Semester Abroad

Splitting the semester between Buenos Aires and Santiago, students experience two very different South American cultures while exploring the accelerated pace of globalization and economic growth in these markets. Regionally focused coursework in business, economics, and political science provides a comparative perspective and is complemented by structured group trips in the region.

The UNSW Business School has the top undergraduate business program in Australia and is one of the strongest schools in the Asia-Pacific region, with an extensive business curriculum and courses across subject areas. Sydney offers the experience of a multicultural global city and business center with access to numerous outdoor activities.

FGV is a world-renowned education center with one of the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate business programs in Latin America dedicated to promoting economic and social development in the region. São Paulo is Brazil's financial center, the largest Portuguese-speaking city in the world, and known in the Americas as a modern business hub with a dynamic youth culture.

The Guanghua School of Management at Peking University offers one of the most competitive and renowned undergraduate business programs in the world. Students study business from a Chinese perspective, engage with local students and faculty, and experience PKU's engaging campus in Beijing, the political, educational, and cultural center of China.

The HKUST Business School is one of the top business schools in Asia, with Asian and global insights offered via a broad curriculum taught by a diverse international faculty. One of the world's most vibrant cities, Hong Kong is a global center of trade and finance with a compelling historical perspective, where students can enjoy both fast-paced urban life and abundant access to nature.

DIS-Study Abroad in Scandinavia, McIntire's oldest semester-abroad partner, offers a supportive and student-focused experience in Copenhagen, one of the most livable cities in the world and a place where tradition meets innovation. The expansive curriculum includes a wide variety of international business and liberal arts subjects, and topics in the core business course are brought to life through organized study tours throughout Europe.

Bayes Business School at City St. George's, University of London, is one one of the top business schools in the UK and Europe, with a strong reputation in accounting, management, and general business studies, and a central location that provides direct access to London's business networks. The student body reflects London's status as one of the most dynamic and culturally diverse cities in the world.

Located just outside Paris near Versailles, HEC Paris is the most prestigious business program in the long-established French system of "Grandes Écoles" and is arguably the best in Europe. HEC maintains a comprehensive business curriculum and close links to the international business world, and the location offers students a suburban campus environment with access to nearby Paris.

As a private business school comparable in size to McIntire, WHU offers a tight-knit community, strong integration of local and international students, and a range of course options in business and economics. Located in the scenic Rhine Valley, WHU has a welcoming small town feel and proximity to larger cities such as Koblenz, Bonn, and Frankfurt.

The Quinn School of Business at University College Dublin is the leading undergraduate business school in Ireland, housed in modern facilities that offer a progressive educational experience. Students have access to a range of business subjects as well as engaging activities through the UCD student community. Dublin has a rich history and welcoming atmosphere, and Ireland is the EU's fastest growing economy.

The University of Edinburgh Business School has a reputation for excellence. Chartered in 1919 at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, dating from 1582, the school mission of “inspiring people to do business better” contributes to a purpose-driven, rigorous, independent classroom experience. Known for its student life, striking architecture, and famous festivals, Edinburgh is a very popular exchange and engages students with a diversity of interests. 

Bocconi University is the top business school in Italy and one of the best in Europe, renowned for its programs in management, finance, and economics. Located in the heart of Milan, Italy's financial, industrial, and fashion capital, Bocconi offers students the chance to engage with a thriving international city and global network.

Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University is one of Europe's largest and most highly acclaimed international business schools. Students are exposed to a progressive, diverse, and innovative business environment in the heart of downtown Rotterdam, the second largest city in the Netherlands and the largest port in Europe.

The University of Auckland is one of the premier universities in New Zealand, and its business school is known for excellence in research, innovation, and partnership with enterprise. Auckland is a welcoming city surrounded by natural beauty, with a diverse cultural mix influenced by the indigenous Maori people.

With engaging faculty from all over the world, NUS offers students a relevant and far-reaching business program featuring global knowledge and deep Asian perspectives housed in state-of-the-art academic facilities. As a city-state with a wide mix of cultural influences including Malay, Chinese, and British, Singapore is a truly unique location that is easily navigated and serves as a gateway to Southeast Asia.

Located in the outskirts of lively and cosmopolitan Barcelona, Esade is a forward-thinking business school with a focus on social responsibility and strong ties to the professional and business worlds. Barcelona exposes students to local Catalan culture as well as wider Spanish traditions.

IE University is a globally recognized institution with a top-ranked business program known for educational excellence and a focus on addressing global challenges through innovation, technology, and partnerships with industry experts. The Madrid campus offers a vibrant urban experience in Spain's political and financial capital, with a diverse and cosmopolitan university culture.

The University of Navarra, recognized as one of the top private universities in Spain, is located in Pamplona, a city famous for its high standard of living, location along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, and running of the bulls during the Festival of San Fermín every July. Navarra's School of Economics and Business is ranked by QS as first in Spain for Accounting and Finance. Students enjoy the rich Spanish cultural immersion, history, nature, and world-famous cuisine.

The University of St. Gallen is recognized as one of the leading business universities in Europe, with an integrated curriculum that includes social sciences in order to frame business education within a social and historical context. Set in a picturesque landscape not far from the Swiss Alps, St. Gallen has an old town feel with modern infrastructure and rich cultural activities.