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Willamette MBA Study Abroad

Take your MBA abroad. Our study abroad program is available to full-time MBA students and part-time MBA students alike.

Study abroad opportunities

Deepen your understanding of international business through a study abroad program. Willamette's MBA program offers two study abroad sessions during each academic year. Locations change each year, allowing students to understand the business world from different perspectives.

Learn more about our current study abroad MBA programs:

  • Australia, Fall 2023

    Course: GSM 726IG ‘Global Management in Australia’

    Trip dates: January 7-13, 2024. We will visit Melbourne and Sydney.

    Course options: Choose between two versions of the class to suit your needs:

    • 4-credit version: The class meets on five Saturdays; students help design and plan the trip
    • 1-credit version: The class meets on two Saturdays, for an orientation and final debriefing

    Class dates:

    • Saturday, September 23 (only 4-credit students)
    • Saturday, October 14 (only 4-credit students)
    • Saturday, November 18 (only 4-credit students)
    • Saturday, December 9 (all students)
    • Saturday, January 27 (all students)
    All classes meet 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. One or two classes may be shorter, depending on progress on projects and other class activities.

    Application deadline: September 8, 2023

    Full program fee deadline: September 15, 2023

    Refund deadline: September 25, 2023 (no refunds after this date)

    Schedule: We will visit four to six companies and three cultural sites

    Estimated cost:

    • 4-credit class program fee: $1,950 (assuming a minimum of 15 students)
    • 1-credit class program fee: $2,450 (assuming a minimum of 15 students)
    • Airfare: $1,800 (estimated)
    • Additional Costs: $400 (estimated; typically meals and shopping)
    • Single Room: $TBD (optional)
    We cap this program at 24 students.

    About Australia

    • Oldest inhabited continent with an extremely diverse natural environment
    • Abundant natural resources and well-developed international trade relations support one of the world’s most robust economies
    • Ranks amongst the world’s top countries for life quality, economic freedom, and prosperity
    • Export-led economy supports some of the world’s most successful companies
    • Top trading partners are China, the United States, and Japan
  • France, Spring 2024

    Course: GSM 726IG ‘Global Management in France and the European Union'

    Trip dates: March 24-30, 2024. The program will take place in Paris.

    Course options: Choose between two versions of the class to suit your needs:

    • 4-credit version: The class meets on five Saturdays; students help design and plan the trip
    • 1-credit version: The class meets on two Saturdays, for an orientation and final debriefing

    Class dates:

    • Saturday, February 3 (only 4-credit students)
    • Saturday, February 17 (only 4-credit students)
    • Saturday, March 2 (only 4-credit students)
    • Saturday, March 16 (all students)
    • Saturday, April 13 (all students)

    All classes meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m One or two classes may be shorter, depending on progress on projects and other class activities.

    Application deadline: November 6, 2023

    Full program fee deadline: November 13, 2023

    Refund deadline: November 20, 2023 (no refunds after this date)

    Schedule: We will visit four to six companies and three cultural sites

    Estimated Cost:

    • 4-credit class program fee: $1,950 (assuming a minimum of 15 students)
    • 1-credit class program fee: $2,450 (assuming a minimum of 15 students)
    • Airfare: $1,800 (estimated)
    • Additional Costs: $400 (estimated; typically meals and shopping)
    • Single Room: $TBD (optional)

    We cap this program at 24 students.

    About France:

    • One of the world’s top destinations for commerce and culture
    • Paris is the hub for business, culture, and adventure
    • The world’s seventh-largest economy and a founding member of the European Union
    • Central location and leading economy supports some of the world’s most exciting firms
    • Top trading partners are Germany, Italy, and the United States

More information

Do you have additional questions about our study abroad MBA program? Our study abroad team will provide more information. Take the next step and join our international experiences.

Details about Willamette’s study abroad MBA programs

  • Course information
    • Overview: GSM 726IG is a 4-credit or a 1-credit, graded course. Credit for this course will count toward graduation requirements. Students choose the 4-credit version or the 1-credit version, depending on their needs and interests.
    • Professors: Gary Knight and Ashley Nixon
    • Prerequisites: One semester of Willamette MBA coursework and good academic and conduct standing required.
    • Tuition: The Program Fee covers the trip cost only and does not include tuition. For the 1-credit class, there is no tuition charge. For the 4-credit class, standard tuition charges will apply.
    • Attendance: The course requires attendance and participation in class sessions prior to and following the trip.
  • Costs
    • Program Fee: Includes in-country travel and transportation; double-occupancy hotel rooms (seven nights); breakfasts and one dinner. The Program Fee will be directly billed to your student account upon confirmation of program participation. Students who request a single-occupancy room will be charged an additional fee. Students are separately responsible for airfare, meals not included in the program fee, non-program transportation fees, insurance, etc.
    • Refunds: There will be no refunds after the published date due to the contracts with our study abroad supplier partners.
    • Financial Aid: Financial Aid may cover the program fee and airfare. Please contact Shanan Woods in the WU Financial Aid Office for more information.
  • Passport and visa information
    • You will need a valid passport with an expiration date no sooner than six months after the program dates.
    • We encourage students considering the MBA abroad program to apply for or update their passports at the earliest opportunity.
    • Students are responsible for checking Visa requirements for the destination countries. We can assist you.
  • Application process
    • Submit online application
    • In-person interview
    • Confirm participation
    • Program fee is charged to your student account.
    • Auto-enrolled in GSM 726IG
    We may cancel the program (with a full refund) if we do not meet the minimum number of participants.

More opportunities for an MBA abroad

Do you want more opportunities to study abroad during your MBA journey? Willamette offers an MBA exchange program with four of the world's leading business schools. Spend the fall or summer semester at one of our partner schools to expand your networking opportunities.

Our study abroad opportunities are also available to MBA for Life students.

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