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The Baltic Economic Growth Story

Program Details 

Visits to new startups, legal and consulting experts, and economic research institutions, technology startups will provide students with direct exposure to innovation, regulation, and entrepreneurship in the Baltic countries. Cultural site visits to castles, decommissioned prisons, museums and other historical landmarks will provide first-hand experience of the historical, political, and social issues of the region.

Selection Criteria:

  • 18 years of age or older.

Destinations:

Vilnius, Lithuania

Riga, Latvia

Program Travel Dates:

May 6th - May 16th, 2027

Cost

Cost: $4,000 (Airfare is included)

First time study abroad Business students will have a scholarship to subsidize the cost

Scholarships are available!

Deposit: $500  Deposit is due 72 hours after registration. If not paid in that timeframe, you may be dropped from your trip.

Full payment deadline: April 15th, 2027

Payments can now be made online! Visit Pay for Your Trip Onlinefor instructions on how to pay your deposit and future payments online. Charges should show on your account within 24-48 hours after registration. If you want to pay with cash or check, please pay at the Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning.

Need a passport? Visit the Weber Passport Office for application information and appointments.

Includes: airfare, insurance, tuition, room and board, local transportation abroad, excursions, and some meals.

Not included: visa fees, passport, incidentals, excess baggage costs, any unscheduled travel, and some meals.

This program supports Weber State’s sustainability goals and contributes to carbon-neutral travel initiatives.

Itinerary

Itinerary subject to change

Thursday, May 6, 2027 – Leave SLC for Vilnius

Friday, May 7, 2027 – Arrive in Vilnius, check in to hotel in Old Town, welcome dinner / sauna experience

Saturday, May 8, 2027 – Explore Vilnius Old Town and local cultural sites; afternoon drive to Riga

Sunday, May 9, 2027 – Full day in Riga: Art Nouveau district, House of the Blackheads, Corner House, Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs

Monday, May 10, 2027 – Breakfast in Riga, return to Vilnius, go-karting or other group experience

Tuesday, May 11, 2027 – Visit ISM University of Management and Economics, visit Kilo Health, Gediminas Castle, free time

Wednesday, May 12, 2027 – Visit a business innovation incubator, free time, LukiškÄ—s Prison tour

Thursday, May 13, 2027 – Visit Mykolas Romeris University and meet MBA students, KGB Museum

Friday, May 14, 2027 – Visit EY, visit Profitus, visit a technology/gaming company such as Glera Games

Saturday, May 15, 2027 – Visit Trakai Castle, cultural activities, closing dinner and/or sauna experience

Sunday, May 16, 2027 – Depart Vilnius for SLC, Arrive in SLC

Academic Courses

Students who participate in this study abroad program will be able to register for up to three (3) semester credits through Weber State University in:

  • ECON 4850 - Economics Study Abroad - 3 credits
  • FIN 4850 - Finance Study Abroad - 3 credits
  • BSAD 4850 - Business Administration Study Abroad - 3 credits
  • MIS 4850 - Management Information Systems Study Abroad - 3 credits 

Program Directors

Trip Leader - Gavin Roberts

Trip Co-Leader - Valentinas Rudys 

Trip Cancellations

If Weber State cancels a trip for any reason, all participants will be refunded 100% of funds paid to the school. If a participant withdraws from the program for any reason, they are subject to the refund policy found on the first page of the application.  Deposits are always non-refundable, unless the program is canceled by Weber State.  No refunds will be issued 30 days prior to program start date. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Study Abroad Office at (801) 626-8715.