The Stern classroom transcends borders with international study options and unmatched access from one week up to an entire semester.
Doing Business in... (DBi) Program
Offered across countries and regions around the world, DBi courses provide students the opportunity to explore how business is conducted in another country and gain a deeper understanding of the issues, opportunities, and challenges facing businesses in a global context. These one-week or two-week intensive courses are taught in partnership with leading local MBA partner universities and combine classroom learning with guest speakers, company visits, and other opportunities to engage with the local business environment. Prior trips include:
- Argentina
- Australia
- Costa Rica
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Mexico
- Morocco
- South Africa
- Spain
Global Courses Led by Stern Faculty
Faculty-led elective courses blend classroom learning with international travel led by Stern faculty, giving students the opportunity to explore global business through firsthand engagement with companies, industry leaders, and local institutions. Recent offerings include:
- Craft & Commerce of Cinema: Cannes Film Festival (France), taught by Professors Al Lieberman and Paul Hardart – Explores the global film industry through the lens of one of the world's premier film festivals.
- Global Real Estate Immersion (Recent destinations include Brazil, the UAE, and the UK), taught by Professor Sam Chandan – Examines international real estate investment, development, and global capital markets through direct engagement with industry leaders.
- Operations in Panama, taught by Professors Kristen Sosulski and Harry Chernoff – Studies global operations, supply chains, and economic development through the strategic importance of the Panama Canal.
Study Abroad
Study abroad offers immersive international academic experiences through exchange programs at leading business schools across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa. Students broaden their global perspective while studying alongside peers from around the world, with opportunities ranging from a few weeks during the summer to a full Fall or Spring semester.
