PROGRAM OVERVIEW
AT-A-GLANCE
LOCATIONS
France | Morocco | Spain
PROGRAM DATES
December 29, 2026 – January 16, 2027
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
APPLICATION DEADLINE
September 30, 2026
The International Business & Emerging Markets Traveling Seminar is designed for students interested in the study of the business environment of various economic systems. The Europe Morocco Business study tour has been designed to give students a unique exposure to the different facets of international business and international economics:
- Study how businesses cope with the challenges specific to these different economies; how they seize the opportunities they offer
- Learn how businesses deal with public policy and regulations at the national level AND the supra-national level
- Meet with policymakers from the individual countries visited
- Engage with top decision makers from the European Union
- Explore and appreciate the diverse cultures of the countries in which we travel – sample tapas in Spain, haggle in the souks of Morocco, wander the winding streets and markets of France, visit historical sites and museums, eat at local restaurants, and meet local residents
Please note: IAU reserves the right to cancel programs due to low enrollment. Itineraries are tentative and subject to change at the discretion of IAU. Students should consult with an IAU advisor prior to purchasing their flights.
ACADEMICS
Students can choose one of the following courses:
BUS 325 International Business
ECO 325 Doing Business in Europe
MGT 325 International Management
BUS 525 International Business
All content and the itinerary is subject to change.
ITINERARY
Sample itinerary, all details subject to change.
FACULTY
Aboubakr Jamaï has been the Dean of the ACM-IAU Donna Dillon Manning School of Global Affairs since 2014. Professor Jamaï’s professional career spans the business sectors of finance, economics, and journalism. As a professor, he teaches political science and international journalism at IAU and other American institutions of higher education. Among the many prizes and distinctions he has received, Professor Jamaï was named Harvard University’s Nieman Fellow in 2007 and Mason Fellow in 2008. He was also awarded the 2008 Tully Center Free Speech Prize, Newhouse School of Communication, Syracuse University, and the International Press Freedom Award from the Committee to Protect Journalists. In 2016 he was honored by the Project on Middle East Democracy. Professor Jamaï has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Higher Institute of Commerce and Management in Casablanca, Morocco, a MBA from Oxford University, and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University. He speaks Arabic, French, and English.
PROGRAM FEES
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $4,623 |
| Program Fee | $2,143 |
| Total Cost | $7,200 |
Inclusions: Program cost includes tuition; lodging; daily breakfast; some group meals; all intra-program transportation; entrances for all scheduled program visits; orientation; and insurance (health, liability, and repatriation).
NOTE: Students should expect to purchase any required course materials, which are not included in program costs.
Did you know? Students who enroll in a January Term Seminar and the spring semester at one of IAU’s campuses consecutively are eligible to receive a $2,000 grant credited to their spring semester invoice. In order to be eligible to receive the grant, students must participate in the Early Start Program during the week between the end of the January Term Seminar and the start of the spring semester. The Early Start Program allows students to move in with their hosts a week before the semester begins, receive language instruction, and participate in local cultural activities! Visit IAU’s Scholarship page for additional details.