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
  • Cultural tours
  • Group dinners
  • Welcome and farewell receptions
  • Free evenings to explore the city
  • Lectures from business experts

Additional Costs

The optional international residency costs are not included in tuition and fees. 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 $4000–$6500.

Terry MBA students hold University of Georgia flags during their residency trip to South Africa.
Zebras graze in a South Africa grassland with a mountain and sunset in the background.
Terry College MBA students look out the window of a bus to look at the ocean with a city and mountains in the distance.
Mountains tower over a South African city with clouds forming around them.
Terry College MBA students pose for a photo on a hillside with a city skyline behind them.
Terry MBA students hold University of Georgia flags during their residency trip to South Africa.
Zebras graze in a South Africa grassland with a mountain and sunset in the background.
Terry College MBA students look out the window of a bus to look at the ocean with a city and mountains in the distance.
Mountains tower over a South African city with clouds forming around them.
Terry College MBA students pose for a photo on a hillside with a city skyline behind them.