This chapter presents a unique design of a course that combines hands-on business education with a multicultural study abroad experience. During the 13 years of its existence, the International Business and Entrepreneurship Experience course provided the opportunity for students from four universities on four continents-Asia, South America, Europe, and North America-to engage in research, critical thinking, and multicultural teamwork while solving real problems for international companies. The course consists of two phases, in which students work virtually and in situ. The site locations alternate among the four continents. This inexpensive, easy to replicate, but effective model offers students from different backgrounds an innovative opportunity for transformational experience and self-efficacy growth in an international environment by merging business, entrepreneurship, and cultural experiences. This fosters cross-pollination and the development of a team collective mind, further enhanced by the diverse expertise brought to the table by instructors from participating universities. In the long term, we observed strong network ties formed among students and faculty that go beyond the scope of the course, resulting in lasting friendships and business partnerships. Another long-term benefit is the resulting migration of students and faculty that will help the four universities to integrate their programs. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.
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