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This research study provides an analysis of student's responses to a satisfaction survey over a specific period of time (three years). During the last decade one of the evolving trends for higher education institutions have been to develop and implement successful short term study abroad programs that combine academic, business and cultural immersions for participating students. This study provides evidence of the effectiveness of short term global study abroad program to inform students' cultural immersion, greater understanding of global business and cultural appreciation. Using survey data gathered from participating students, the data shows high level of satisfaction with cultural aspects of the trip and business immersion and less satisfaction with the academic content. Various studies and articles have explored the validity and qualitative representation that study abroad programs provide to students. This paper brings to focus the intrinsic value and effectiveness of global business education by studying the International Field Study program. The study measures the students' perceived intrinsic value of the immersion program utilizing a self-reporting study methodology. Data for this analysis was gathered from students who have participated in the field study and voluntarily completed a 31 item questionnaire as well as provided free responses on any of the specific questions. In order to analyze the study's research questions, correlation analysis was conducted on the three immersion areas using non-parametric statistical techniques, including correlation analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]