International Dimensions in Management
Kogod's marquee study abroad program for graduate students is the International Dimensions in Management course (IBUS-744). By combining on-campus in-depth analysis of a specific economy with short-term travel to that region during winter or summer break, students gain hands-on experience in a key emerging economy.
While abroad, you will meet with senior executives of domestic and multinational firms, gaining a unique perspective on the real-world issues global managers face and how they are addressed. Locations rotate every semester - previous classes have studied and traveled to China, India, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Poland, Vietnam, and Korea. The on-campus classes are held in the evening to accommodate part-time and full-time students from any American University graduate program.
IBUS-744 is offered in both Fall and Spring semesters, with travel scheduled after final exams. Students may take the course multiple times as long as they study a different country/region. Students can choose to register for either the 2- or 3-credit section of the course; additional assignments are required for the 3-credit section and will be outlined in the course syllabus.
As the travel component takes place at the end of the semester, students are required to meet with their Graduate Academic Advisor to discuss the course requirements and any implications the coursework or schedule may have on their current or subsequent semester coursework or graduation. For example, since the course requirements are not completed until after the end of the semester, students who take IBUS-744 in their anticipated final semester will not actually graduate until the following semester.
Read firsthand student accounts of the International Dimensions in Management course on the KSB GlobalGrad blog.
2011-12 Program Locations
Fall 2011: Santiago, Chile & Mendoza, Argentina - This program begins with a Fall second module course, followed by travel in January after final exams. Learn More
Spring 2012: Hong Kong, China - This program begins with a Spring second module course, followed by travel in May after final exams. Students planning to register for the Spring IBUS-744 course as well as Summer courses should work with their Graduate Academic Advisor and review the travel schedule carefully to avoid any conflicts. Learn More
Questions
Program Information: ksbabroad@american.edu
Academic Information: Your graduate academic advisor
