Executive MBA International
Field Study

 

Learn to Lead With a Global Perspective

The WSU Executive MBA Online gives you the opportunity to go beyond traditional classroom learning and explore international markets firsthand.

What Are the Benefits of the International Field Study?

  • You'll have the chance to visit various companies and learn from local professors and experts.
  • You can meet your classmates in person and network with professionals outside the United States.
  • The international field study can help you build the confidence to venture into overseas markets.

2025 International Field Study:

Location: Italy

Dates: May 17-25, 2025

Cost: TBD

Take Your Next Step

Connect with an advisor to discuss career outcomes, curriculum, and get your questions answered.


 

What Activities Will You Participate In?

Our annual field studies cover a wide range of activities and topics specific to the locales we visit, so your itinerary will be highly customized. Some of what you can expect includes:

  • Visits to local businesses and opportunities to meet business leaders
  • Tours of cultural landmarks
  • Chances to spend most evenings exploring the cities and immerse yourself in the local culture

The optional international field study trip will be part of the summer 1 Special Projects or Independent Study (IBUS 600) elective course. This 3-credit course is an opportunity for experiential learning and to connect with your fellow EMBA students.

Program fees will cover hotel, some meals, all in country transportation, and the program itself.

 

An important part of leadership is understanding different cultural nuances, communication nuances, and personality traits. The international field studies help our students do that and ultimately polish and hone their own leadership skills.

— Dipra Jha, PH.D.

Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion – Inclusive Pedagogy

Carson College of Business

Hear What Past Attendees Had to Say


 

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

At WSU, the world is our classroom. See how you can enhance your global perspective by taking part in an international field study.

This has been an absolute treat and I have learned so much being here. I am coming back to the United States a more informed and more spirited leader.

— Albert Munanga, Executive MBA Online, Class of 2024

Coming on this trip as an EMBA student has allowed me to look more closely at how I see the world and how I plan to change it. I’ve learned that I need to dream larger. There’s so much more that I can do, and with this degree, I’m going to do it.

— Avery Summers, Executive MBA Online, Class of 2024

This has been by far the coolest trip ever. What’s incredible to see is how the people have structured their government to welcome innovation, development, and the grow of the country. I have some lessons for my team in thinking about how to inspire innovation and help grow the data program that I run at my company.

— Amie Bright, Executive MBA Online, Class of 2024