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.
Flagship Faculty-led Programs
Upcoming Faculty-Led Programs
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Belém, Brazil - United Nations Climate Negotiations - ECO 4530/ECO 5530
Sat, 11/08/2025 to Tue, 11/18/2025 -
Cuba - Business & Society in Cuba/Entrepreneurship Study Abroad in Cuba - BUS 3045/ENT 3600
Sat, 12/13/2025 to Sat, 12/20/2025 -
Belgium - International Entrepreneurship - ENT 3190
Fri, 03/06/2026 to Sun, 03/15/2026 -
Costa Rica - Sustainable Business in Costa Rica BUS 4055/ MBA 5020
Sat, 03/07/2026 to Sat, 03/14/2026 -
UK - London International Insurance Markets - FIN 4800
Sat, 03/07/2026 to Sat, 03/14/2026 -
France - Angers Summer Business Program - BUS 3045 & MKT 3240
Sun, 05/10/2026 to Sun, 05/31/2026 -
Portugal - Martha Guy Business for Good Fellows - ENT 3600
Sun, 05/10/2026 to Sun, 05/24/2026 -
Cambodia/Hong Kong/Vietnam - Holland Fellowship for Business Study in Asia - BUS 4060/BUS 4065
Mon, 05/11/2026 to Sat, 05/23/2026 -
Scotland - Adventure Leadership Academy - MGT 3045
Mon, 05/11/2026 to Fri, 05/22/2026 -
Armenia - Armenia in Transition - BUS 3045
Wed, 05/13/2026 to Wed, 05/27/2026
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 Programs website.
Steps Toward Study Abroad
- Attend a Study Abroad 101 through the Office of International Programs(OIP).
- 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 OIP Program Search link.
- Remember, you can also take Ged En, COB and free electives abroad.
- Grad students, consider these programs:
- UK - Keele University
- France - University of Angers & American Business School Paris
- Selected ISEP programs
- Make an individual appointment with an OIP 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. Contact the appropriate department chair for course approval.
- Get packed and ready.
- Go.Learn. Explore.Grow.
