A group of MBA students, faculty members and administrators in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business participated in an 8 day study abroad program to Cuba that focused on sustainability and the effects of the U.S. embargo on Cuban society. The group attended lectures at the University of Havana's Economic Research Center and at the University of Pinar del Rio.
Learn about the economic, social and environmental challenges Malawians face and the ways that entrepreneurs, NGOS, the government and communities are attempting to address them while mindful of the importance of sustainability. Learn about non-profit management.
BUS 3530: Business and Society in Brazil (3 s.h.) COURSE IS FULL
This course focuses on the economic development and business opportunities in the Amazon region of Brazil. Central to the course will be the discussion of the role of globalization and sustainability within the Brazilian social and economic context. A visit to Brazil will take place over spring break. Students will spend five days in Manaus, along the Amazon river, and the remainder of their time visiting and working with communities in the Brazilian Amazon basin.
PROGRAM IS FULL. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS WITH A GLOBAL OUTREACH? Join Appalachian State University in collaboration with the Universidad Europea de Madrid in Valencia, Spain and embark on a multicultural journey. In this course, you will partner with students from Spain as you learn to create a business plan while using cutting edge Web 2.0 Technologies. Experience the customs and lifestyles of Spain. As part of this course, students will travel to Spain Oct. 5th through Oct.
Learn about the economic, social and environmental challenges Malawians face and the ways that entrepreneurs, NGOS, the government and communities are attempting to address them as well as the importance of sustainability in this process. Learn about non-profit management. Visit NGO, government and community-based projects focused on addressing environmental and social issues.
Turkey plays a hugely important role in global business and politics. Bordering Iran, Iraq and Syria on the east and Bulgaria and Greece on the west it is a central actor in many strategic global issues. During their time in Turkey students will visit Istanbul (former Constantinople) and Ankara (Turkey's capital). Activities will include visits to local firms, Koc and Bilkent universities, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, the Caracalla Baths, the Grand Bazaar as well as other historic and cultural sites. If available, students will attend briefings with U.S.
