ADVANTAGES OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STUDY PROGRAMS

The processes of internationalization especially in higher education should respect the uniqueness of individual societies and culture, and - in the face of the forces of globalization - should also urge understanding and cooperation at academic level. In this context, the international dimension can be elaborated as a perspective, activity or program which integrates an intercultural outlook into the major functions of a university. The Global Business Practicum at Rollins and the collaboration between Rollins College and University of Pula provide numerous illustrations of what can be learned about international business by students participating in work-directed projects, and how projects of international cooperation can be evaluated both according to the ECTS and USA grading system's requirements.