BSAD 392
ST: Doing Business Abroad
The topic for 2026-2027 is Doing Business Abroad: Japan. This course introduces students to the culture, politics, selected businesses and business practices, as well as the economy of Japan. It includes a field trip to Japan for approximately 14 days that is expected to partly coincide with the Winter Term 2026/2027 reading week. In this course, students will explore one of largest economies in the world and an important trading partner of Canada. In Japan, participants will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and students from Kurume University (Kyushu) and will be visiting local businesses and cultural institutions. This course includes online meetings and is delivered in collaboration with Acadia University by StFX University. Faculty and students from both universities will be travelling to Japan. Please note that students will be responsible for programming costs and discretionary expenses in Japan. This course is open to all third- and fourth-year students from StFX regardless of their disciplinary background. Six credits.