Experience the 50
Management Practices in the United States
Gain global perspective—right here in the United States.
Explore various industries and see how you can make an impact in cities across the country.
Experience the 50 are credit-bearing, hybrid programs that include a virtual experience and an optional trip based on the program's theme and location.
During the virtual component, you will network with alumni, tour organizations and complete mini-cases or team projects. Finally, you may choose to cap off the experience by traveling to program's city.
Who Can Register
Most Experience the 50 programs are open to:
- All School of Management undergraduates
- All School of Management graduate students
Note: The Disney program is offered exclusively for School of Management undergraduate honors students.
Fall 2023
Note: The Disney program is offered exclusively for School of Management undergraduate honors students, as well as select graduate students.
Program Dates
- October 2023 - virtual experience
- November 2023 - optional travel to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida
Faculty Leaders
Lorrie Metzger
Clinical Assistant Professor, Accounting and Law
Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah
Clinical Associate Professor, Organization and Human Resources
Faculty Director of Global Programs
"Visiting Disney was truly inspiring, and learning what goes into making the Disney magic every day was remarkable. Every student who has a connection to Disney or wants to learn about a thriving business should experience this."
— Danielle Zalta, BS ’19
Note: The Chicago program is offered exclusively for School of Management undergraduate honors students and graduate students.
Program Dates
- Virtual component - first half of fall 2023 semester
- Optional travel to Chicago, Illinois - October 8-10, 2023
Faculty Leaders
Cassie (Phuong) Nguyen
Clinical Assistant Professor, Accounting and Law
Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah
Clinical Associate Professor, Organization and Human Resources
Faculty Director of Global Programs
Learn about the tech community, entrepreneurship and startups, with a virtual experience to Austin, Texas, along with an optional in-person trip to California
Program Dates
- Virtual component - first half of fall 2023 semester
- Optional travel to California - January 7-12, 2024
Faculty Leaders
Celine Krzan, MBA ’17
Clinical Assistant Professor
Learn about the financial technology industry, with a virtual experience to Seattle, Washington, and Southern California, along with an optional in-person trip to California
Program Dates
- Virtual component - second half of fall 2023 semester
- Optional travel to California January 7-12, 2024
Faculty Leaders
Szu-Yin (Jennifer) Wu
Clinical Assistant Professor, Finance
Kevin Cleary
Clinical Assistant Professor, Management Science and Systems
Spring 2024
Experience the tech industry in two different parts of the U.S., with a virtual experience to Boston, Massachusetts, and Colorado, and an optional in-person trip to Boston.
Program Dates
- Virtual component - first half of spring 2024 semester
- Optional travel to Boston - February 29 - March 2, 2024
Faculty Leaders
Courtney Burris
Clinical Assistant Professor, Management Science and Systems
Dominic Sellitto
Clinical Assistant Professor, Management Science and Systems
Faculty Director, MS Business Analytics
Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah
Clinical Associate Professor, Organization and Human Resources
Faculty Director of Global Programs
Experience the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with a virtual experience including alumni and an optional in-person trip to New York City.
Program Dates
- Virtual component - first half of spring 2024 semester
- Optional travel to NYC - April 4-6, 2024
Faculty Leaders
Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah
Clinical Associate Professor, Organization and Human Resources
Faculty Director of Global Programs
A micro-credential is available for those who successfully complete this program. Visit the School of Management micro-credential website for information.
Contact Us
Global Programs
School of Management
University at Buffalo
251 Jacobs Management Center
Buffalo, NY 14260
Tel: 716-645-3353
mgt-globalprograms@buffalo.edu