The Smith School recognizes that in today’s global business world, international acumen is essential to success. All students are encouraged to pursue some form of international experience during their time at Smith. The Office of Global Programs offers opportunities designed to educate students on global business, promote cross-cultural understanding, and change the way they experience the world forever. By participating in one of our programs, students will learn what it takes to do business in a different political, economic, historical and cultural landscape.

The Smith School offers semester abroad programs for those able to fit a four-month long immersion into their degree plan, and short-term study abroad options for those with more demanding schedules. Our students have the freedom to choose where they want to go; they can develop their particular expertise and advance an exciting career.

Short-term options cover a wide variety of destinations and topics. Examples include energy policy and the use of solar and nuclear energy sources in Europe, sports marketing and the World Cup in South Africa, and the business aspects of public health, with Costa Rica as the case study. Semester options range from dedicated Smith partners to any AACSB and/or Equis accredited institution in the world.