What is the purpose and value in having international residencies?
International residencies are an important ingredient in a global MBA program as they add to the value and richness of the classroom component by providing various lenses (cultural, social, economic and experiential) through which to view various economies and systems. Instead of simply studying one single economy, the Executive MBA program provides an experiential component that adds value to the learning experience and which cannot be duplicated in locally-based programs. This is accomplished using a variety of means, including visiting regional companies, hosting local speakers, bringing in company representatives to supplement case discussions, and simply by experiencing the region outside of classroom time. Additionally, being away from job responsibilities and family in an unfamiliar culture also helps build the intimacy and team spirit of the group. Oftentimes, Executive MBA participants, alumni and faculty members who reside in the residency location act as hosts and expose the
