The culminating experience of the Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Healthcare Administration, and Executive MS in Human Resource Management programs is an international study tour that broadens students’ vision by exposing them to a country with a different history, culture, challenges, and ways of doing business. On the tour, students visit executives in a wide range of local businesses, meeting CEOs and other C-suite executives who share their unique insights on their firms. They also visit leaders of non-profits and NGOs, rounding out their appreciation and understanding of local conditions
South Africa
In June, 2025, students in the Executive MBA in Healthcare Administration program travelled to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. They visited a wide range of healthcare institutions and social agencies devoted to improving the well-being and economic outlook for the most disadvantaged among them. Additional highlights included visits to the Apartheid Museum, an aircraft manufacturing firm, and a locally-owned and operated winery. It was a compelling experience in that they witnessed many challenges — and solutions — that have resonance for us here in the US.
Thailand and Singapore
The international study tour in March, 2025, took our Executive Programs students to Bangkok, Thailand, and Singapore. Among others, they visited the Ford Motor assembly plant near Bangkok, and several businesses in Singapore that have a strong focus on their international trade and port operations. A compelling theme throughout both destinations was sustainability and adaptation to coming climate change.
Vietnam
In April 2024, students from Zicklin’s Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Healthcare Administration, and Executive MS in Human Resource Management visited Vietnam as part of their international study tour. They conducted site visits to companies such as GER Industries (founded by Zicklin alumnus George Roach (BBA, ’71), ProTec, TMA, and many others.
Costa Rica
In March 2023, students from Zicklin’s Executive programs visited Costa Rica as part of their international study tour. They conducted site visits to companies such as Abbott, Cinde, Starbuck’s Alsatia Coffee farm, Ara Cocau, and many others, and met with Costa Rican-based entrepreneurs.
