2012-2013: Go Global!

"One of the most exhilarating experiences of my two-year MBA program"

- Xiaoke Gu, Brazil course, March 2012

"Global studies programs are a must if you plan on working in a global industry"

- Robert Bloomer, EU course, March 2012

Fall/Winter: INDIA
Competitive Advantage through an India Strategy
Fall/Winter: SINGAPORE
Singapore: The Business Hub of Asia
Winter: CHINA
China Business Plan Competition
Spring: BRAZIL
Brazil: Emerging Global Companies (Consulting project)
Spring: EU
Management of the Euro Zone
Summer: CHINA
China’s Urbanization - Challenges and Opportunities

Completed Classes

January 2012: 3-credit Study Abroad Courses

China: CURRENCY
Singapore & Malaysia: FINANCE
Dubai: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Australia: NATURAL RESOURCES
China Business Plan Competition

Spring Break Abroad: Spring BUSI788 and Spring BUSI798, 2012
(Abroad over spring break)

Brazil: CONSULTING PROJECT
Europe: ENERGY

May Abroad: Spring BUSI788 and Summer 1 BUSI798, 2012

UK/Iceland: FINANCIAL MELTDOWN

Courses abroad are comprised of a BUSI788 one-credit class that takes place in the DC metro area and a two-credit BUSI798 course that takes place abroad. The BUSI788 course educates students prior to departure about the culture, history and economic climate of their destination; students research the companies they will visit while abroad, and make presentations or other deliverables that analyze current situations in their chosen region and country. While abroad on the associated BUSI798 course, the itinerary frequently incorporates two or more company visits per workday, as well as various cultural activities that facilitate understanding. Most courses have a detailed topic, but all courses examine the macro picture and give insight into how to do business in the country or region.

The BUSI788 one-credit class serves as the prerequisite for the two-credit BUSI798 time abroad and is mandatory. Each BUSI788 is coupled with an associated BUSI798 course. Students should register themselves for the BUSI788 class in which they are interested; register at the same time as the other classes taught in that term. Those in the BUSI788 sections will be registered automatically for the associated BUSI798 class abroad, and only those who complete the BUSI788 course can be registered for its BUSI798 counterpart. For example, students wanting to travel to Dubai will register for BUSI788M on Testudo, and then will be automatically registered for BUSI798M abroad.