Walker College of Business

MGT 3190, International Entrepreneurship

Appalachian State students traveled to Belgium for a week of travel and study. Then in late March those same students played host to their European counterparts for similar activities here. [Read more]

Sixteen Walker College of Business students recently spent their spring break enjoying 10 days in Brazil studying social entrepreneurship. The class was taught by Dr. Jerry Fox and the trip was co-led by Steve West, a local social entrepreneur. West's firm, CrossTrade, has a store in Blowing Rock that sells goods produced by Brazilian artisans. [Read more]

ACC 5230 - International Accounting

The focus of the course is learning about the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the standards it develops, known as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). US public companies could soon be required to convert to these standards. [Read more]

International Seminar

This course focused on developing an understanding of Chinese cultural differences and aspects of conducting business in China. Students studied business cases with Chinese students, and participated in visits to multinational companies and cultural/historical sites. Students traveled to Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Taipei amd Hong Kong.

Global Technology & Small Business Development

Students had the opportunity to collaborate with students from the Louvain School of Management at the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), one of Europe’s top business schools, to develop business plans for international startups. After ASU students traveled to Brussels and Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium and UCL students spent a week in Boone in April.

Business and Society in Brazil

Participants visited Manus, in the heart of the Amazon Jungle, and Fortaleza, on the Atlantic coast. Activities included an ecological tour, renewable energy visits, trips to local beaches, lectures at a local university and taking in cultural events.

Course is full and is no longer accepting applications. 

BUS 3535: Business in Costa Rica: International Investment & Sustainability
Students explored different business models in Costa Rica with an eye toward sustainability and an awareness of the social context and environmental impact of these business practices.

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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

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