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Studying Abroad with the ACE (America, China, Europe) Triple Degree Program

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International Business students have the opportunity to earn two additional degrees from Renmin University of China and Luiss University in Italy through GW’s ACE Triple Degree Program. This triple degree is tailored to students who aspire to become future global business leaders and emphasizes the key drivers of management in global business environments.

GW Business students apply to the GW ACE (America, China, Europe) Program and are accepted into the cohort at the beginning of their first year of their undergraduate studies. Fifteen students from each institution will then form a cohort of 45 students for years two through four of their degree program. Following the first year at their respective home institution, the cohort will study together at Luiss University in Rome during the second year, Renmin University in Beijing during the third year, and GW during the fourth year.

If you have any questions about GW’s ACE Triple Degree Program, please email gwsbaceprogramatgwu [dot] edu (gwsbaceprogram[at]gwu[dot]edu).

 

 

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Why Should I Study Abroad?

Academic Benefits

  • Earn full-time GW credit towards your GW degree while traveling the world for roughly the same cost of a semester on-campus!
  • Learn or improve lanquage skills in a way that you could not have done in the U.S.
  • Take niche and interesting classes that aren't offered at GW to hone your academic interests

Professional Development

  • Gain a competitive edge in the global marketplace and boost your resume for any field
  • Expand your network of colleagues, educators and friends around the world
  • Develop new skills to help you grow personally and professionally, such as independence, confidence, adaptability, cross-cultural communication and more

Personal Growth

  • Immerse yourself in another culture as more than just a tourist or visitor, but like a local
  • Broaden your perspectives, challenge your beliefs, and gain a new outlook on the world and even on your home country
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Three smiling GW students pose for a photo in front of a historical landmark building in China.
Who Do I Talk to About Studying Abroad?

1. You should visit the Office for Study Abroad (OSA). OSA can assist you with:

  • Beginning stages – discussing program types, location, and culture abroad
  • Discussing programs that meet your academic needs
  • Narrowing down programs and discussing your goals in relation to abroad
  • Tier structure/financing study abroad and scholarship opportunities
  • Transferring credits back to GW
  • Application information and deadlines

Students are encouraged to visit Study Abroad Express Advising or Open Advising hours before scheduling an appointment with your GWSB Study Abroad Advisor. Read about OSA’s Advising Services, options, and times and steps to study abroad.

2. GWSB Undergraduate Programs Academic Advising Team can assist you with:

  • Reviewing your degree requirements
  • Seeing if/when studying abroad is an option with your curriculum
  • Suggesting what courses to look for abroad
  • Resources for the course approval process

You can schedule an appointment with a GWSB advisor.

Where do GWSB students study abroad?

The Office for Study Abroad offers over 150 different programs to meet various students' academic, professional, and personal needs. OSA maintains partnerships with many internationally-renowned business schools and programs designed specifically with business students in mind. Students can explore options on GW Passport and filter their search by their field of study or the academic field they wish to focus on during their time abroad. Our GW Course Approval Transfer System (CATS) is also a great resource for finding programs that offer coursework most relevant for your degree. Our team remains available to help students navigate these resources to find the best options for them individually. You can compound the professional benefits of a study abroad program by also exploring program options with additional experiential opportunities like internships, field experience, research, volunteer and service learning opportunities and more!

What if I do not want to go abroad for a full semester?

GW’s Office for Study Abroad (OSA) only coordinates semester and year-long opportunities and will individually work with students to ensure this opportunity is accessible to you should you wish to pursue it. However, those looking for a shorter opportunity can also explore options through their school.

GWSB’s Office of Global & Experiential Education often opens its graduate STAPs to qualified undergraduate students. Recent programs have been Behind the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Global Branding Strategy in France & Luxembourg, and Marketing and Construction in Emerging Economies: The Case of Turkey.