Foreign Business Excursion

To help students understand the global economy and the need for cultural preparation and sensitivity, the Executive MBA curriculum includes an international business trip called the Foreign Business Excursion (FBE). Possible areas to visit include Asia, Europe, South America, or India at the end of the second year and spend two weeks visiting international businesses. In previous years, students have visited the following corporations:

  • Europe

    Zimmer, Doppelmayr, Partners Group, Rational, BMW, Bosendorfer, Karel Holoubek, Coal Mine, Unipart, Land Rover, GMAC International

  • Asia

    Toyota Motor Corporation, Denso, AFLAC International, Cummins Engine, Ottis Elevators, Wall’s Unilever, Swire Coca Cola, Nike, Philips Semiconductor

  • South America

    IBM, Eli Lilly, Telefonica, Ford, McDonald’s, Banc Galicia, Kimberly Clark, Buena Ventura Gold, NGO Co-op

  • India

    Offered in 2009.

Experiences and lessons learned during the FBE will be integrated into the Global Management courses. The FBE is an academic endeavor, but some leisure time is scheduled in each of the cities visited.

Additional information

Audits: No audits are permitted.
Student Cost: Tuition for the course covers transportation, hotel accommodations and breakfasts (the only meals included in the package).
Spouses: Spouses may usually accompany students on the FBE. Spouses may not participate in FBE company visits and are responsible for their own schedules during these visits.* There will not be scheduled activities for spouses.
Spouse Cost:Approximately $6,000 (costs will vary depending on factors such as exchange rates and travel associated expenses). This expense includes transportation, hotel accommodations and breakfasts (the only meals included in the package).
Where: Locations are selected during Fall Semester of the second year, and are based on student preferences.
When: Tentatively April 27 - May 12, 2012.
*If a student wants his or her spouse to accompany them on the business visits, a specific request must be submitted to the EMBA Policy Committee stating the professional benefit of the request.