Global Business Semester Exchange Programs

Graduate Opportunities

Applications for the fall semester 2008 must be completed by March 3, 2008. Part-time MBAs are able to go after finishing the core courses, and full-time students are able to go abroad for during the second year. Full-time students please note that you will transfer 9 credits; take an extra class during the semester or a winter term/summer 1/summer 2 class to stay on schedule for graduation Also, you will need to make provisions for the ethics ELM. The MBA office will help you determine how best to fulfill that requirement.

In order to apply to study abroad, please contact the Center for Global Business well in advance of the March deadline to obtain the forms and schedule an interview. Your complete application will include the CGB form, a copy of your résumé, two official transcripts, and two passport-sized pictures.

Objectives for graduate exchanges:

  • To develop an understanding of business and cultural environment in other countries.
  • To demonstrate ability to work effectively in an international setting.
  • Where applicable, to acquire the ability to communicate in the world's major business languages.
  • To adapt to conditions in the world's most important business centers.

Partner Institutions:

University Country
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Australia
Copenhagen School of Business


Denmark

CERAM - European School of Management
France
Groupe ESC - Grenoble
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France

WHU - Koblenz


Germany

India Institute of Management - Bangalore
India
Management Development Institute
India
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Korea
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Hong Kong
National Taiwan University
Taiwan
ESADE


Spain

Manchester Business School


U.K.

For those students who would like to consider university options other than these listed, the Robert H. Smith School of Business will accept credits from any AACSB or Equis accredited institution. However, the process for applying and transfer of credits or possible fulfillment of degree requirements must be negotiated on a case by case basis with the Center for Global Business and your academic advisor. All tuition and financial obligations will be paid to that university directly.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - Accredited Schools
EQUIS - Accredited Schools

Lisa Barnard
Associate Director, Center for Global Business
2416H Van Munching Hall
Phone: 301-405-9575
lbarnard@rhsmith.umd.edu