Global Career Prep and Development

Our immersive courses combine tailored, project-based instruction with overseas travel.

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OUR MISSION

Make international educational opportunities flexible and accessible

Whether you are a working professional, university student, or are considering starting or continuing higher-ed...
all are welcome!

Short-Term Projects, Life-Long Learning

Applications now open for December 2024 and 2025 travel!

Course Offerings

Social Entrepreneurship Starter

$300

You choose travel dates and destination(s)

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Ideal for working professionals and potential or seasoned entrepreneurs! Course teaches social entrepreneurship through hands-on experience and a ten-stage framework. Participants research a chosen issue, develop solutions, and create business models addressing social or environmental challenges.

Instructor Highlight: MBA from Yale University with extensive international business experience in Mexico, Honduras, and Peru.

Pre-trip orientation and lecture

Tailored, hands-on international assignment

Business Plan review

Sample Project: Business plan exploring an ecologically-conscious tourism project in Mexico, or importing Colombian haircare products for a US market.

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Venture Launch

$700

Dominican Republic Launch: January 2025

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Continue your business education or jump-start your entrepreneurial journey! Venture launching course will kick-off with an opening weekend in the Dominican Republic. Meet with business leaders, learn from experienced social entrepreneurs, and begin work on a real-life business case.

Instructor Highlight: MBA from Yale University with extensive international business experience in Mexico, Honduras, and Peru.

Pre-trip orientation and lecture

Lodging, meals, and transportation within the Dominican Republic included in course fee. (Students pay for their own flights).

Group travel to the Dominican Republic.

Support with travel documentation, if needed

Tailored Classes

Pricing Varies

Group chooses travel dates and destination(s)

We also offer custom, small classes for groups collaborating on a social entrepreneurship project. Great option for school groups, workplace affinity groups, and community groups seeking team and career development. If this is you, get in touch!

Group discounts

Flat or per-student pricing

Wider array of projects

Instructor selected based on group project and interest

Group travel not necessary. Each team member can work on different parts of the project.

More international courses coming in 2025.

FAQs

Who can enroll in the courses?

Anyone who is seeking project-based learning with a study abroad component.

We welcome:

Working professionals
Anyone exploring entrepreneurship
Workers who are exploring pivots to higher-paying jobs
Students who are currently enrolled in university
And other life-long learners!

Are the courses associated with Yale University?

Your course will be led by a current or recent Yale University graduate student. Additionally, the learning modules used in our main course offerings were created by a Yale Professor who serves as an Advisor to International Learning Ventures.

However, courses through International Learning Ventures are not affiliated with any degree-granting institutions.

Can I get college credit for the course?

No. International Learning Ventures does not offer undergraduate or graduate credit for the course.

You may be able to petition your college or university to recognize the hours spent in the program and issue academic credit. To pursue this option, let us know and check with your college or university’s Registrar's Office.

Can I enroll in more than one course at a time?

No. Students can only enroll in one course at a time given their potential overlap.

Where can I learn more?

Click here to learn more about and apply to the Social Entrepreneurship Starter course.

Click here to learn more about and apply to the Venture Launch course, which kicks off in the Dominican Republic January 10-12, 2025.

Contact Us

Questions?
Use this form or email us at [email protected].