While you’re a Lubar student, you can expand your cultural perspectives, develop your knowledge of international business, and develop friendships around the globe through an international study experience. Study abroad opportunities are available to a wide range of destinations and for lengths of time ranging from a few weeks to a full academic year.
Explore the possibilities for study abroad early in your college career so you can plan ahead. Be sure to talk to your academic advisor about what you’d like to do so that you can map out your academic plans and make the most of these exciting global learning experiences.
The Lubar College of Business offers the following Business Study Abroad Programs, in partnership with UWM’s Center for International Education.
Business in Eastern Europe
This study abroad course intends to provide business students with a comprehensive understanding of the global business landscape through real-world exposure and cultural immersion in east European countries of Hungary (Budapest), Slovakia (Bratislava), and Czech Republic (Prague). By engaging with leading multinational and local companies, including Ekol Logistics, Cisco, and Ernst & Young, students will gain valuable insights into international business operations, logistics, and corporate strategy. Through lectures from local business professors and visits to key historical and cultural landmarks (St. Stephen Basilica, Budapest Parliament, Prague Castle), students will develop a deeper appreciation of the region’s economic environment, entrepreneurial culture, and strategic business practices. There will be fun activities, such as Danube River cruise and visit a local vineyard. The dates of this course are Jan 4-14, 2027. The program fee is $3500 and covers tuition, hotel, breakfast, all local transportation, health insurance, day trips, etc. Students are responsible for airfare and lunch/dinner. Deadline for applications is Sep 24, 2026. The first 15 students to apply and accepted will get a $500 scholarship. There are other scholarships available, such as Wisconsin Study Abroad grant. This course can be taken by all business students, both graduate and undergraduate.
Course(s): 3 undergraduate credits in Business Administration (498) or 3 graduate credits in Business Management (726)
Program Leader: Amit Bhatnagar, Professor of Marketing, Lubar College of Business
Program Assistant: Liz Baumgarten, Academic Advisor, Lubar College of Business
Upcoming information sessions:
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2803092312835?p=CBqlg9iRimIpxGZTkk
Meeting ID: 280 309 231 283 5
Passcode: 5uQ72WZ9
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 9:00am – 10:00am
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27388139246115?p=lvpaTLsojYEFkTeD27
Meeting ID: 273 881 392 461 15
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View the Study Abroad Presentation
Ernst & Young Accounting
Students will be engaged in international accounting and auditing with a European and/or German perspective of business. Immersive learning takes place through class discussion with business leaders, cultural and business visits, and a collaborative team project with German students, led by German faculty.
East/Southeast Asia: Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi
Students will explore the cultural and business practices of Vietnam and understand various aspects of Southeast Asia which has occupied prominent positions in world trade routes for centuries. “Silk Roads” used to traverse SE Asia to access spices such as pepper, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg to be used in exchange in markets to the West. Now, SE Asia provides key sources of petroleum, digital hardware, financial services, infrastructure, and other goods to worldwide markets. Estimates suggest about $1.3 trillion in finished and intermediate goods (about 1/3 of all global maritime trade) flow through the South China Sea.
Course(s): 3 undergraduate credits in Business Administration (498) or 3 graduate credits in Business Management (726)
Program Leader: Ed Levitas, Professor of Organizations & Strategic Management, Lubar College of Business
Are You Interested in Something Else?
Programs to other areas of the world, as well as semester-long or year-long study abroad programs, are offered through UWM’s Center for International Education. Be sure to check back regularly – our program offerings can change from semester to semester.