Global Footprints

Through experiences abroad, our students become citizens of the world, developing the skills and perspective to meet the demands of the international business market and make the world a better place.

Learn more about the places we’ve been and the experiences we've shared.

Accounting in Accra
9/1/25
School of Management students experience business and culture in Ghana.

Contact Us

Center for Leadership and Global Impact
School of Management
University at Buffalo
UB Downtown Gateway
77 Goodell St., Suite 201
Buffalo, NY 14203

Tel: 716-645-2235
mgt-clgi@buffalo.edu

Meet our team

Global transformation
9/1/25
On trip to Ghana, UB School of Management students and faculty have life-changing experiences and engage with local leaders and partners
Two campuses, two classes, one global classroom
7/23/25
School of Management courses unite to visit the Lion City: Singapore.
Immersion in the Global Community
7/23/25
In a multidisciplinary collaboration, University at Buffalo students from management, medicine, nursing and engineering came together to give back to the global community.
From seed to cup
7/23/25
Coffee as a symbol of social innovation and entrepreneurial leadership.
The experience of a lifetime
7/23/25
While traditional learning experiences are crucial for students during undergraduate and graduate programs, taking part on experiential learning offered by the Global Programs Office can prepare students for life, facilitate creativity, increase leadership and collaboration, and help students develop the ability to adapt to a changing workplace.
A transformative journey: A study abroad experience in Costa Rica
7/23/25
Chosen for its unique blend of innovation, culture, and natural beauty, Costa Rica promised an enriching experience for students seeking a broader worldview and an in-depth understanding of Latin American business dynamics.
A business adventure
6/26/23
MBAs discover opportunities and challenges in the Chinese market.
Fascinating conversations
6/26/23
"I gained a better understanding of different states and regions in India, and my teammates were upfront about asking questions that aren’t really discussed in the U.S., which made each meeting interesting and spontaneous.”
— Janelle Fore, BS/MBA ’21, on her experiences in the virtual India program
Welcome to Accra
6/26/23
Sonya Tareke, BS ’17, MBA ’20, shares her experiences in Ghana.
Sun, startups and skill-building
6/23/23
Students share many eye-opening experiences in Costa Rica.
Collaborating in Kingston
6/23/23
Through his dual MD/MBA program, Larry Gersz (pictured at left) had the chance to pursue his interests in travel and global health in Jamaica.
A greener world
6/23/23
“Through discussions and information sessions, we made friends with students from many different countries. Being immersed in Thailand’s culture is something I’ll never forget and I look forward to traveling more in the future.”
— Robert Siegel, BS ’24, on his experience at The Green Summit in Bangkok
Gaining global perspective
6/23/23
Students explore leadership, social innovation and a new culture during an experiential learning trip to Ghana.
Accounting in Accra
6/23/23
UB accounting students observe the work culture of a Big Four accounting firm in West Africa.
The change maker
6/23/23
Danielle Vazquez, MPH/MBA ’19, leads positive change by piloting a vital, new curriculum in Ghana.
Different worlds, same challenges
6/23/23
During company visits in Ghana, students and alumni, like Sarah Tanbakuchi, discover similarities and differences between the United States and Ghana.