Full-Time MBA Global Business Courses

Understand the Global Context

The Smith School is thrilled that you are considering a short-term program abroad as part of your Smith Experience credits, and we hope you decide to participate. As a study abroad student, you are not just a tourist – you are embarking on something much richer and have access to experiences a tourist could never have. We hope you enjoy your time abroad and push yourself to get outside your comfort zone even a little bit: see what you discover about the country you are visiting and about yourself. And you will have the opportunity to get to know your colleagues even better.

2013-14: Smith Go Global!

Get in front of reality. Being a tourist is easy; studying abroad takes effort and adaptability. But the rewards will be great!

BUSI788 and BUSI798 Smith Experience Abroad
Doing Business in Chile: A Macro and Micro Examination
Spring term BUSI788L and spring break travel BUSI798L
Cities: Santiago and Valparaiso

Please Note:
This course consists of one-credit BUSI788L consisting of class meetings in College Park; students should enroll in this course through testudo same as for any spring term course. Students in this BUSI788L course will automatically be registered for the two-credit BUSI798L course abroad over spring break in Chile. Students will reconvene in College Park after spring break to talk about and discuss their experience.

Program Fee:
Cost reduced for Academic Year 2013/14! The program fee for AY14 will be $2250 (vs. $3000 for the past three years). Program fee covers shared hotel rooms, any cultural events that are part of the itinerary, local transportation to company visits, professor costs, guide and driver gratuities, and some group meals. Tuition will be charged at the in-state rate (three credits total).

Students are STRONGLY encouraged to enroll in the three-credit fall course BUSI758 “Managing Across Borders” taught by Hui Liao and Bennet Zelner. This class is designed to integrate the experiential learning and academic pieces, engendering a robust understanding of doing business internationally and conducting business at home with international teams or partners.