International Business Seminar

Business today is global. In the Executive MBA international business seminar you experience a different culture and observe business practices first-hand, learning how to evaluate ANY country for potential business opportunities.

Preparation for the trip is integrated into the entire program, beginning with the introduction of a representative of the host business school during your first residency week. Mini sessions discussing the culture, economics, politics, legal structure, and business practices are integrated with your regular courses. In addition, some basic survival language training is provided in preparation for the trip. Your study group will identify one company you would like to visit during the trip, and as a team, research, contact, and plan logistics to make that happen.

Once on the ground, you will visit many companies, attend classes at the host university, and meet with trade and diplomatic representatives from both the U.S. and the host country. You will also experience the culture of the country through meals, theater and other special events. By the time you return to the U.S., you will have a strong understanding of the business structure of the host country, and will have developed a model that will allow you to explore the business potential of new international markets.

View a photo album from the 2004 international trip to Brazil.