Factors Affecting Students’ Preference Not to Study Abroad; A Case Study of Business Management International Students

Abstract

Creating World Class Entrepreneurs is Ciputra University Vision. In achieving the vision, Ciputra University tries to internationalize its course and offers one special major that international components are integrated into course content, called Business Management International (BMI). In this class that use English as the medium of all academic activities; international material, resources, assignment and teaching method are implemented. This program attracts students who want to feel international experiences while still staying in Indonesia. The researcher wants to analyze the factors influencing students' preference not to study abroad. Qualitative approached used in this research and in depth interview used to convey information from informants. Here are several factors that could influence students‘ preference to stay in their hometown; comfort zone and familiar place, family and personal relationship and also personality factors.