From studying abroad to the Global Business Certificate, the Global Business Center at the Foster School of Business provides international education opportunities (on campus and beyond) for any MBA student interested in building and expanding their global business expertise.
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Study Abroad
Short-Term MBA Programs Abroad
Information about short-term study abroad options for MBA students. Short-term programs typically range in length from six days to two weeks. These programs are most often faculty-led, taught by premier Foster faculty members.
Outbound Foster MBA Exchange
Information for Foster MBA students interested in studying abroad at one of our fourteen partner universities.
Inbound MBA Exchange Students
Information for MBA or graduate students located outside of the U.S. who are interested in attending the Foster School as an exchange student.
Global Business Center Scholarships
Information about study abroad scholarships available to Foster MBA students.
STUDY AWAY
RACE, CULTURE, AND BUSINESS MBA IMMERSION
Information about RCB, an eight-day study away program in the American South, where students are encouraged to explore race in America and challenge their understanding of the roles of business in both perpetuating inequity and effecting change.
International Curriculum
Global Business Program Certificate
Information about the Global Business Program Certificate is an academic MBA certificate option that consists of several international activities and opportunities, serving as evidence of a student’s preparation for and commitment to global business.
Global Business Forum
The Global Business Forum (GBF) is an engaging MBA class and discussion forum where professionals from around the world share their insights into the complexities of doing business globally – differences encountered, obstacles overcome, advantages discovered, and solutions developed.
International courses at UW
The Foster School and UW offer a wide variety of elective courses for MBA students interested in globally-focused coursework.
Global Community
Global Case Competitions
Foster MBAs are eligible to compete in the Masters Track of the Russell Investment International Case Competition. MBAs can also participate in off-campus internationally focused case competitions. Reach out to Samantha Buhr for more information.
Foster Business Research Group
The Foster Business Research Group (FBRG) is a partnership between the Foster School of Business and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that enables currently enrolled Foster MBA students to gain hands-on experience conducting short-term research and data analysis on current issues.
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