Study abroad and international programming

Mike Ilitch School of Business students

Offering a world class business education, the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University understands that international study is a life-changing experience. As a business student in good academic standing, you are welcomed and encouraged to pursue a study abroad program! You can do so in one of two ways:

Faculty-led programs

If you'd like to enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Ilitch School students and faculty while traveling, then a faculty-led program is for you.

In conjunction with WSU's Office of Study Abroad & Global Programs, the Ilitch School offers faculty-led programs annually for groups of graduate and undergraduate business students looking to expand their cultural experiences while increasing their knowledge about business on an international scale. Each program takes students on multiple visits to name-brand domestic corporations and start-ups, as well as to the overseas operations of Detroit-area companies. Cultural sites and fun excursions are also on the itinerary. Students earn three academic credits with the satisfactory completion of the program.

Individual exchange programs

Seeking to select your own destination and program of study? Then consider an individual exchange program.

Wayne State offers you 12 countries to consider for a study abroad experience, with programs lasting from four weeks to a semester or longer. If you decide this type of program is for you, the Office of Study Abroad & Global Programs can help you apply for admission to a college or university based on your country of choice.

We're here to help

To help you select a faculty-led or individual exchange program and determine how it may apply toward your degree, undergraduates need to contact Louise Moceri, director of international and study abroad programs, Frederick Hessler Student Success Center. All graduate business students must contact their academic advisor through the Ilitch School's Graduate Programs Office.

Faculty-led programs run during the spring/summer terms, as well as over spring break. Individual exchange programs run each academic term and vary in length.

Please meet to discuss your program goals before applying for any program.

International students

Thank you for considering Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business as your U.S. university destination!

We welcome qualified international undergraduate and graduate students to apply to study with us in Detroit to learn from our internationally ranked faculty in one of our AACSB internationally accredited programs.

Students can register as either an exchange student for a term, or as a degree-seeking student for an entire program. We offer programs at the doctoral, master's and undergraduate levels. Additionally, the school offers a variety of post-bachelor and graduate certificate options.

For more information and to get started on your application to WSU, please contact Lisa Kyle, international exchange coordinator, Office of Study Abroad & Global Programs. For questions about a specific Mike Ilitch School of Business degree program or certificate, please contact Louise Moceri, director, international and study abroad programs.