Upcoming International 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 31 days and can fulfill major or elective credit for eligible students.

  • COP 29 Appstate Delegation

    Belém, Brazil - United Nations Climate Negotiations - ECO 4530/ECO 5530

    Sat, 11/08/2025 to Tue, 11/18/2025
    United Nations Climate Change Negotiations CourseStudents are selected for the UN Climate Negotiations course and program through a competitive application process. The program is offered through the Walker College of Business and welcomes students from all...
  • Havana, Cuba

    Cuba - Business & Society in Cuba/Entrepreneurship Study Abroad in Cuba - BUS 3045/ENT 3600

    Sat, 12/13/2025 to Sat, 12/20/2025
    Visit culturally significant sites in Havana; learn about the Cuban economy, health care and education systems as well as US-Cuba relations from University of Havana professors; visit a cigar factory; visit the Valley of Vinales - Cuba's tobacco growing...
  • Front of the library of the Science faculty of the Université Catholique de Louvain in Louvain-la-Neuve, symbol of the UCL

    Belgium - International Entrepreneurship - ENT 3190

    Fri, 03/06/2026 to Sun, 03/15/2026
    The focus of this course is on international entrepreneurship and the development of business plans. Approximately 15 ASU students will work with a similar number of students from the Universite Catholique de Louvain (UCL) in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. ASU...
  • Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

    Costa Rica - Sustainable Business in Costa Rica BUS 4055/ MBA 5020

    Sat, 03/07/2026 to Sat, 03/14/2026
    Join faculty and students from the Walker College of Business in and exploration of sustainability practices in Costa Rica. Costa Rica, famous for it's "Pura Vida" approach to life and home to 500,000 different animal species will be the destination for a...
  • UK London RMI 2023

    UK - London International Insurance Markets - FIN 4800

    Sat, 03/07/2026 to Sat, 03/14/2026
    Travel 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...
  • Angers Summer Business Program 2023

    France - Angers Summer Business Program - BUS 3045 & MKT 3240

    Sat, 05/09/2026 to Sun, 05/31/2026
    On this program, offered in collaboration with the Université d'Angers, students will take classes with Angers business students and learn international business skills and study international brand management, while experiencing French culture and language...
  • Martha Guy Fellows

    Martha Guy Business for Good Fellows - ENT 3600

    Sun, 05/10/2026 to Sun, 05/24/2026
    The Martha Guy Business for Good Fellows program 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 experience is designed to empower our first-...
  • Hong Kong skyline as seen from w:Victoria Peak. Photo taken on 20 June 2009.

    Cambodia/Hong Kong/Vietnam - Holland Fellowship for Business Study in Asia - BUS 4060/BUS 4065

    Mon, 05/11/2026 to Sat, 05/23/2026
    This 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...
  • Yerevan, Armenia with Mount Ararat in the background

    Armenia - Armenia in Transition - BUS 3045

    Wed, 05/13/2026 to Wed, 05/27/2026
    This program will introduce students to Armenia - a country that is transitioning from a less-developed country into a developing country with a solid infrastructure, an established government, health care system, education & communication system, and a...
  • Bermuda - RMI - 2019

    Bermuda - International Insurance Markets - FIN 4800

    Sun, 05/17/2026 to Sun, 05/24/2026
    Travel 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...
  • Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal with St. Nicholas in the background; Amsterdam

    Netherlands - Sustainable Business Practices in Amsterdam - BUS 4055/MBA 5020

    Sat, 06/13/2026 to Sun, 06/21/2026
    This course consists of a trip to Amsterdam to gain an understanding of the process of measuring and reporting on sustainable business practices. The class incorporates oncampus class sessions with an international travel experience. During a 9-day period,...