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A Note: Study abroad programs: A potential key to successful accounting and management education in a global world

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The continuing globalization of business underscores the importance of educating students to develop a broad worldview. This exploratory study attempts to provide educators with some insight into the usefulness of a short-term study abroad program.An existing short-term study abroad program undertaken by students from a first world country (United States of America) to a developing country (South Africa) was used as a basis for conducting the study.It became evident during the study that the mere idea of studying abroad served to initiate research into another culture. In addition, the participants believed that a visit to another country provides better insight into that country. This study argues that it is possible for a study abroad program to be used as an important educational tool for improving accounting and management education in a dynamic global world. Attending a study abroad program helps students gain international experience and intercultural skills, which are key factors in successful globalization and management.

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  • R Oberholzer, 2007. "A Note: Study abroad programs: A potential key to successful accounting and management education in a global world," South African Journal of Accounting Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 21(1), pages 127-146, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rsarxx:v:21:y:2007:i:1:p:127-146
    DOI: 10.1080/10291954.2007.11435129
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