International / Off-site Electives

The W. P. Carey MBA Program offers a number of off-site and international electives. Such electives broaden your exposure to business concepts outside the traditional classroom in a hands-on learning environment consistent with today's global economy.

International Electives

Overseas electives provide you with the ability to explore business topics within the context of an international business, cultural and political environment. Courses are designed with a specific functional focus and are centered on a geographic region. New courses and locations are regularly developed.

Most international electives are scheduled during breaks between terms to minimize conflicts with other courses. You have the opportunity to complete some coursework prior to the international portion of the class. The international portion typically lasts seven to 12 days. 

International electives have been offered in the following locations:

• Southeast Asia – Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
• Europe – France and Spain
• Europe – Austria and the Czech Republic
• The Balkans - Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece
• Germany
• Italy
• Australia
• China – Beijing and Shanghai
• India
• Argentina
• Peru

Note: International destinations vary year to year

Washington, D.C. Elective

This seminar provides a hands-on introduction to how federal policy is developed and to the many players within the public policy process. You gain a comprehensive understanding of how regulatory, economic, tax and trade policies are made. Such knowledge is indispensable to business executives and to the development of sound business strategies.

The course is offered annually. It includes required course meetings on-campus and one week in Washington, D.C., meeting with legislators, lobbyists and corporate officials to explore the intersection between business and public policy.