Global Business Center

Â鶹´«Ã½ the Global Business Center

The Global Business Center bridges the connection between international business and Â鶹´«Ã½s, faculty and staff at the Haworth College of Business. Dual-degree, grant-seeking, Â鶹´«Ã½ exchange, research and study abroad programs are available through the center.

With a focus on business study abroad programs, the center provides a path to making a global education accessible to Â鶹´«Ã½s. Companies are continuing to focus on remote work—hiring employees who are located across the world. Students who participate in any of the center’s activities or programs will be better prepared with the skills and knowledge needed for today’s evolving global marketplace. From short-term excursions to semester-long immersions, there are programs to fit your goals at Â鶹´«Ã½. 

Global Business Center
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Kalamazoo MI 49008-5480 USA
(269) 387-5133

Why study abroad through the Global Business Center?

  • Enhance your business skills. Adaptability, cross-cultural communication, problem solving and a global mindset are highly valued in the business world. You will become a professional with diverse experiences to offer any company.

  • Global network. You will gain connections through our extensive worldwide network of partner institutions, businesses and Bronco alumni.

  • Expertise from faculty leaders. Programs are led by seasoned faculty who are deeply involved in planning and facilitating your trip to success. They provide insights and personalized mentorship on your journey.

Three Â鶹´«Ã½s stand with their backs to the camera looking at a mountain.
I had a childhood goal of studying abroad one day. The global exposure to various viewpoints, cultures and business methods that the dual degree program offers has greatly enhanced my educational experience.
—Seethal Albert, MBA Â鶹´«Ã½
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Aid and scholarships

Exploring the world is more affordable than you think! Many scholarships exist for both short- and long-term study abroad. Any Â鶹´«Ã½ who is pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at WMU Haworth is automatically eligible to apply for at least two scholarships. Help with applications is offered at the center.
Learn more about scholarships

International Business minor

Discover opportunity with an International Business minor. Students pursuing the minor will have a blend of coursework in international economics, finance, law, human resource management and marketing, as well as a foreign language fluency or study abroad trip.
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The members of the Haworth College of Business International Business Education Committee serve on the Â鶹´«Ã½ Global Business Center advisory board.

Dr. Onur Arugaslan, director of the personal financial planning program and professor of finance

Beth Ernst, director of the communication center and faculty specialist II of business information systems

Dr. Mingming Feng, associate professor of accountancy

Dr. Bidyut Hazarika, associate professor of business information systems

Dr. Duke Leingpibul, professor of marketing

Dr. Steve Newell, associate dean of operations and graduate programs and professor of marketing

Renuka Phillips, director of graduate programs and the Global Business Center

Dr. Jagjit Saini, professor of accountancy

Dr. Bret Wagner, associate professor of marketing

Dr. Abby Wang, associate professor of management

Exterior of Schneider Hall during summer

Schneider Hall

The Global Business Center is located within the Haworth College of Business in Schneider Hall on WMU's main campus in Kalamazoo. WMU Haworth is an AACSB-accredited institution with 16 specialized areas of study in business education.