Semester Exchange Programs
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:
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 ksingleton@sandiego.edu.
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. Courses are in Portuguese and English.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ALBA Graduate Business School, founded in 1992, is a non-state, not-for-profit, research-driven institution. The School maintains very close links with the industry, as it operates under the auspices of the Federation of Greek Industries.Alba is set in one of the most beautiful suburbs of Athens, Vouliagmeni, and is close to the buzz of the city and within walking distance from the beach.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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