Membership in the International Business Organization is open to all undergraduates and graduate students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Prospective members should have an interest in the study of the global business environment or be contemplating the possibility of studying abroad.
Students taking part in any study abroad or exchange program (including, but not limited to Johnson Scholars and Freeman Scholars) are required to meet active status in IBO for a minimum of one semester upon returning to the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Applications & dues for the Spring 2024 semester are due by General Meeting #2, January 31st. An additional $5 fee will apply PER GENERAL MEETING if dues are not turned in by the deadline.
Active Status Requirements:
(4) General Meetings (GMs) & Global Analysis Workshops (GAWs)
(3) Socials
(2) Professional Development Events (workshops, company tours, etc.)
(2) Community Service Events
(3) International Business Events
$60 Fundraising Quota
Attend Professional Interaction Night
Participating in Global Learning Global Success [Fall] OR
Passport Fair [Spring}
Payment:
Membership dues are required to be paid before filling out the membership application in order to become an official member of IBO. You may pay by cash/check to the current semester's Treasurer or by credit/debit card using our PayPal payment system online .
Note:
1. If you so choose to pay by credit/debit in person, there will be an additional 3.49% fee. The PayPal payment system also requires a fee ranging from $2 - $5. The amounts below do not include any additional fees.
2. If you wish to pay by cash/check, please email ibofinancing@gmail.com for more information.
New Members/Inactive Returning Member: $50
Active Returning Members/Previously Active Scholar: $45
*Note: A $5 late fee will be assessed per GM that dues are not turned in.