Experience the 50
Management Practices in the United States
"Visiting Disney was truly inspiring and allowed me to witness things about Walt Disney World that I would never have been able to discover on my own. Learning what goes into making the Disney magic every day is remarkable. Every student who has a connection to Disney or wants to learn about a thriving business should experience this."
— Danielle Zalta, BS ’19
Gain global perspective—right here in the United States.
Our Experience the 50 programs allow you to explore various industries and see how you can make an impact in major cities across the country. Past experiences have provided an inside look at the financial world in Washington, D.C., Disney’s global business model in Orlando, and the tech space in Silicon Valley—and that’s just the beginning.
Who Can Apply
Most Experience the 50 programs are open to:
- School of Management undergraduates – sophomores, juniors and seniors for in-person trips; all levels for virtual programs
- All School of Management graduate students, except Executive MBAs
Application Deadlines
- April 16, 2021, for fall 2021 programs
- Oct. 15, 2021, for spring 2022 programs
Programs for 2021-22
Experience the 50 programs are credit-bearing courses that cap off with an experiential learning opportunity.
For virtual programs: Upon acceptance, you will be force-registered into the course, which will meet online three to four times before culminating with a virtual experience based on the program’s theme and location. Virtual programs may include mini-cases, team projects, virtual organization tours and opportunities to network with alumni.
Fall 2021 Experiences
All Experience the 50 programs for fall 2021 are being planned for concurrent virtual and in-person experiences, with the option to shift fully virtual if necessary.
Note: For all credit-bearing virtual experiences, there is no additional program fee.
Leadership, Industry and Culture in Chicago, Illinois
Note: The Chicago program is offered exclusively for LeaderCORE students.
Program Dates
- September 2021
Faculty Leader
Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah
Clinical Associate Professor, Organization and Human Resources
Faculty Director of Global Programs
Midwest Tech Trek in Austin, Texas
Program Dates
- October 2021
Faculty Leader
Thomas Murdock
Clinical Assistant Professor
Operations Management and Strategy
Disney: Business and Practice in Orlando, Florida
Note: The Disney program is offered exclusively for School of Management Undergraduate Honors students, as well as select MBA students.
Program Dates
- November 2021
Faculty Leader
David Murray
Clinical Professor, Management Science and Systems
“Leading the Business of Disney experience for a wonderful group of UB students provided me a unique opportunity to combine my professional and personal passions in a way I never imagined. Disney’s rich history, culture, innovation, exceptional guest service and a secret sauce often referred to as the 'Disney magic' makes it the perfect living case study. During our trip to Walt Disney World, valuable business lessons came alive and inspired students to take risks and pursue their dreams.”
West Coast Tech Trek in San Francisco, California
Program Dates
- November 2021
Faculty Leader
Robert Neubert
Clinical Assistant Professor, Operations Management and Strategy
Director, Entrepreneurship Academic Programs
Spring 2022 Experiences
Open to all School of Management undergraduate and graduate students.
Industry, Culture and Leadership in Washington, D.C.
Program Dates
- February 2022
Faculty Leader
Daniel Liebel
Adjunct Instructor
Fintech in Seattle, Washington, and Phoenix, Arizona
Includes a virtual learning component and travel over spring break to Phoenix.
Program Dates
- March 2022
Faculty Leaders
Szu-Yin (Jennifer) Wu
Clinical Assistant Professor, Finance
Pavankumar Mulgund
Clinical Assistant Professor, Management Science and Systems
Tech Trek to Ontario, Canada, and Miami, Florida
Includes a virtual learning component and travel to Miami.
Program Dates
- April 2022
Faculty Leader
Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah
Clinical Associate Professor, Organization and Human Resources
Faculty Director of Global Programs
COVID-19 Information
Ensuring the health and safety of our students, faculty, alumni and business partners is our top priority. For fall 2021, due to the ongoing pandemic, all international programs will be virtual learning experiences, with possible travel during the winter semester pending university health/safety policies. Fall 2021 Experience the 50 (U.S.-based) programs are being planned for concurrent virtual and in-person experiences, with the option to shift fully virtual if necessary.
