Walker College of Business Faculty-Led Programs
Each academic year, the Walker College of Business offers students the opportunity to study business abroad through short-term courses designed and led by Appalachian faculty. Courses range in length from 10 to 30 days and can fulfill major or elective credit for eligible students.
Upcoming Faculty-Led Programs
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United Arab Emirates. Dubai - United Nations Climate Negotiations
Thu, 11/30/2023 to Wed, 12/06/2023 -
Thailand - Advanced International Sustainable Business Seminar Abroad - MBA/UG
Wed, 01/03/2024 to Fri, 01/12/2024 -
Spain - SDG Issues & Opportunities -MBA 5020/BUS 4055
Fri, 03/08/2024 to Sun, 03/17/2024 -
London - International Insurance Markets
Sat, 03/09/2024 to Sat, 03/16/2024 -
Costa Rica - Sustainable Business in Costa Rica/ MBA 5020
Sat, 03/09/2024 to Sat, 03/16/2024 -
Japan - Advanced International Sustainable Business Abroad/MBA 5020
Sun, 05/12/2024 to Thu, 05/23/2024 -
Cambodia/Hong Kong/Thailand - Holland Fellowship for Business Study in Asia
Mon, 05/13/2024 to Sun, 05/26/2024 -
Brazil - Energy, Ecology & Environment/MBA 5020
Tue, 05/14/2024 to Sat, 05/25/2024 -
Bermuda - International Insurance Markets
Sat, 05/18/2024 to Sat, 05/25/2024 -
Angers Summer Business Program
Fri, 05/24/2024 to Sat, 06/22/2024
Semester/Year Study Abroad
If you are interested in spending a full semester or year abroad, Appalachian has opportunities to study business in English at universities across the globe, many for the same tuition cost as a semester on campus. You can find out more about your opportunities by visiting the Office of International Education and Development website.
Steps Toward Study Abroad:
- Attend a Study Abroad 101 through the Office of International Development(OIED).
- Get a passport! Here is the Department of State webpage for application & instructions.
- Consult with your academic advisor to plan the best time to study abroad. Make an appointment.
- Narrow down your options using the OIED Advanced Search link. *Remember, you can also take Ged En, COB and free electives abroad.
- Make an individual appointment with an OIED study abroad advisor.
- Check your top-choice host university website to see if the courses you need are offered in the semester you plan to study.
- Apply! This can take some time, so give yourself enough to not be stressed!
- Check visa requirements.
- Get courses pre-approved. Check the Credit and Grade Conversion webpage to see if they have your program listed. View pre-approved courses and other credit guidelines. Other courses can be taken, but will need to be approved for credit by the appropriate department chair in that discipline.
- Get packed and ready!
- Go.Learn. Explore.Grow.