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 an international project.
Next Program: Fall 2025
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 2026
“Visiting Singapore and Vietnam opened my mind to the vast opportunities in South East Asia. It has allowed me to grow intercultural acceptance and be open to new experiences.” — Jessica Lorick, BS ’23
Who Can Register
- All UB undergraduate students (MGG 380)
Faculty Leader
Cassie (Phuong) Nguyen
Clinical Assistant Professor, Accounting and Law
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 2025
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 2026
“It’s important to understand our own biases when working in international environments. I especially appreciated the intercultural learning aspect of the course that focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.”
— Marvel Ibraham, MBA ’23
Who Can Register
- All UB graduate students (MGG 602)
Faculty Leaders
Wei Loon Leong, MBA ’05
Director of International Alumni Engagement
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 2025
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 Register
- All UB undergraduate students
- All UB graduate students
Faculty Leader
Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah
Clinical Professor, Organization and Human Resources
Faculty Director of Global Programs
Prasad Balkundi
Associate Professor and Chair, Organization and Human Resources