UC Davis Online MBA: International MBA Opportunities

Earn your MBA online. Learn how business works in the world. 

Expand your worldview, gain unparalleled insights into the world of international business, and grow a diverse professional network through the global opportunities offered by the UC Davis Online MBA program. 

By engaging in immersive learning experiences in countries around the world, you will: 

  • Enrich your knowledge of global leadership principles and business practices
  • Develop cross-cultural business acumen that will serve you in various contexts
  • Deepen your understanding of yourself and your place in the world 

The Online MBA program offers two kinds of global experiences: the International Exchange Program and the International Study Trip.

International Exchange Program 

Gain global experience and exposure by spending an academic quarter abroad at one of our international partner schools in regions such as South America, Europe and Asia. 

This invaluable experience affords you a firsthand look at how different companies are affected by fluctuations in the global marketplace. You’ll emerge from the exchange program with a comprehensive understanding of how the global economy operates, as well as lifelong connections forged in your host country. 

International Study Trip  

The five-day International Study Trip is an intensive and highly dynamic global immersion experience. Following an academic quarter spent getting acquainted with your host country or region’s economic, social and business trends, the Practicum is a whirlwind trip that entails meeting with top executives, touring factories, visiting startups and government agencies, and swapping perspectives with a cohort of international business professionals.

Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, you’ll gain exposure to the interdisciplinary world of international business, gathering insights that inform a profound firsthand understanding of global and local market dynamics.

Putting Out Fires: A Leadership Lesson from Porsche’s Test Track

Online MBA student Kristin Berkery learned that not every fire is a crisis during the Doing Business in Europe trip, exploring leadership, innovation and global business in Germany and the Czech Republic.

Read Kristin’s Full Blog Post

Discovering Finland Bookends My UC Davis MBA  

Recent Bay Area alum Alex Schultz thought his MBA ended at graduation. Then two weeks in Finland transformed his journey—immersive courses, global peers and fresh insights that made the experience unforgettable.

Read Alex’s Full Blog Post

Wine Business Threads My International MBA Experience  

The Sacramento Part-Time MBA has opened international doors for Marisol Ibarra that she never imagined, taking her to Chile and New York. As a first-gen MBA student, she gained the tools, network and global perspective to thrive in global business—and strengthened her confidence as a leader.

Read Marisol’s Full Blog Post

The Sisterhood of the Traveling MBAs: Our Journey Through Chile

MBA students Myrna Couch and Allison Judy share how the first all-woman MBA International Study Trip to Chile explored business, culture and the country’s efforts to expand STEM opportunities for women.

Read Myrna and Allison’s Full Blog Post

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