This summer, the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University welcomed 57 outstanding high school students—selected from a pool of more than 200 applicants—for Business Is Global (BIG) 2025. This immersive, two-week residential program is designed to broaden students’ understanding of the world through language learning, cultural exploration, and the fundamentals of international business. Led… Read more »
By Tanny Khun, BS’26 During my study abroad trip to Japan, I gained valuable insight into international business through firsthand exposure to local companies, professionals, and cultural norms. Seeing how Japanese businesses operate not only deepened my academic understanding but also helped me reflect on the kind of work environments I connect with personally and… Read more »
Many high school students graduate without exposure to international business, languages, and cultures, even though these skills are increasingly valuable in today’s workforce. Business is Global (BIG), a two-week summer program at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, offers an opportunity to broaden students’ horizons and equip them with global business and language skills. From… Read more »
For more than 30 years, Indiana University’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) has been a catalyst for advancing global engagement. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, CIBER promotes international business expertise, supports workforce development, and equips students and companies with the skills they need to compete in an interconnected world. IU… Read more »
In today’s rapidly changing global landscape, the need for culturally aware and globally competent students has never been more pressing. Since its inception in 2013, Business is Global (BIG) has provided a unique platform for high school students to explore the dynamic intersection of business, language, and culture. Over the past decade, this two-week summer… Read more »