Experience the Global Economy First Hand 

and See the World of Business While You Learn

 
Global MBA students complement their classroom experience with a one week global seminar, completed in either the winter or spring break. Students apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to real global business environments and gain an appreciation of the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in a particular region.                                                                                                            
Global MBAs have participated in global seminars in Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, England and India and Viet Nam.                                                                       

Seminars begin with four on-campus class sessions. These classes provide a perspective on regional economic, cultural, political, and legal issues; and explore their impact on global business. 

During the week abroad, students tour the operations of multinational corporations and/or local businesses and interact with business leaders from around the world. Many companies provide mini-workshops with their global executives in a company boardroom. Students experience a total cultural immersion as they also visit key cultural sites and enjoy group meals in local restaurants.

Many MBAs as well as Global MBAs take advantage of the global seminars.

While the global seminar is optional for MBAs, it is a required portion of the Global MBA curriculum. As a course in the curriculum earning three academic credits, the global seminar falls within standard tuition rates. An additional fee that covers accommodations, ground transportation in the regional area, most meals, and cultural and business excursions is charged to all students enrolling in a global seminar. In most cases students also pay roundtrip airfare from Boston; although the University in many instances makes flight arrangements and negotiates price. Trips vary in cost as determined by the destination.

For MBAs and Global MBAs, the global seminar is definitely a highlight of their MBA program!