International Business Fellows

This course recognizes a select number of undergraduate students who are interested in global affairs, want to explore the nature of honorable business within our globalized world, and who seek to explore the ethical and professional challenges and opportunities for pursuing business as a force for good in the international context(s).

International Business Fellows participate in the 1.5 credit International Business Fellows Colloquium, which meets once a week and provides an opportunity for small-group discussion, close interaction with distinguished faculty and/or business leaders, as well as dinner. As a conclusion of this course, the participants of the Colloquium are given the opportunity to participate in an international immersion experience to Poland. The trip provides opportunities to interact with business leaders and politicians, explore the challenges and opportunities of business in one of Europe’s fastest growing economies, and exploring business in a post-communist free market economy within the context of Catholic Social Thought and the influence of Pope St. John Paul II.

“The BESP is single-handedly contributing to what defines the uniqueness of a Notre Dame education: educating students to lead with an ethical heart and a logical mind. Outstanding professors and opportunities, like the annual Poland trip with the International Scholars Colloquium, afford students the ability to see “honorable business” in practice. I can personally attest to the motivation that I have felt to enter the business world and inspire positive change for good due to the teachings and courses within the BESP.”

- Sabrina Curran

How To Apply