Preparing Undergraduates for an international Assignment

CEO surveys have consistently identified a shortage of global leadership capability and business schools have recognized the need to develop global leadership skills in their graduates. There’s no question that international experience is important. But preparing students for that experience, the foundation that is established before the international experience occurs, is equally important. This article describes one course that is part of an experientially-intensive, undergraduate, global leadership development program. The course, “Managing the International Assignment: Living and Working Abroad”, is a unique, meaningful addition to the international business curriculum that may be transferrable to other schools.