The 2024 Global Summer Institute will be held June 17 – 28.
During the 12-day program, students will:
Tour businesses of all shapes and sizes, connecting classroom learning about entrepreneurship and innovation to real-life business practices.Build a personal brand and learn more about themselves through the Gallup Clifton Strengths assessment.
Help an Omaha nonprofit with recommendations to improve daily operations.
Students receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.
Who Can Apply
The UNO Global Summer Institute is:
- Open to all international undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students ages 18 and older.
- A non-credit program.
- A program with instruction in English.
Cost and Scholarships
Program Fee: $3,250
Students who apply and submit the program deposit by April 1, 2024, will receive a $500 scholarship.
The fee includes all activities, lodging, and most meals.
Meet Your Lead Lecturer
Dr. Brent Clark, Associate Director for the Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Franchising at UNO.
He is a UNO Business Strategy & Entrepreneurship professor and published researcher. His current research focuses on the impact of technology on decision-makers and organizations, entrepreneurial uncertainty, and strategic judgment.
Your Visa
The Global Summer Institute is a non-credit bearing program; therefore, no student visa (F or J) is required. However, you may still need to apply for a US B-2 Visitor Visa. Visit the US Department of State website for more details.
We recommend starting this process as soon as possible so you can have enough time apply and receive your visa prior to the program start date.