Walker College of Business

A study of the role of business and sustainability in Portugal. The country is a small, open, export-oriented economy whose best-known industries have been shaped by centuries of trade, family enterprise, and geography. Through four pre-trip seminars and a two-week field experience, students analyze the industries that define Portuguese commerce (cork, wine, maritime operations, tourism, and tile), examine how national culture shapes business practice, and evaluate the sustainability claims and trade-offs of heritage and emerging sectors.

The focus of this course is on developing an entrepreneurial mindset and applying design thinking principles through firsthand experiences with Italian businesses and culture. Students will spend three weeks in Florence, Italy, exploring how Italian entrepreneurs and companies use creativity, innovation, and design to develop products, build brands, and compete in global markets.

 This immersive program explores risk, resilience, and sustainability, with a special focus on the special areas of historic significance in and around Edinburgh, Scotland and Yorkshire, England in the United Kingdom (UK). Preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of the built environment (particularly the large segment having historical significance) as well as land use policy and new construction all have implications for infrastructure planning and management, tourism, cultural preservation, and economic-environmental resilience / sustainability.

This course focuses on the infrastructure changes Romania has undergone and will analyze the financial impact the myth of Vlad the Impaler (Count Dracula) is having on the global economy. The seminar incorporates on-campus class sessions and an international travel experience.  ASU students will work with students in the host country and will participate in visits to multinational companies, private enterprises, visit cultural and historical sites in addition to participating in a community service project.

Experience Ireland through a supply chain management lens while visiting Dublin, Galway, and Cork. Engage with leading companies, explore cutting-edge logistics and sustainability practices, and immerse yourself in vibrant Irish culture while building global business skills through Ireland's dynamic business, cultural, and logistical landscape. This program blends academic rigor with on-the-ground industry engagement, giving students a firsthand understanding of how modern supply chains operate within an interconnected European economy. 

Fly into Tallinn, Estonia. There, you'll spend a week getting to know and collaborating with local college students in the beautifully preserved medieval capital of Tallinn, Estonia, at the Estonian Business School (EBS). EBS has been a leader in entrepreneurship for decades and is responsible for launching the highest percentage of Europe's privately held startup companies and one of the world's leading institutions in the field of cybersecurity.

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 organizations and individuals shaping the business landscapes across Asia and the world.  Students are selected through a competitive process. Visit the Holland Fellows website for specific details.

This program gives students the opportunity to explore business, society, and sustainability in Japan through academic preparation, travel-based learning, and post- trip reflection. Students will visit sites in Tokyo and Okayama, engage with Japanese peers, and examine how organizations, institutions, and businesses in Japan respond to social and environmental challenges. The program is designed to help students connect what they research before departure with what they actually observe and experience in- country.

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. Excursions include visits to landmarks in Angers, the Loire valley and Paris. The program starts at the train station in Angers, France on May 10 and ends at the hostel at check-out in Paris, France.

Are you ready to advance your leadership skills while exploring the stunning landscapes and vibrant cities of Scotland? Join us for an unforgettable study abroad experience that combines adventure, personal growth, and hands-on leadership training. Imagine yourself navigating rugged trails, tackling real-world challenges, and working with a diverse group of peers to build high-performing teams. You'll practice resilience in tough situations, learn to leverage individual strengths, and discover how to communicate effectively-even when conversations are difficult.