International Residency

Whether you are part of a large multinational organization or a small domestic company, you are competing in an ever-changing global business environment. Managers should have a clear understanding of how international markets impact local conditions.

The University at Buffalo was the first American school to offer an MBA program in China, and currently has three Executive MBA programs in Beijing and Singapore. The EMBA program draws from the School of Management's long-standing relationships throughout the world to underscore the importance of global awareness.

The one-week international residency takes place in the fourth semester of the EMBA program, and is an important part of the International Business course.

This distinctive feature of the Executive MBA program includes plant tours and interviews with company officials and takes students to countries in which many of the program's sponsoring organizations do business.

The international residency helps students develop a more balanced view of management practices and gain sensitivity for conducting business on an international level. The international experience is particularly important to Executive MBA students, most of whom hold management positions and are likely to assume greater responsibilities in international business in the future. This experience builds a profound understanding of such diverse topics as economics, the role of government, historical/cultural influences on business practices and emerging trends in the global market.

The residency is required for EMBA program participants. The cost of the residency is included in the total program fee and includes in-country airfare, ground transportation, lodging, course materials and some meals. The cost of the flight to and from the international residency location is not included in the total program fee, and is each student's responsibility.

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