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International MBA Experiences: An Invaluable, Global Perspective
Flexible study abroad options, from two weeks to an entire term
In today’s global economy, successful businesses set their sights on the world. They see extraordinary opportunities in North and South America, in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. And they want MBAs who can help them tap those markets.
Union Graduate College prepares our MBA graduates for the global economy by offering a variety of international experiences, from one-week faculty-led programs to full terms abroad. During their time overseas, students gain an understanding and sensitivity that’s not possible from coursework alone. They return to the U.S. with a more global perspective—and with insights they can draw on throughout their careers.
One-week, faculty-led trips
Students can take advantage of two courses that culminate in faculty-led trips abroad, exposing the students to a rich business, university, and cultural experience. This is the preferred option for many part-time students whose schedules can’t accommodate a full term abroad.
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MBA China Study: Gives students a better understanding of how to conduct business in China. Includes seminars, a research project, and a trip to Shanghai and Beijing featuring visits to multinational, joint-venture and Chinese companies; universities, and cultural sites. For blogs and a video of the Union Graduate College Shanghai experience, go to:
China Study Tour Video
China 2011 Blog
Times Union Blog: Quotable Quotes from this blog
Blogspot: UGC-MBA-ChinaStudyTour2009
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Swiss Study Tour, for Healthcare MBA students: A firsthand look at the Swiss healthcare system, which uses a combination of public, subsidized private, and totally private systems to guarantee healthcare for all Swiss citizens. The trip includes site visits to major research hospitals, private clinics, physician offices, HMOs, and pharmaceutical companies.
Swiss Tour 2011 Blog
Time Union Student Blog 2010
A "mini term" in Germany
Students take an intensive, two-week summer course at the Hector School of Engineering and Management, the business school of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Karlsruhe, Germany. The course, which is taught in English, fulfills one of the MBA advanced course requirements.
A full term in China or France
Full-time students and others with more flexible schedules can immerse themselves in a foreign culture for a full term at one of our partner institutions:
Students may take courses that can be applied to their advanced course requirements. Courses are taught in English. Because Union Graduate College and our partner institutions have similar fall schedules, fall typically is the best time to study abroad.
For more information, contact Mel Chudzik, International Advisor.
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Reading about China is interesting and informative, but having the opportunity to visit the country, experience the culture, and observe the pace of growth and life lends a deeper understanding of the way decisions are made and business is conducted. Visiting China has helped to define my career path and streamlined my interests in international management
Abigail Clough
MBA Graduate and China Study Tour Participant 2009
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