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 31 days and can fulfill major or elective credit for eligible students.
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UK - London International Insurance Markets - FIN 4800
Sat, 03/08/2025 to Sat, 03/15/2025Travel to London is the experiential portion of the spring semester course, FIN 4800 International Insurance Markets. This course will analyze the transfer of risk from businesses operating in this country, through the insurance market mechanism, to... -
Bahamas - Infrastructure Risk, Resilience & Sustainability - BUS 4055/MBA 5020
Sat, 03/08/2025 to Sat, 03/15/2025This immersive program explores critical infrastructure risk, mitigation, and resilience, with a special focus on the Bahamas. A unique international learning journey takes students to Nassau to meet with the management of Bahamas Power & Light (... -
Portugal - Martha Guy Business for Good Fellows - ENT 3600
Sun, 05/11/2025 to Sat, 05/24/2025The program in Lisbon, Portugal, for the Martha Guy Business for Good Fellows, aims to align with the Walker College of Business's mission of preparing and inspiring students to be ethical, innovative, and engaged business leaders. This trip offers a unique... -
Cambodia/Hong Kong/Vietnam - Holland Fellowship for Business Study in Asia - BUS 4060/BUS 4065
Mon, 05/12/2025 to Mon, 05/26/2025This immersive international impact exchange program explores Asia and the US in a changing world. A unique international learning journey allows participants to explore business design and comprehensive internationalization strategies by visiting with... -
Finland & Estonia - The Future is now - BUS 4045/MBA 5020
Fri, 05/16/2025 to Mon, 05/26/2025Fly into Helsinki, Finland, to learn about the long European trading history since medieval times and explore the beautiful modern city. Indulge in a sauna or a spa before taking a stunning ferry ride across the Baltic Sea to Tallinn, Estonia. There, you’ll... -
Bermuda - International Insurance Markets - FIN 4800
Sun, 05/18/2025 to Sun, 05/25/2025Travel to Bermuda is the one-week experiential portion of FIN 4800 International Insurance Markets. Bermuda's economy is based on tourism and financial services. It is the largest domicile for captive insurers and home to some of the world's largest... -
Scotland - Critical Infrastructure & Risk Assessment in Scotland - BUS 4055/MBA 5020
Sat, 05/24/2025 to Sun, 06/01/2025This immersive program explores critical infrastructure risk, resilience, and sustainability with a special focus on Scotland. A unique international learning journey takes students to the areas around Inverness, St Andrews, and Aberdeen for visits to power... -
Kyrgyzstan - Business in Kyrgyzstan: Pre- and Post-Soviet Era (BUS 4045/MBA 5020)
Wed, 07/02/2025 to Tue, 07/15/2025Ever slept in a yurt? If not, come explore Kyrgyzstan! Kyrgyzstan is a small country in central Asia and one of the most mountainous countries in the world (its average elevation is about three times higher than Boone). The goal of this course is to see the...