Management

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These pages are currently under revision, and may not have a complete list of programs. Please contact Hannah Nevitt to explore all program options.

The following programs offer significant coursework and immersion opportunities for Management and AACSB Accredited Programs. This is meant to highlight a variety of programs by region. Please note there are many other options available beyond what is listed. This is not a guaranteed list for credit transfer. Students must obtain department advisor approval for fulfilling degree requirements. Students must apply to both the provider through the links below, and to WWU Education Abroad. 

University Catalog: Management BA requirements.

Advisor

Jason Kanov

Advisor for Management

Jason.Kanov@wwu.edu

360-650-2873

Office: Parks Hall 213

Advising Info

After you decide on a program and the courses you will take abroad, you must complete the Departmental Academic Advising Esign Form with your academic advisor. The form must be completed before your program commences. In addition, students must submit the Transfer Equivalency E-sign form for credit transfer.

Review Your Degree Works  

Web4U > Student > Student Records > Degree Works. Follow steps to see what you have completed, and what you still need for your degree plan. At least 50% of the credit hours required for the major/minor must be earned at Western.   

An official transcript from your program must be sent to Education Abroad for processing upon completion of your program.  

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Program Options

Study Abroad Provider

  • Independent organizations that facilitate or administer study abroad programs for students
  • Quarter, semester, academic year, calendar year, and summer
  • Pay a program fee that includes tuition, housing, etc. (varies)
  • More services provided
  • Often includes excursions, onsite pickup, varied housing options
  • Part time internships can be available for credit

Western Exchange

  • Bilateral agreements between WWU and universities abroad to exchange students
  • Chance of placement is high
  • Semester and year-long options
  • Pay WWU in-state tuition and mandatory fees
  • Room & board paid onsite
  • Take courses with international students at universities abroad
  • Eligibility requirements vary
  • More independent and less services

ISEP Exchange

  • ISEP stands for International Student Exchange Program
  • Students can choose from over 135 universities in 36 different countries
  • Students provide ISEP with a list of preferred sites. Chance of placement varies from site to site.
  • Semester & year-long options only
  • Pay WWU in-state tuition and mandatory fees
  • Room & board paid to WWU
  • Take courses with international students at universities abroad
  • More independent and less services provided

Research, Fellowships & Grants

Africa

Ghana

  • USAC - University of Ghana, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Business Administration, Public Administration, Principles of Management, Computer Applications in Management, Managerial Economics, Management Accounting, Management and Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Company Law, Insurance Management, Sales Management, Production Management, Management Study Abroad
  • ISEP Direct - University of Ghana, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

    English options in:

    • Business Administration, Public Administration, Principles of Management, Computer Applications in Management, Managerial Economics, Management Accounting, Management and Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Company Law, Insurance Management, Sales Management, Production Management, Management Study Abroad

Morocco

ISEP - Al Akhawayn University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

English options in:

  • Organization Theory and Behavior, Business Policy and Corporate Strategy, Management Science, Entrepreneurship, Principles of Management, Project Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Management Study Abroad

South Africa

  • USAC - Stellenbosch University, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    Course descriptions available upon request.

  • CIEE - Open Campus Cape Town, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    English options (depending on block) in:

    • International Management, Business Ethics and Leadership, Intercultural Communication and Leadership, Management Study Abroad
  • ISEP - University of Johannesburg, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Strategic Management, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Knowledge Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, IT Management, Qualitative and Quantitative Data Management, Public Management, Management Study Abroad

    Additional options available.

Asia

China

USAC - Shanghai, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

English options in:

  • Entrepreneurship in a Global Market, International Business Management, Strategic Brand Management, Management Study Abroad

Hong Kong

ISEP - The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

English options in:

  • Principles of Management, Legal Environment and Business Ethics, Business Sustainability, Organizational Behavior, Human Capital Analytics, Strategic Management, Chinese and Asian Business, Global Strategy, Management Study Abroad

India

Western Exchange - Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

English options in:

  • Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, Managerial Communication, Legal Environment of Business, Statistics for Management, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad

Further options available in English.

Indonesia

ISEP - BINUS University - Jakarta, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

English options in:

  • Principles of Management, Human Resources Management, Management and Organization, Entrepreneurship, Compensation and Performance Management, Project Management, Managing Innovation and Knowledge, Cross-Cultural Management, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad

Additional options may be available in English.

Japan

ISEP - Toyo University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

English and Japanese options available through the Faculty of Business Administration.

South Korea

  • USAC - South Korea, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    Options in English and Korean available through Yonsei University, Kookmin University, or Chonnam National University.

  • Western Exchange - Yonsei University - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, Management Science, International Management, Management Study Abroad

    Additional options available in English and Korean.

Taiwan

Vietnam

ISEP - Vietnam National University HCMC, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

English options in:

  • Brand Management, Conference, Catering, and Event Management, Cruise Line Management, Customer Relations and Service Management, Derivatives Risk Management, Financial Institutions Management, Front Office Management, Insurance Risk Management, International Management, Management Decision Making, Negotiation and Relationship Management, Organizational Behavior, Principles of Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad

Additional options available in English.

Central America

Costa Rica

  • ISA - Heredia, Summer Quarter

    Options available in Spanish.

  • CEA - Veritas University, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    English options in:

    • Service Sector Management, Renewable Energy and Resource Management, Creative Leadership Skills, Management Study Abroad

Puerto Rico; USA

ISEP - University of Puerto Rico, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

Options may be available in Spanish.

Europe

Austria

ISEP - Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

English options in:

  • Technology Management, Cross-Cultural Management, Entrepreneurial and Leadership Skills, Management Control Systems, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad

Additional options may be available in German.

Belgium

ISEP - Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

English options (you must choose one module to take classes within) in:

  • Intercultural Communication Skills, Project Management, Graphic Media Management, Management Skills, Sustainable Human Resources Management, Innovation and Change Management, People Management, Management Study Abroad

Czech Republic

ISEP Direct - Prague - University of New York in Prague, Spring Semester, Academic Year

English options in:

  • Human Resource Management, Information Management, Legal Environment of Business, Organizational Behavior, Management Information Systems, Managerial Accounting, Pricing Strategies, Project Management, Strategic Communication, Workforce Motivation, Taxation

Denmark

CIEE - Open Campus Copenhagen, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

English options (depending on block) in:

  • Intercultural Communication and Leadership, International Management, Soccer Sport Management, Business Ethics and Leadership, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Management Study Abroad

England

  • Western Exchange - University of Hull - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Organizational Management, Entrepreneurship, Management Systems and Standards for Sustainability, Strategic Management, Global Logistics and Port Management, Comparative International Human Resource Management
  • USAC - London Met University, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter
    • Principles of Management, Digital Business Management, International Management, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad
  • Western Exchange - Plymouth University - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Management Decision Making, Current Issues in Management, Principles of Management, Strategic Management, Knowledge Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Management Study Abroad
  • USAC - University of Reading, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter
    • Business Ethics for International Management, Strategic Management, Human Resources Management, Project Management, International Management, Management and Study Abroad
  • ISEP Exchange - University of Sussex - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Fall runs into January - so students may need to register for both fall and winter quarters.
    • Spring semester runs January to June, so spans both winter and spring quarters.

    Fall/Winter Modules:

    • Digital Data and Decision Making Skills, Intro to Business Management, Information Systems, Leadership Foundations, Operations Management, Project Management, International Negotiations Management, Non-Profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship, Research Methods for Managers

    Spring Semester Modules:

    • Principles of Organizational Behavior and HR Management, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, International HR Management, Law of Business Organizations, Leading Groups and Teams, Leading Human Capital and Performance HRM, Management of Innovation, Managing Digital Work, Managing Global Supply Chains, Operations Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Business Ethics, Ethics and Organizations: Responsibility and Justice, Influence and Social Power, International Human Resource Management
  • CIEE - Open Campus London, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter
    • Business Ethics and Leadership, Intercultural Communication and Leadership, Entrepreneurship, International Management, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad
  • API - London School of Economics, Summer Quarter
    • Behavior Fundamentals for Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Organizational Management, Principles of Management, Human Resource Management and Employee Relations

Finland

Western Exchange - Aalto University School of Business - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

English options in:

  • Brand Management, Business Communication Skills, Business Ethics, Business Negotiations, Global Management, Project Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Green Ventures, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad

Additional options may be available in English and Finnish.

France

Germany

Greece

ISA - Athens, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter
  • Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Calculus, Business Information Systems, Finance, Management & Org Behavior, Foundations of Marketing, MIS, Operations Management, Strategic Management, Leadership, Project Management, Managing People and Organizations, Top Quality Management, New Venture Creation, Topics in Management

Hungary

AIFS - Budapest, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

English options in:

  • Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Tourism Management, Environmental Management, Organizational Management, Human Resource Management, Cross-Cultural Communication

Iceland

API - Business, Computer Science, and Engineering in Iceland, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

English options in:

  • Leadership, Service Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Sales Management, Strategic Management, Quality Management, Management Study Abroad

Ireland

  • USAC - Cork, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter
    • Principles of Management, Management and Organization, Public and Private Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Management Study Abroad
  • CEA - International Business - Dublin, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Cross-Cultural Management, Management and Organizations, Sales Management, Management Study Abroad

Italy

  • SAI - Florence University of the Arts, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    English options in:

    • Entrepreneurship, International Management, Property Management, Management Study Abroad
  • CIEE - Open Campus Rome, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    English options in:

    • Intercultural Communication and Leadership, International Management, Business Ethics and Leadership, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad
  • ISEP Direct - Summer Business & Marketing in Milan, Summer Quarter
    • Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
  • ISEP - Universita degli Studi di Pavia, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Options may be available in Italian.

  • CEA - Global Business Consulting in Rome, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
  • ISEP - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Brand Management, Change Management, Cross-Cultural Management, Finance and Risk Management, Human Resources Management, Innovation and R&D Management, International Business Management, Management and Organization in the Digital Economy, Management Control Systems, Mathematics for Management, Principles of Management, Project Management, Management Study Abroad
  • USAC - Torino, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Business Ethics and Fair Trade, Business Leadership, Management and Teamwork, Intercultural Communication, Human Resource Management, Management Study Abroad

Netherlands

Portugal

API - Lisbon, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

English options in:

  • International Management, Data Analysis for Management, Entrepreneurship, ICTs for Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad

Scotland

  • USAC - University of Stirling, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Options available through the Business and Administration Department.

  • ISA - University of Glasgow, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter
    • Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Management, Management Research Methods, Performance Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad
  • ISEP - Edinburgh Napier University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Human Resource Management, Business Strategy and Sustainable Development, Management Study Abroad

Spain

  • CEA - Madrid - Business, Management & Finance, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Project Management, Topics in Management, Entrepreneurship, Cross Cultural People Management, Management Study Abroad, Human Resources Management, Organizational Design, Business Law, Finance, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Policies of Diversity, Ethics & Culture, Statistics & more
  • CEA - Study + Internship in Madrid, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Earn 4-9 quarter credits of Internship placement in addition to courses and language study
  • ISA - Barcelona, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    English options across partner universities in Barcelona in:

    • Cross-Cultural Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management, International Management, Financial Risk Management, Strategic Management, Sustainability Management, Hospitality Management, Management Study Abroad
  • API - Pablo de Olavide University, Seville, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • International Management, Human Resource Management, Principles of Management, Strategic Management, Corporate Management and Business Ethics, Innovation Management, Management Study Abroad
  • CIEE - Engineering & Society - Madrid, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Options may be available through the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.

  • ISEP Direct - Business & Education in Murcia, Spain, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year
    • Students need A2 level of Spanish to take courses in English
  • CEA - Tourism & Hospitality Management - Barcelona, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Cross-Cultural Management, Accommodation Management, Catering Management, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Project Management, Management Study Abroad
  • CIEE - Open Campus Madrid, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    English options in:

    • Business Ethics and Leadership, Intercultural Communication and Leadership, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad
  • CEA - Global Business Consulting in Barcelona, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter
  • USAC - Bilbao, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    English options in:

    • International Management, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad
  • ISEP - Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Options may be available in Spanish.

Sweden

  • USAC - Linnaeus University, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Tourism Management, Music and Event Management, Brand Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Management, Principles of Management, Public Management, Retail Management, E-Business Management, Management Study Abroad
  • ISEP - Mälardalen University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Strategic Management, Service Management, Management Study Abroad
  • Western Exchange - Lulea University of Technology - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Program Management, Cross Cultural Management, Customer Relationship Management, Management Study Abroad

Switzerland

ISEP - Universität Zürich, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

Options may be available through the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics.

Middle East

United Arab Emirates

  • API - American University of Sharjah, Summer Quarter

    English options in:

    • Principles of Management, Management of Public Organizations, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Performance Management, Innovation Management, Cross-Cultural Management, Management Intervention and Consultation, Sustainability Management, Business Ethics, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Management Study Abroad
  • ISEP - American University of Sharjah, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Principles of Management, Management of Public Organizations, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Performance Management, Innovation Management, Cross-Cultural Management, Management Intervention and Consultation, Sustainability Management, Business Ethics, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Management Study Abroad

North America

Canada

  • ISEP - Thompson Rivers University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Business Ethics and Society, Decision Analysis, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Project Management, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad
  • ISEP - University of Regina, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Public Management, Organizational Behavior, Management Communications, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad
  • ISEP - Brock University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Principles of Management, International Management, Business Case Analysis and Action, Strategic Management, Management Consulting, Management Study Abroad

Mexico

ISEP - Universidad de Monterrey, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

Excellent Chance of Placement!

Courses in English. It is recommended that students taking all their courses in English have at least 1 semester of Spanish at college level (A1/A1). 

  • Courses in Business, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Finance, Economics, Law, Politics

Airport Pickup, Internships, and Excursions available.

Oceania

Australia

New Zealand

  • ISEP - NMIT Nelson, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Project Management, Management Study Abroad
  • New Zealand Education, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    *Consider Direct Enrolling at Universities in New Zealand to save significantly on costs for semester or academic year, the cheaper programs start at $14,000!

    • Allows for study at numerous universities with full Management programs or course offerings
  • ISEP - University of Auckland, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Organization and Management, Management in Dynamic Contexts, Strategic Management, Managing People, Organizational Ethics and Sustainability, Management Study Abroad
  • ISEP - University of Waikato, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Organizational Behavior, Project Management, Business Ethics and Risk Management, Cross-Cultural Management, Research Methods in Management, Sustainability Management, Management Study Abroad
  • ISEP - Massey University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Small Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Managing Organizations, Project Management, Strategic Management, Sustainability Issues, Integrative Management, Managing Multinational Enterprises, Health Service Management, Management Study Abroad

South America

Argentina

Colombia

  • ISA - Barranquilla, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Project Management, Management of International Services, Strategic Management, Management Study Abroad

    Additional options may be available.

  • ISEP - Universidad Icesi, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Options may be available in Spanish.

Ecuador

ISEP - Universidad Casa Grande, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

Options may be available in Spanish.

Uruguay

ISEP - Universidad Catolica de Uruguay, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

Options may be available in Spanish.