20%
of Part-time MBA students participate in study abroad
Broaden Your Worldview
Graduate Business Global Experience
Gain a Whole New Perspective
Globalization is increasing, and so is the need for employees who understand how business is done in key markets around the world. A study abroad program is an opportunity to enrich your global business and cultural knowledge, forge exciting new connections, and gain an international edge.
The Part-time Flex MBA has a global elective curricular requirement. To fulfill this, you can either take an on-campus course with a global component, or take a short-term study abroad program. If you choose the study abroad, during your 7 to 12 days of travel you will:
- Visit multinational and local companies
- Observe successful companies operating in a different business framework
- Take an in-depth look at location-specific business topics
- See historic sites and engage in a variety of cultural activities.
2025 Study Abroad Programs
Sustainable Business Practices in German Speaking Regions
MGMT 714 | January 2025
Germany and Italy
Bean to Cup: Exploring the Coffee Supply Chain
BUAN 714 | May 2025
Bogota and Cartagena, Colombia
Exploring Coffee Supply Chain from Bean to Cup
A group of 25 Opus College graduate students spent ten days in Colombia studying the end-to-end global coffee supply chain, learning how a simple cup of coffee connects climates, cities, and global markets.
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