Professional MBA International Residency

Why study international business?

Without a study of international business, an MBA program simply falls short.

Our global economy is becoming more interdependent. Businesses are faced with societal and cultural challenges when conducting business outside of their country.

To prepare you for those challenges, our international residency immerses you in different business environments through experiential learning experiences. Gain perspective on how economic, cultural, and regulatory environments influence business processes.

Our international residency features a strategic consulting project. Students traveling are divided into teams to work on real-world projects with companies in the destination country. Teams are given an overview of projects and given time to develop a strategy to address them. The conclusion of the consulting project is the final team presentation results to the company CEO and staff.

Many of our alumni say this residency is one of the most memorable, challenging, and fun parts of their MBA experience.

Residency Locations

International

2016: Chile & Argentina, Italy
2017: Germany, Italy
2018: Spain, Italy
2019: Ireland, Italy
2022: Costa Rica
2023: Portugal
2024: Colombia
2025: South Africa
2026: Ireland

What’s included?

The international residency typically spans eight days. Residencies may include:

Numerous business site visits
Strategic Consulting Project
Cultural tours
Group dinners
Welcome and farewell receptions
Free evenings to explore the city
Lectures from business experts

Process to Participate

The international residency is an optional elective course. Students interested in participating in the international residency must apply and meet all payment deadlines. Due to the structured planning required for the residencies, exceptions after deadlines will not be granted for any reason. The program’s timeline is closely coordinated with the Office of Global Engagement and an external travel vendor, each working under strict internal deadlines. Once a deadline has passed, participation in the residency is no longer possible. The residency application requirements and deadlines will be announced to enrolled students in advance of the international travel.

Additional Costs

The international residency costs are not included in tuition and fees because it is optional. Estimated costs include round-trip airfare, ground transportation at destinations, company visits, planned cultural excursions, accommodations, and most meals. For budgeting purposes, the international residency is $4,000–$6,500. Students who fail to meet the residency deposit deadline will be automatically dropped from the course.