Asia

Asia programs

International Business in Singapore

Sharpen the skills you need to succeed in our global business environment—including leadership and cross-cultural communication—by gaining international experience in Singapore. Challenge your way of thinking through exposure to diverse perspectives on such topics as social innovation, finance, economic development and entrepreneurship. Improve your teamwork skills by collaborating on a project with students from the Singapore Institute of Management.

Next Program: Fall 2024

The Singapore program includes a credit-bearing, virtual learning experience and an optional in-person trip.

The required virtual component features visits to socially minded organizations, cultural activities, networking with alumni and local leaders, and a team project.

Optional in-person trip to Singapore and Vietnam

  • January 3-17, 2025

Who Can Register

  • All UB undergraduate students

Faculty Leader

Headshot of Nicole Hunter.

Nicole Hunter
Clinical Assistant Professor, Finance

International Business in East Asia

Learn about the history, culture and business environment of East Asia, and work on a hands-on project as a consultant to an assigned company in the region. Past visit and project sites include the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, HSBC Bank, Unicom, Rich Products, Unifrax, Technomic Asia, Volkswagen, Huawei Technologies and Keen’s.

Next Program: Fall 2024

The East Asia program includes a credit-bearing, virtual learning experience and an optional in-person trip.

The required virtual component features visits to socially minded organizations, cultural activities, networking with alumni and local leaders, and a team project.

Optional in-person trip to Singapore and Vietnam

  • January 3-17, 2025
Intercultural and Global Competency badge.

A micro-credential is available for those who successfully complete this program. Visit the School of Management micro-credential website for information.

Contact Us

Global Programs
School of Management
University at Buffalo
251 Jacobs Management Center
Buffalo, NY 14260

Tel: 716-645-3353
mgt-globalprograms@buffalo.edu

Meet our Team

Our Travels in Asia

“The China program was truly transformative for me, both personally and professionally. I visited world-class companies and leveraged UB’s extensive alumni network. These experiences taught me important lessons about developing cultural awareness, embracing diversity and building connections that I will carry with me into the future.”
— Taylor Speer, MBA ’18

Who Can Register

  • All UB graduate students

Faculty Leaders

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Wei Loon Leong, MBA ’05
Director of International Alumni Engagement

Social Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership in India

Learn about the history and culture of India, and complete a hands-on consulting project in a rural village. You will be assigned a project theme and village in southern India, and engage with local residents to understand current challenges and develop sustainable solutions. In addition, you will explore India by visiting cultural sites like the Mysore Palace and organizations like Zero Hunger, Samarthanan Trust for the Disabled and ATREE.

Next Program: Fall 2025

The India program includes a credit-bearing, virtual learning experience and an optional in-person trip.

The required virtual component features visits to socially minded organizations, cultural activities, networking with alumni and local leaders, and a team project.

Who Can Register

  • All UB undergraduate students
  • All UB graduate students

Faculty Leader

Headshot of Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah.

Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah
Clinical Associate Professor, Organization and Human Resources
Faculty Director of Global Programs

Prasad Balkundi.

Prasad Balkundi
Associate Professor and Chair, Organization and Human Resources