Global Programs
Take Your Business Education Abroad
The globalization of the marketplace demands employees who can compete in a multicultural business environment in the United States and around the world. To prepare students for this, Leeds offers immersive programs and experiences designed for undergraduate and graduate students to deepen their understanding of global cultures and international business. Through these opportunities abroad, students develop a heightened level of intercultural competence and other critical skills needed for a successful career in business.
Go Global
Expand your horizons and prepare for today’s business world by participating in a global program. In addition to exploring different cultures and developing intercultural competency, you’ll gain exposure to international business practices, helping you succeed in transforming the future of business after you graduate.
The First-Year Global Experience (FGX) program is a spring semester elective that includes a short-term global experience during Spring Break or May term.
The Global Business Certificate prepares students with the skills needed to be successful in any multicultural business environment.
Leeds students can earn credit and gain a competitive advantage while interning abroad.
MBA students learn about international operations with a spring semester course and weeklong global experience.
Through a Global Seminar, students can study various topics in international business in a three- to five-week course taught abroad by Leeds faculty. Global Intentives are taught on the CU campus during the semester, culminating in a two-week experience abroad with the class.
Education Abroad offers numerous study abroad opportunities throughout the year for all CU students.
Events & Deadlines
Summer 2026 International Internship Opportunity - Apply by February 15
Students interested in international internships are encouraged to stop by the Sage Corps information table on February 11th from 3:00–5:00 PM in the Leeds Building to learn more.
Sage Corps is a CU Boulder–approved program offering summer 2026 internships with startup companies abroad. Eligible students may earn academic credit and access financial aid or scholarships through participation.
Learn more here.
Upcoming International Community Events
- International Community Connections Events Calendar and Ideas
- February 10, 2026: Foreign Affairs Panel hosted by International Affairs Club
- April 9-12, 2026: Boulder International Film Festival
- April 13-16, 2026: CU Conference on World Affairs
- April 16: CWA Closing Speaker: Malala Yousafzai
- Global Business Club Meetings - Select Wednesdays 5:30 pm Koebel Rm. 320
- February 11th - Faculty Q&A Panel: Pablo Slough, John Anthony Ploumitsakos, Tony Tong
- February 25th - Speaker event: Melvina Carrick BOA
- March 11th - Speaker Event: David Hauben - Merck
- April 1st - Speaker Event: Claudine Locascio - JASC
- April 8th - Networking Event: Jake Wesley - PNC
- April 15th - Faculty Q& A Panel: Levente Szentkirályi, Todd/Raymond Dutkin, Tuba Koc
Contact Us
Leeds Global Programs
leeds.global@colorado.edu
303-492-2983