Asia
Asia programs
Sharpen the skills you need to succeed in our global business environment—including leadership and cross-cultural communication—by gaining international experience in Singapore. Challenge your way of thinking through exposure to diverse perspectives on such topics as social innovation, finance, economic development and entrepreneurship. Improve your teamwork skills by collaborating on a project with students from the Singapore Institute of Management.
Next Program: Fall 2023
The Singapore program includes a credit-bearing, virtual learning experience and an optional in-person trip.
The required virtual component features visits to socially minded organizations, cultural activities, networking with alumni and local leaders, and a team project.
Optional in-person trip to Singapore and Vietnam
- January 3-17, 2024
Who Can Apply
- All UB undergraduate students
Faculty Leader
Nicole Hunter
Clinical Assistant Professor, Finance
Learn about the history, culture and business environment of East Asia, and work on a hands-on project as a consultant to an assigned company in the region. Past visit and project sites include the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, HSBC Bank, Unicom, Rich Products, Unifrax, Technomic Asia, Volkswagen, Huawei Technologies and Keen’s.
Next Program: Fall 2023
The East Asia program includes a credit-bearing, virtual learning experience and an optional in-person trip.
The required virtual component features visits to socially minded organizations, cultural activities, networking with alumni and local leaders, and a team project.
Optional in-person trip to Singapore and Vietnam
- January 3-17, 2024
“The China program was truly transformative for me, both personally and professionally. I visited world-class companies and leveraged UB’s extensive alumni network. These experiences taught me important lessons about developing cultural awareness, embracing diversity and building connections that I will carry with me into the future.”
— Taylor Speer, MBA ’18
Who Can Apply
- All UB graduate students
Faculty Leaders
Wei Loon Leong, MBA ’05
Director of International Alumni Engagement
Kenneth Kim
Associate Professor, Operations Management and Strategy
Learn about the history and culture of India, and complete a hands-on consulting project in a rural village. You will be assigned a project theme and village in southern India, and engage with local residents to understand current challenges and develop sustainable solutions. In addition, you will explore India by visiting cultural sites like the Mysore Palace and organizations like Zero Hunger, Samarthanan Trust for the Disabled and ATREE.
Next Program: Fall 2024
The India program includes a credit-bearing, virtual learning experience and an optional in-person trip.
The required virtual component features visits to socially minded organizations, cultural activities, networking with alumni and local leaders, and a team project.
Who Can Apply
- All UB undergraduate students
- All UB graduate students
Faculty Leader
Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah
Clinical Associate Professor, Organization and Human Resources
Faculty Director of Global Programs
Prasad Balkundi
Associate Professor and Chair, Organization and Human Resources