International Business in Dubai
About Study Abroad 4711
Study Abroad 4711 is a study abroad provider offering global learning journeys for students interested in international travel, academic growth, and lifelong learning. With over 23 years of experience, Study Abroad 4711 is committed to making global education accessible, affordable, and deeply immersive.
As a proud HBCU advocate, Study Abroad 4711 serves as Virginia Union University’s residential provider, with VUU acting as the school of record. Our team provides individualized support before, during, and after the study abroad experience—ensuring students feel prepared, supported, and confident every step of the way.
Program Overview
Business Arabic • Global Strategy • Experiential Learning
Step into one of the world’s most influential global business hubs and experience international business where globalization lives and works.
This faculty-led program, pioneered and funded by Amazon and academically designed by the Virginia Union University School of Business, immerses students in the study of how global enterprises are built—from the classroom to the corporate floor.
Learn the Language of Global Business
Hosted by ALC Dubai, students receive on-site orientation and Business Arabic instruction, gaining practical language skills used in professional and corporate settings across the Middle East. Language learning deepens cultural understanding and prepares students to engage confidently in international business environments.
See How Global Business Leaders Are Trained
Students explore how business leaders and “global gurus” are developed through academic strategy by observing and auditing a university-level business class for a day. This experience offers insight into how higher education prepares executives to lead and scale multinational enterprises.
Experience Global Business in Action
Students complete an applied Amazon case study at an Amazon Warehouse in Dubai, examining real-world logistics, operations, innovation, and global supply-chain strategy. This hands-on experience connects theory to practice in a live global market.
Dubai: A Living Case Study of Globalization
Dubai serves as the ultimate classroom—where language, culture, education, and corporate power intersect. Students witness globalization firsthand while developing the skills, perspective, and confidence needed to operate in a global economy.
Program Details
- Term: March 4-14, 2026
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Program Length: 10 days
- School of Record: Virginia Union University
- Provider: Study Abroad 4711
School of Business Leadership
Dr. Wendy Jewell
Interim Dean, School of Business
Professor Amanda Holder
Grant Principal Investigator & School of Business Adjunct
Mr. Gus Tyson
Amazon Liaison
Together, this leadership team brings academic expertise, industry insight, and global perspective to the International Business in Dubai program.
Partner Institutions
Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
Founded in 1988, Higher Colleges of Technology is the UAE’s largest applied higher education institution and the nation’s first approved university economic free zone. HCT is recognized for its innovation-driven, job-focused approach and its mission to develop workforce-ready graduates aligned with the UAE’s economic vision.
Arabic Language Center (ALC)
The Arabic Language Center (ALC) in Dubai provides immersive Arabic language instruction for international students and professionals. Courses focus on Modern Standard Arabic and practical conversational skills, while integrating cultural orientation, regional history, and intercultural communication to build meaningful global competency.
Amazon Dubai
Amazon Dubai serves as a strategic regional hub supporting operations across the Middle East and North Africa. Through exposure to global logistics, e-commerce, cloud computing, and cross-border trade, students gain insight into how multinational corporations operate within emerging global markets.
Courses Offered
Beginners Arabic – Arabic 101 (ALC Dubai)
This introductory Arabic course teaches everyday conversation in social and business contexts, along with basic grammar fundamentals. The course develops speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills , with a strong emphasis on conversational speaking.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Use regional greetings and culture-specific expressions
- Introduce themselves and others
- Discuss daily routines, schedules, and plans
- Express likes, dislikes, and personal preferences
- Describe current states of being
- Engage in basic dialogue and ask/answer questions
- Extend social invitations
Housing
Students will stay at a centrally located 4-star hotel offering modern accommodations, easy access to key business districts, and amenities designed for comfort during the program.
What’s Included
- Personalized pre-departure orientation
- Cultural activities and guided field trips
- Language translators during excursions
- Visa and immigration advising
- 24/7 on-site staff support and emergency assistance
- Airport pick-up
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- On-site orientation
- Centrally located housing
- University services and amenities
- Cultural engagement activities
- Cooking classes
- City tour
- Local transportation
- Program registration
- Program T-shirts
What’s Not Included
Program Necessities
- Passport
Students must have a valid passport for international travel. - Visa
A valid visa is required for entry into the United Arab Emirates. Students are encouraged to begin the visa process early. - Vaccinations & Health Requirements
Students are responsible for meeting all health and vaccination requirements applicable to international travel. - Travel & Medical Insurance
Travel insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment. Program deposits and payments are non-refundable.
Suggested Shopping List
- Travel adaptor
- Fanny pack or secure day bag
- Luggage tracker
- Portable external USB charger
- Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
- Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
- Basic medications (Advil, Pepto-Bismol, Imodium)
