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Semester Exchange Programs

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The University of San Diego's School of Business Administration offers graduate business students the opportunity to attend courses for a semester at universities in several countries and earn graduate credits toward USD's MBA or IMBA program. Our partner universities currently include:


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For more information on our semester exchange programs you may explore our partner universities by following the liks below or contact the Ahlers Center for International Business at (619) 260-4896 or email dsteiner@sandiego.edu.

 

Partner Universities

 

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Graduate Business School of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ/COPPEAD) is one of the leading business schools in Latin America. It has been ranked the number one MBA program in Brazil and one of the top 100 MBA programs in the world by the Financial Times and is accredited by Equis. Courses are in Portuguese and English.

Exchange Period(s): Fall Semester

 

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The Guanghua School of Management at Peking University is one of the leading Universities in China. They are an extensive list of courses in English at both the graduate and undergraduate level.
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Nanjing University is one of the oldest universities in China. They are an extensive list of courses in English at both the gradate level.

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Universidad de los Andes, School of Management, was founded in 1972 and currently has more than 800 students in their EQUIS and AMBA accredited graduate and undergraduate programs. Executive education programs that have over 4,000 participants annually. Courses in English and Spanish.

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Bordeaux Business School is one of the oldest schools in France, having been founded in 1874. Their Masters Programs in International Business and Supply Chain Management are both offered in English. The programs are accredited by EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System).

Exchange Period(s): Fall and Spring Semesters

 

Bordeaux

 

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Located in France on the border with Germany, IECS Strasbourg offers a very interesting perspective for the visiting student. Strasbourg is also the center of the European Parliament. The university offers several courses in English.

Exchange Period(s): Fall and Spring Semesters

Strasbourg

 

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Reims Management School has consistently been ranked one of the top five business programs in France. They specialize in international business topics and have several short courses in English in both the fall and spring terms.

Exchange Period(s): Fall and Spring Semesters, Summer perriods

Reims

 

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WHU, Otto Beisheim School of Management, was founded in 1984 at the initiative of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Koblenz to serve the business needs of Germany and the region. Their MBA program is offered in English and is well-known for excellence in Marketing. The programs are accredited by Equis.

Exchange Period(s): Fall and Spring Semesters, Summer perriods

 

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ALBA Graduate Business School was founded in 1992 with strong support from local industries and the European Commission. It is located in a beautiful suburb of Athens, Vouliagmeni, close to the energy of this major European city and within walking distance from the beach. All of the courses are in English. Entrepreneurship is a strength and emphasis of their program.

Exchange Period(s): Fall and Spring Semesters, Summer periods

Reims

 

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Bocconi University in Milan, Italy is recognized throughout Europe as one of the leading schools of business. It is ranked as being one of the top MBA programs in the world by the Financial Times. Several of the business courses at the masters level are offered in English.

Exchange Period(s): Fall and Spring Semesters

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The MBA Program at LUISS Business School in Rome is a bilingual (Italian and English) program.

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Tecnológico de Monterrey has several campuses in Mexico and throughout Latin America. Their graduate school in Monterrey is highly ranked by (America Economia), Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and others. Each trimester there is a selection of courses in English.

Exchange Period(s): Fall and Spring Semesters, Summer perriods

Dual Degree Program available

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Al Akhawayn University, just outside of Ifrane, Morocco was founded in 1995. All of their programs are in English and they have both undergraduate and graduate business programs.

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Located in Lisbon, Universidade Nova de Lisboa offers one of the oldest and most reputed MBA programs in Portugal. The MBA program is offered in English and is accredited by Equis. Several elective courses are offered during their 5th period which allows USD students to complete their Spring semester at USD and then study in Portugal from mid-May to mid-July. Students can also study in Lisbon for an entire semester.

Exchange Period(s): Spring Semester and Summer periods

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Founded in 1905, the Korean University Business School (KUBS) was the first and today is one of the most prestigious business schools in the country. About 50% of their courses are offered in English and accommodations along with a small stipend to cover local expenses can be provided.

Exchange Period(s): Fall and Spring Semesters

 

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Located in Madrid, IE Instituto de Empresa's MBA program is consistently ranked as one of the top MBA programs in the world by Financial Times, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal and others. Courses are offered in English and Spanish by over 100 full-time faculty to students from over 60 countries.

Exchange Period(s): Fall and Semester

Madrid

 

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Located in Barcelona, Escuela de Alta Dirección y Adminstración's (EADA) MBA programs are recognized as among the best in the world by the Financial Times and The Economist. Courses are offered in Spanish and English.

Exchange Period(s): Spring Semester and Summer periods

Barcelona

 

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Also located in Barcelona, ESADE is one of the leading business schools in Spain and Europe. It is accredited by EQUIS, AACSB International and AMBA and highly regarded for its sound academics as well as its focus on social responsibility and sustainability.

Exchange Period(s): Spring Semester and Summer periods

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Established in 1943, Universidad ORT Uruguay is a private university in Montevideo. It is the largest private higher education institution in Uruguay. The university has a strong innovation, technology and management profile. The university has managed cooperation projects financed by the European Commission and the Interamerican Development Bank, among other international organizations.

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