Applications for Spring Break 2026 in Costa Rica will open January 2025!
Prepare yourself for the challenges of the global business environment by working as part of a cross-cultural consulting team to solve authentic business problems abroad.
Choose from among several exciting locations, each with its own rich cultural heritage and unique opportunities for hands-on learning in a global business context.
- Applied business experience — Put your business skills to work providing solutions to complex problems for local and multinational clients. Working with a real company challenges you to integrate your business skills and bring about positive change.
- Cross-cultural immersion — Engage with your student peers abroad as colleagues, classmates and friends as you explore the distinctive culture of your chosen location. Each site offers unique excursions of historical and/or cultural significance that enrich your cross-cultural experience.
- Global business leadership skills development — Gain valuable, career-building experience as you work in multicultural teams. Experience in cross-cultural communication and management is a must in today’s global business environment.
Dates
Mark your calendar for your global business experience. All Summer 2025 programs are currently being confirmed with our partner institutions and pending University approval.
2025 Summer Programs
- Melbourne Victoria, Australia: July 12-26, 2025*
- Ghent, Belgium: May 10-24, 2025*
- Dijon, France: Dates May 24-June 7, 2025*
- Bayreuth, Germany: May 24-June 7, 2025*
- Thessaloniki, Greece: May 10-24, 2025
- Pécs, Hungary: May 31-June 14, 2025*
- Ancona, Italy: June 14-28, 2025*
- Tokyo, Japan: May 10-24, 2025*
- Amsterdam, Netherlands: May 10-24, 2025*
- Lisbon, Portugal: May 24-June 7, 2025*
- Cape Town, South Africa: May 31-June 14, 2025*
*Pending final approval
2025 Spring Break Program
- Antonio Manuel, Costa Rica: March 8-15, 2025
Site Directors
Site Directors are primarily OHIO College of Business faculty members who are responsible for managing the on-site portion of the Global Consulting Program. Each is trained by the GCP Director, who maintains extensive experience managing international programs.
Site Directors travel to the site and work alongside students for the duration of the program and play a major role in preparing students prior to travel. They have considerable knowledge and experience about the GCP and the location they represent. Your GCP Site Directors are the best persons to ask if you have specific questions about the GCP experience.
2025 Site Directors
- Melbourne Victoria, Australia: Dr. Jim Strode and TBD
- Ghent, Belgium: Dr. Adam Rapp, Kristin Hepworth, & Greg Scott
- Antonio Manuel, Costa Rica: Dr. Adam Hepworth & Dr. Jessica Weeks
- Dijon, France: Dr. Moumita Gyomlai, Dr. Melissa Davies, & Judd Walker
- Bayreuth, Germany: Dr. Marco Habermann, Dr. Rebecca Dingus & Jeff Ditty
- Thessaloniki, Greece: Dr. Konstantinos Vasiliadis, Nicole Antoinette Smith & Dr. Janna Chimeli
- Pécs, Hungary: Dr. Mick Andzulis, Krystal Geyer & Dr. Aaron Wilson
- Ancona, Italy: Dr. Tammy Rapp, Scott Wright & Mary Olivia Roberts
- Tokyo, Japan: Dr. Hao Lou & Kimberly Jordan & Dr. Cody Clemens
- Amsterdam, Netherlands: Dr. Jen Traxler, Steven Musser & Theo Muir
- Lisbon, Portugal: Theo Muir, Dr. Mary Katherine Kennedy & Dr. Vic Matta
- Cape Town, South Africa: Dr. Shea Burden & Stephanie Sharp
“When I signed up for GCP, I was only doing it to fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement. After one day in Argentina my mindset had completely changed. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences of my life!"
GCP Locations*
- Australia
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Costa Rica
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Italy
- Japan
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- South Africa
*Sites are not guaranteed to operate with each iteration.