Portugal - Building a Better World in Portugal - ENT 3600

Explore the coast of Portugal in this service learning study abroad program. Enjoy the beach, explore Lisbon, and volunteer alongside locals to experience how social enterprises are doing good in Portugal.

 

Courses

ENT 3600 - Entrepreneurship Study Abroad (3 semester hours) Prerequisites: 54 earned hours

2014: Raley Hall renamed Peacock Hall

The Walker College of Business is located within a 130,000 square-foot, four-story building in the middle of the Appalachian State University campus. Opened in 1990, it was named and dedicated in honor of Thelma C. Raley in 1993.

In June 2014, Raley Hall was renamed Peacock Hall in honor of Appalachian's sixth Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock.

Scotland - Adventure Leadership Academy - MGT 3045

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.

Armenia - Armenia in Transition - BUS 3045

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 progressive commerce. Students will be engaged in the education process, visit businesses, participate in a community service project. as well have the opportunity to visit cultural sites and become immersed in the culture of the visiting country.

For more information, contact the program leader.

Belgium - International Entrepreneurship - ENT 3190

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 students will visit Belgium in March. Belgian students will visit Boone for one week in early April. During the semester, groups composed of American and Belgian students will work together on business projects .

Portugal - Martha Guy Business for Good Fellows - ENT 3600

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-generation college students with practical skills and insights, enhancing their ability to positively impact local and global communities, in line with the college's commitment to producing business leaders who are conscientious about their societal and environmental responsibilities.

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

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, each student on this trip will travel to Amsterdam and visit with an international accounting firm, to learn more the services it provides in the assessment of sustainable practices and reporting of sustainability performance results.

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

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 and ends at the hostel at check-out in Paris, France.

Bermuda - International Insurance Markets - FIN 4800

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 reinsurance companies.  During students' time in Bermuda, they will visit reinsurers, brokers, regulators, and historical sites. In addition to business visits, students will also visit the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS). BIOS is a research and educational institution focusing on our oceans and the changing climate.