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Willamette MBA Study Abroad
Take your MBA abroad. Our study abroad program is available to full-time MBA students and part-time MBA students alike.
Study abroad opportunities
Deepen your understanding of international business through a study abroad program. Willamette's MBA program offers two study abroad sessions during each academic year. Locations change each year, allowing students to understand the business world from different perspectives.
Learn more about our current study abroad MBA programs:
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Course: GSM 6099 ‘Global Management in Ireland and the UK'
Trip dates: March 20-27, 2027
Course options: Choose between two versions of the class to suit your needs:
- 4-credit version: The class meets on five Saturdays; students help design and plan the trip
- 1-credit version: The class meets for half of the first Saturday and fully for the final two Saturdays, for an orientation and final debriefing.
- Saturday, January 23 (all students; 1-credit students attend first half only)
- Saturday, February 6 (only 4-credit students)
- Saturday, February 27 (only 4-credit students)
- Saturday, March 13 (all students)
- Saturday, April 10 (all students)
All classes meet from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Application deadline: November 3, 2026
Full program fee deadline: December 1, 2026
Schedule: We will visit approximately eight companies and three cultural sites
Estimated Cost:
- 4-credit class program fee: $2,325 (assuming a minimum of 15 students)
- 1-credit class program fee: $2,825 (assuming a minimum of 15 students)
- Airfare: $1,100 (estimated)
- Additional Costs: $400 (estimated; typically meals and shopping)
- This program is capped at 20 students.
About the United Kingdom:
- Population of 70 million, in an area slightly smaller than Oregon
- Consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- World’s fifth largest economy, with enormous buying power
- Huge industrial capacity ― home to some of the most advanced companies in numerous industries
- London is the capital and largest city, with a population of 9 million.
- The London region is home to most of the UK’s largest companies and the center of government.
About the Republic of Ireland (Ireland):
- Population of 5 million, in an area the size of Massachusetts
- About 2 million of Ireland’s population live in greater Dublin.
- Dublin is the capital and center of business and government.
- A relatively poor country for most of its history, Ireland recently became prosperous, due to a public-private partnership and smart public policy.
- Member of the European Union, Ireland uses the Euro as its national currency.
- Dublin is a base for the European headquarters of many multinational firms.
Details about Willamette’s study abroad MBA programs
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- Overview: Global Study / Management Abroad is available as a 4-credit or a 1-credit, graded course. Credit for this course will count toward graduation requirements. Students may choose the 4-credit version or the 1-credit version, depending on their needs and interests.
- Professors: Gary Knight and Ashley Nixon
- Prerequisites: One semester of Willamette MBA coursework and good academic and conduct standing required.
- Tuition: The Program Fee covers the trip cost only and does not include tuition. For the 1-credit class, there is no tuition charge. For the 4-credit class, standard tuition charges will apply.
- Attendance: The course requires attendance and participation in class sessions prior to and following the trip.
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- Program Fee: Includes in-country travel and transportation; hotel rooms (seven nights); breakfasts and one dinner. The Program Fee will be billed directly to your student account upon confirmation of program participation. Students are separately responsible for airfare, meals not included in the program fee, non-program transportation fees, insurance, etc.
- Refunds: There will be no refunds after the published date due to the contracts with our study abroad supplier partners.
- Financial Aid: Financial Aid may cover the program fee and airfare. Please contact Shanan Woods in the WU Financial Aid Office for more information.
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- You will need a valid passport with an expiration date no sooner than six months after the program dates.
- We encourage students considering the MBA abroad program to apply for or update their passports at the earliest opportunity.
- Students are responsible for checking Visa requirements for the destination countries. We can assist you.
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- Submit online application
- In-person interview
- Confirm participation
- Program fee is charged to your student account.
- Auto-enrolled in GSM-6099-G
More opportunities for an MBA abroad
Do you want more opportunities to study abroad during your MBA journey? Our study abroad opportunities are also available to MBA for Life students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Program costs vary, depending on destination. The program includes the course GSM 7261G or GSM-6099-G, an elective course. The Program Fee covers the trip cost only and does not include tuition for GSM 7261G or GSM-6099-G. There is no tuition charge for the 1-credit class. For the 4-credit class, standard tuition charges will apply. This program is eligible for financial aid. See the specific trip on the home page for more information.
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Program Costs include a 7-night hotel stay; breakfasts and one dinner; local transportation and local guide. For the program course, GSM 7261G or GSM-6099-G, there is no tuition charge for the 1-credit class. For the 4-credit class, standard tuition charges will apply.
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Visit companies and not-for-profit organizations in the target country, plus additional visits to cultural sites.
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Participants are responsible for airfare, passport and visa fees, ground transportation to/from airports; non-included meals; insurance; personal expenses, etc.
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- be enrolled in a Willamette MBA degree program or an MBA alumnus
- be in good academic standing with a minimum graduate coursework cumulative GPA of 3.0
- be in good standing within the Atkinson School Expectations of Conduct and the Willamette University Standards of Conduct
- for the Fall semester program, first-year MBA students are eligible to take GSM 7261G as a 1-credit class only
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The program begins at 8:00 a.m. local time on a Sunday and end on a Friday evening. Students should plan to arrive and depart on Saturdays. You are free to arrive several days before or remain several days after the official program dates, for personal travel on dates of your choosing, and under your own responsibility and expense.
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Yes, you must take be registered for the course. GSM 7261G and GSM-6099-G are available to take as a 4-credit or a 1-credit, graded course. Students may choose the 4-credit version or the 1-credit version, depending on their needs and interests. Credits for this course will count toward graduation requirements.
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No, as this may detract from the intended goal(s) of the program.