognizing and respecting cultural differences are all skills employers value as important to new graduates.

To meet these needs and best serve our learners, Purdue Global will launch an overseas education program at the School of Business and Information Technology (SBIT) in 2021, the first cohort of graduates focused on global business. participated in virtual and in-person faculty. Led a trip to London in March 2022. His second experience in London is scheduled for his late September, with future destinations including Germany, South Africa, Dubai and Kenya.

As the one year anniversary of the Purdue Global Education Abroad approaches, student participation at SBIT has more than doubled, with new course offerings enabling all expanded access to undergraduate and graduate business students and alumni. MBA Capstone Course, MBA/MSML Global Business Concentration, and Global Business Micro-Credentials.

Educational offerings abroad are growing outside of SBIT. Purdue Global’s School of Health Sciences will debut a new range of healthcare-related virtual and travel education abroad options in 2023. Eligible undergraduate and postgraduate health science students may soon be enrolled in new educational elective courses abroad, and their first health science experience is planned. It will take place in London in April 2023.

As part of these field-specific opportunities, learners participate in virtual or face-to-face field experiences, visiting international locations and interacting with local businesses and socio-cultures. As a bonus, upon successful completion of all coursework requirements, you are eligible to receive an AFS Global Competence Certificate and Digital Badge, recognizing your ability to employ principles of intercultural awareness and skills in professional and social settings. increase.

Purdue University Global Education Handbook We will provide details such as upcoming locations, dates, prices and policies. If you have any questions about these opportunities, please contact Purdue Global Education Abroad.