3
elective credits
1
week of travel
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unique locations
Broaden your business horizons—on a global scale
Business today is global, shaped by dramatic innovations in communication, information, and transportation technologies. Success in this interconnected marketplace requires understanding international business issues. Our Global Field Study elective course offers a unique opportunity to travel, immerse yourself in local business practices and culture, and explore topics such as technology, tradition, modernization, industry, and economic development. Through intensive study and exposure to diverse perspectives, you will develop critical skills for the global market, enhancing your resumé with experiences beyond traditional classroom boundaries. All courses are taught in English by multi-national faculty.
To help you gain a deeper understanding of changes taking place in distinct locations across the globe, academic coursework during the semester will be augmented with a one-week trip encompassing a variety of activities, including meetings with executives, academics, and government officials, talks by guest speakers, and visits to a local university, and local, national and multinational firms, along with places of historical and cultural significance.
Mexico
Join us Sunday, January 3 through Sunday, January 10 in Mexico City and Puebla.
Spain
Join us Friday, March 5 through Friday, March 12 in Madrid and Sevilla.
Netherlands
Join us Saturday, March 6 through Saturday, March 13 in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
California
Join us Saturday, March 6 through Saturday, March 13 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
I visited Denmark, which immersed me in a new culture and expanded my learning outside of the classroom. My professor introduced us to Denmark's business, economic, and socioeconomic trends while we explored the capital, Copenhagen.
Steve Hume, MBA'25
What you'll do
- Embark on regional business challenges and opportunities while delving into rich cultural, political, and historical experiences
- Interact with leading business executives, academics, and policy makers
- Learn about the specific business challenges of this destination through readings, classwork, and field study
Typical timeline
One of the highlights of my MBA journey was participating in a Global Field Study, where I traveled to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I gained a deeper understanding of global business dynamics through meetings with executives, guest speakers, and visits to local firms. These experiences were transformative, helping me develop cultural agility and appreciate diverse perspectives and needs.
Yasmine Bouchrara, MBA'25
Requirements
If you're enrolled in a graduate program listed below, you may be eligible to apply for the Global Field Study. Select programs may have individual requirements, so please connect with your advisor to talk through your options.
Applicants must have completed a full semester at Northeastern, be in good academic standing (3.0 GPA or better), and must be familiar with the basic economics and foreign trade structure of their own country.
Space on each trip is limited. Applicants must rank each trip in order of their preference. Trips are generally assigned based on applicant preference, the order in which an application is received, and to create robust, diverse, and balanced programs.
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Eligible programs
If you're enrolled in a graduate program listed below, you may be eligible to apply for the Global Field Study. Select programs may have individual requirements, so please connect with your advisor to talk through your options.
