Global Business Center

About the Global Business Center

The Global Business Center bridges the connection between international business and students, faculty and staff at the Haworth College of Business. Dual-degree, grant-seeking, student exchange, research and study abroad programs are available through the center.

With a focus on business study abroad programs, the center provides a path to making a global education accessible to students. Companies are continuing to focus on remote work—hiring employees who are located across the world. Students who participate in any of the center’s activities or programs will be better prepared with the skills and knowledge needed for today’s evolving global marketplace. From short-term excursions to semester-long immersions, there are programs to fit your goals at Western Michigan University. 

Global Business Center
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5480 USA
(269) 387-5133

Why study abroad through the Global Business Center?

  • Enhance your business skills. Adaptability, cross-cultural communication, problem solving and a global mindset are highly valued in the business world. You will become a professional with diverse experiences to offer any company.

  • Global network. You will gain connections through our extensive worldwide network of partner institutions, businesses and Bronco alumni.

  • Expertise from faculty leaders. Programs are led by seasoned faculty who are deeply involved in planning and facilitating your trip to success. They provide insights and personalized mentorship on your journey.

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I had a childhood goal of studying abroad one day. The global exposure to various viewpoints, cultures and business methods that the dual degree program offers has greatly enhanced my educational experience.
—Seethal Albert, MBA student
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Aid and scholarships

Exploring the world is more affordable than you think! Many scholarships exist for both short- and long-term study abroad. Any student who is pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at WMU Haworth is automatically eligible to apply for at least two scholarships. Help with applications is offered at the center.
Learn more about scholarships

International Business minor

Discover opportunity with an International Business minor. Students pursuing the minor will have a blend of coursework in international economics, finance, law, human resource management and marketing, as well as a foreign language fluency or study abroad trip.
Read the requirements
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The members of the Haworth College of Business International Business Education Committee serve on the Western Michigan University Global Business Center advisory board.

Dr. Onur Arugaslan, director of the personal financial planning program and professor of finance

Beth Ernst, director of the communication center and faculty specialist II of business information systems
 

Dr. Mingming Feng, associate professor of accountancy

Dr. Bidyut Hazarika, associate professor of business information systems

Dr. Duke Leingpibul, professor of marketing

Dr. Steve Newell, associate dean of operations and graduate programs and professor of marketing

Dr. Jagjit Saini, professor of accountancy

Dr. Bret Wagner, associate professor of marketing

Dr. Abby Wang, associate professor of management

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Schneider Hall

The Global Business Center is located within the Haworth College of Business in Schneider Hall on WMU's main campus in Kalamazoo. WMU Haworth is an AACSB-accredited institution with 16 specialized areas of study in business education.