Walker College of Business

MGT 3540: Applied Social Entrepreneurship

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Student visited DaNang, a major urban port on the South China Sea, and the commercial and education center of Central Vietnam. They also spent time in Saigon, the most important economic center in Vietnam.

Business and Culture in Germany and the EU

Students visited "one of the oldest cities in Germany offers the exciting opportunity to explore German culture, language, and business practices while interacting with other students from other nations. "

CIS 3549 – Global Technologies and Small Business Development
Cost: $1,975

Contact: Dr. Dawn Medlin

Are you interested in starting your own business with a global outreach?

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A group of MBA students, faculty members and administrators in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business participated in an 8 day  study abroad program to Cuba that focused on sustainability and the effects of the U.S. embargo on Cuban society. The group attended lectures at the University of Havana's Economic Research Center and at the University of Pinar del Rio.

BUS 3540: Business & Society in Malawi: Sustainability in the Developing World (3 s.h.)

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Learn about the economic, social and environmental challenges Malawians face and the ways that entrepreneurs, NGOS, the government and communities are attempting to address them while mindful of the importance of sustainability. Learn about non-profit management.

BUS 3530: Business and Society in Brazil (3 s.h.) COURSE IS FULL

This course focuses on the economic development and business opportunities in the Amazon region of Brazil. Central to the course will be the discussion of the role of globalization and sustainability within the Brazilian social and economic context. A visit to Brazil will take place over spring break. Students will spend five days in Manaus, along the Amazon river, and the remainder of their time visiting and working with communities in the Brazilian Amazon basin.

MGT3540: Entrepreneurial Knowledge & Skills in Vietnam (3 s.h.) FULL
MGT3541: Entrepreneurial Knowledge & Skills in Thailand (3 s.h.) FULL

BUS 2535/3535:Business and Society in Costa Rica: Sustainability (3 s.h.)

PROGRAM IS FULL. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS WITH A GLOBAL OUTREACH? Join Appalachian State University in collaboration with the Universidad Europea de Madrid in Valencia, Spain and embark on a multicultural journey. In this course, you will partner with students from Spain as you learn to create a business plan while using cutting edge Web 2.0 Technologies. Experience the customs and lifestyles of Spain. As part of this course, students will travel to Spain Oct. 5th through Oct.

Learn about the economic, social and environmental challenges Malawians face and the ways that entrepreneurs, NGOS, the government and communities are attempting to address them as well as the importance of sustainability in this process. Learn about non-profit management. Visit NGO, government and community-based projects focused on addressing environmental and social issues.