School of Business

 

Short-Term Study Away Programs

Short-Term Study Away Programs (STAPs) offer students an intensive, high-impact global learning experience designed to enhance professional skills and expand international business insights. These programs support career readiness by developing core competencies such as adaptability, problem-solving, and professional communication.

STAPs are led by GWSB faculty or hosted in partnership with top international partner universities. These programs are open to GW graduate students as well as undergraduate students with faculty approval.

In addition to academic and professional development, STAPs provide valuable opportunities for global networking. Participants build connections with international peers, business leaders, and fellow GWSB students from a diversity of programs.

Each STAP combines rigorous coursework with real-world application in dynamic global settings. Explore past offerings below and visit the G&EE blog to see how students have gained a competitive edge through participation in G&EE's immersive, career-focused global experiences.

Upcoming Events and Important Dates

  • STAP Winter/Spring 2026 Information Session Recording: Watch Here
  • STAP Application Deadline: Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:59pm

Winter 2025-2026

Faculty-led Programs

Spring 2026

Faculty-led Programs
Partner-led Programs*

Past Programs

Summer 2025
Faculty-led Programs
  • Argentina | Global Business Project with Hilton | 3 Credits - Deadline extended to March 2, 2025
    Faculty: Prof. Nam Pham
  • Singapore | Exploring SMEs | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Prof. Yun Zhang
  • Washington, D.C. | Artificial Intelligence | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Prof. Thomas Debass
  • Washington, D.C. | The Art and Practice of Business-Government Relations: Advocacy in the Events Industry | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Prof. Stuart Levy
Partner-led Programs*
  • Denmark | Partner-led program through Copenhagen Business School | 2-6 Credits
  • France | Partner-led program through EDHEC Business School | 3 Credits
  • France | Partner-led program through ESSEC Business School | 3 Credits
  • Germany | Partner-led program through WHU School of Management | 3 Credits
  • Taiwan | Partner-led program through National Chengchi University College of Commerce | 3 Credits - Deadline extended to March 9, 2025
Winter 2024-2025
Faculty-led Programs
  • Morocco | Entrepreneurial Ecosystems | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Prof. Romi Bhatia
  • Washington, D.C. | Sustainable Supply Chains | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Prof. John Forrer
Spring 2025
Faculty-led Programs
  • Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Long-Term Investment for Sustainable Development | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Jesse Corradi
Partner-led Programs*
  • Sustainability in Scandinavia | Hosted by Copenhagen Business School | 1.5 Credits
  • Corporate Governance | Hosted by Audencia Business School | 1.5 Credits
  • Doing Business in Mexico | Hosted by IPADE Business School | 1.5 Credits
  • Technology Management in a European Business Environment | Hosted by Grenoble Ecole de Management | 1.5 Credits
Summer 2024
Faculty-led Programs
  • France | Behind the Scenes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Prof. Lisa Neirotti
  • United Kingdom | Business & The State in London | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Prof. Rob Weiner
  • Washington, D.C. | Artificial Intelligence | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Prof. Thomas Debass
Partner-led Programs*
  • Denmark | Partner-led program through Copenhagen Business School | 2-6 credits
  • France | Partner-led program through EDHEC Business School | 3 credits
  • China | Partner-led program through Fudan University School of Management | 3 credits
  • Taiwan | Partner-led program through National Chengchi University College of Commerce | 3 credits
Spring 2024
Faculty-led Programs
  • Sweden | Global Business Project: The International Business of Sustainable Energy | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Dr. Anna Helm
  • Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Blended Finance | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Romi Bhatia
Short-term Exchange Programs*
  • Sustainability in Scandinavia | Short-term Exchange with Copenhagen Business School | 1.5 Credits
  • Corporate Governance Study Tour | Short-term Exchange with Audencia Business School | 3 Credits
  • Mexico as an Emerging Market | Short-term Exchange with IPADE Business School | 3 Credits
Winter 2023-2024
Faculty-led Programs
  • Panama | Global Business Project: Panama | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Nam Pham
Short-term Exchange Programs*
  • Technology Management in a European Business Environment | Short-term Exchange with Grenoble Ecole de Management | 3 Credits
Summer 2023

Faculty-led Programs

  • Singapore | Exploring Small and Medium Size Enterprises in Singapore | 3 Credits 
    Faculty: Prof. Yun Zhang
  • United Kingdom | Business & the State in London | 3 Credits
  • Faculty: Prof. Rob Weiner
  • Washington, D.C. | Strategic Foresight | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Prof. Thomas Debass
  • CANCELED - The Republic of Georgia | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Prof. Seleni Matus

Short-term Exchange Programs*

  • Denmark | Short-term exchange with Copenhagen Business School | 3-6 credits
  • France | Short-term exchange with EDHEC Business School | 3 credits
  • France | Short -term exchange with ESSEC Business School | 3 credits
  • Israel | Short-term exchange with Tel Aviv University Coller School of Management | 2-6 credits
  • Taiwan | Short-term exchange with National ChengChi University College of Commerce | 3 credits
Spring 2023

Faculty-led Programs

  • Austin, TX (canceled) | Startup City: Austin | 3 Credits
    Faculty:  Prof. Thomas Debass
  • Sweden | Global Business Project: The Innovation Ecosystem and the Internationalization of High-Tech Firms | 3 Credits
    Faculty:  Dr. Anna Helm
  • Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Impact Investing | 3 Credits
    Faculty:  Dr. John Forrer

Short-term Exchange Programs

  • Sustainability in Scandinavia | Short-term Exchange with Copenhagen Business School | 1.5 Credits
  • Corporate Governance Study Tour | Short-term Exchange with Audencia Business School | 3 Credits
  • Mexico as an Emerging Market | Short-term Exchange with IPADE Business School | 3 Credits
Winter 2022-2023

Short-term Exchange Programs

  • Technology Management in a European Business Environment | Short-term Exchange with Grenoble Ecole de Management | 3 Credits
Summer 2022

Faculty-led Programs

  • Georgia | Gastronomy & Wine Tourism | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Prof. Seleni Matus 
  • Turkey | Financial Services in a Developing Economy Context: The Case of Turkey | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Prof. Abdullah Akyuz
  • United Kingdom | Business & the State in London | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Dr. Rob Weiner
  • Washington, D.C. | Strategic Foresight | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Prof. Thomas Debass

Short-term Exchange Programs

  • Denmark | Short-term exchange with Copenhagen Business School | 3-6 credits
  • France | Short-term exchange with Audencia Business School | 2-8 credits
  • France (canceled) | Short-term exchange with EDHEC Business School | 3 credits
  • France | Short-term exchange with ESSEC Business School | 3 credits
  • Israel | Short-term exchange with Tel Aviv University Coller School of Management | 2-6 credits
  • Singapore | Short-term exchange with ESSEC Business School Singapore Campus | 6 credits
  • Virtual | Short-term exchange with Koç University | 2-3 credits

 

Spring 2022

Faculty-led Programs

  • Tempe, AZ | The Business of Baseball: Spring Training 2022 | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Dr. Lisa Neirotti
  • Austin, TX | Startup City: Austin | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Prof. Thomas Debass
  • Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Impact Investing | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Dr. John Forrer

Short-term Exchange Programs*

  • Sustainability in Scandinavia | Short-term Exchange with Copenhagen Business School | 1.5 Credits
  • Corporate Governance Study Tour | Short-term Exchange with Audencia Business School | 3 Credits
  • Mexico as an Emerging Market | Short-term Exchange with IPADE Business School | 3 Credits
Winter 2021-2022

Short-term Exchange Programs*

  • Technology Management in a European Business Environment | Short-term Exchange with Grenoble Ecole de Management | 3 Credits
Summer 2021

Summer 2021

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our programs for the Summer 2021 semester were held virtually.

Faculty-led Programs

  • Global | Export Strategy Consulting | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Dr. Anna Helm 
  • Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Startup Resilience | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Thomas Debass
  • Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Privatization, Nationalization & Public-Private Partnerships | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Dr. Rob Weiner

Short-term Virtual Exchange Partners* 

  • Denmark | Copenhagen Business School | 3-7.5 Credits
  • France | Audencia Business School | 2-6 Credits
  • Israel | Tel Aviv University Coller School of Management | 2-6 Credits
  • Turkey | Koç University Graduate School of Business | 2-3 Credits
Spring 2021

Spring 2021

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our programs for the Spring 2021 semester were held virtually.  

Faculty-led Programs*

  • Sweden | Global Business Project: International Business of Sustainable Energy | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Dr. Anna Helm and Dr. Saniya LeBlanc
  • Washington, D.C. | Business & Society:  Impact Investing | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Professor John Forrer
  • Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Strategic Foresight | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Professor Thomas Debass

Short-term Exchange Programs*

  • Denmark | Sustainability in Scandinavia | Short-term Exchange with Copenhagen Business School | 1.5 - 3 Credits
  • France | Global Responsibility in the European Context | Short-term Exchange with Audencia Business School | 3 Credits
  • Mexico | Mexico as an Emerging Market | Short-term Exchange with IPADE Business School | 1.5 Credits
Winter 2020-2021

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our programs for the Winter 2020-2021 semester were held virtually.

Short-term Exchange Programs*

  • France | Technology Management in a European Business Environment | Short-term Exchange with Grenoble Ecole de Management | 3 Credits
Spring 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all faculty-led programs for the spring 2020 were shifted to virtual formats and continued to take place throughout the semester. Short-term exchange programs were cancelled.

Faculty-led Programs

Rwanda | Global Business Project: Impact Investments in Rwanda | 3 Credits
Faculty: Dr. Reid Click

Spain | Innovation and Technology in Barcelona | 3 Credits
Faculty: Dr. Mary Granger

Arizona | The Business of Spring-Training Baseball | 3 Credits
Faculty: Dr. Mark Hyman

Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Engaging Through Think-Tank and Business Organizations | 3 Credits
Faculty: Prof. Abdullah Akyuz

Short-term Exchange Programs

Denmark | Sustainability in Scandinavia | Short-term Exchange with Copenhagen Business School | 1.5 Credits

France | Global Responsibility in the European Context | Short-term Exchange with Audencia Business School | 3 credits

Mexico | Mexico as an Emerging Market | Short-term Exchange with IPADE Business School | 1.5 Credits

Summer 2020

Faculty-led Programs

Please note: Given the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty-led programs no longer included travel for the summer 2020 and were converted to online open enrollment courses listed publicly in the schedule of classes, with format changes.

  • Global Business Project: Tourism Destination COVID-19 Impact Monitoring and Recovery Planning | 3-6 Credits
    Faculty: Prof. Seleni Matus
  • Japan | Behind the Scenes of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Dr. Lisa Neirotti
  • Sweden | Global Business Project: The Innovation Ecosystem and the Internationalization of High-Tech Firms in Stockholm | 3 Credits
  • Faculty: Dr. Anna Helm
  • United Kingdom | Business and the State: Privatization, Nationalization, and Public-Private Partnership in London | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Dr. Robert Weiner
  • Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Strategic Foresight | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Professor Thomas Debass

Short-term Exchange Programs*

Important: As a result of the George Washington University's decision to restrict nonessential travel due to COVID-19, these short-term exchange programs have been cancelled for the term.

  • Argentina | Seizing Opportunities In Emerging Markets | Short-term Exchange with IAE Business School | 1.5 Credits
  • China | Beyond Summer School | Short-term Exchange with Fudan University School of Management | 3 Credits
  • Denmark | International Summer University Program | Short-term Exchange with Copenhagen Business School | 3-6 Credits
  • France | Globalizing Europe | Short-term Exchange with EDHEC Business School | 3 Credits
  • France | The Global Manager in Europe | Short-term Exchange with ESSEC Business School | 3 Credits
  • Taiwan | Business Management in Asia | Short-term Exchange with NCCU College of Commerce | 3 Credits
Winter 2019-2020

Faculty-led Programs

  • Taiwan | Global Business Project: The Business Impacts of Global Policy Changes on Taiwanese SMEs | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Nam Pham
  • Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Corporate Fraud and Corruption | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Dr. Kirsten E. Martin**
  • Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Cryptocurrency | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Prof. Bonnie Pierce**

Short-term Exchange Programs*

  • France | Technology Management in a European Business Environment | Short-term Exchange with Grenoble Ecole de Management | 3 Credits
Summer 2019

Faculty-led Programs

  • Italy | Global Business Project: Celebrating Natural Heritage and Promoting Ecotourism | 3-6 Credits
    Faculty: Seleni Matus
  • Sweden | Global Business Project: The Innovation Ecosystem and the Internationalization of High-Tech Firms | 3 Credits
    Faculty: Anna Helm
  • Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Privatization, Nationalization, & Public-Private Partnerships | 3 Credits**
    Faculty: Dr. Robert Weiner

Short-term Exchange Programs*

  • China | Beyond Summer School | Short-term Exchange with Fudan University School of Management | 3 Credits
  • Denmark | International Summer University Program | Short-term Exchange with Copenhagen Business School | 3-6 Credits
  • France | Globalizing Europe | Short-term Exchange with EDHEC Business School | 3 Credits
  • France | The Global Manager in Europe | Short-term Exchange with ESSEC Business School | 3 Credits
  • Germany | Successful Leadership in Europe or Doing Business in Europe | Short-term Exchange with European Business School | 3-5 Credits
  • Morocco | The Global Manager in Africa | Short-term Exchange with ESSEC Business School Africa Campus | 6 Credits
  • Singapore | The Global Manager in Asia or Corporate Finance | Short-term Exchange with ESSEC Business School Asia-Pacific Campus | 6 Credits
Spring 2019

Faculty-led Programs

China | Exploring Small Businesses in China | 3 Credits
Faculty: Dr. Yun Zhang

Rwanda | Global Business Project: Impact Investments in SMEs | 3 Credits
Faculty: Dr. Reid Click

Spain | Innovation and Technology in Barcelona | 3 Credits
Faculty: Dr. Mary Granger

Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Fintech | 3 Credits
Faculty: Bonnie Pierce

Short-term Exchange Programs

Denmark | Sustainability in Scandinavia | Short-term Exchange with Copenhagen Business School | 1.5 Credits

France | Global Responsibility in the European Context | Short-term Exchange with Audencia Business School | 3 credits

Mexico | Mexico as an Emerging Market | Short-term Exchange with IPADE Business School | 1.5 Credits

Winter 2018-2019

Faculty-led Programs

Chile | Global Business Project: Environmental, Social and Economic Impacts of Chilean SMEs | 3 Credits
Faculty: Dr. Nam Pham

Thailand | Global Business Project: Developing Personas and Consumer Journeys | 3 Credits
Faculty: Dr. Lynda Maddox

Washington, D.C. | Business & Society: Corporate Fraud and Corruption | 3 Credits
Faculty: Dr. Kirsten E. Martin

Short-term Exchange Programs

Australia | Brand Management & Doing Business in Australia | Short-term Exchange with Melbourne Business School | 1.5-4.5 Credits

France | Technology Management in a European Business Environment | Short-term Exchange with Grenoble Ecole de Management | 3 Credits

Non-GWSB Courses

Additional short-term study away programs offered by the university, and open to GWSB students, are available through the Office for Study Abroad and the Graduate School of Political Management.

*The “short-term exchange” program designation identifies programs run by a GW School of Business (GWSB) partner institution. These programs are only open to GWSB graduate students.

**Open enrollment course; application deadline does not apply.