International Residency
12 Days. 3 Cities. One Business Trip of a Lifetime.
``THIS JOURNEY WAS ABOUT NOT ONLY ACADEMIC LEARNING BUT ALSO A PROFOUND EXPLORATION OF CULTURE, BUSINESS, AND PERSONAL GROWTH.``
Leadership Reimagined Through Global Insight
In South Africa's vibrant cities and historic landscapes, the EMBA International Residency challenges students to think differently about leadership and decision-making. Over 12 intensive days, you'll meet with executives, entrepreneurs, diplomats, and cultural analysts to explore how history, policy, and identity shape business strategy.
THIS EXPERIENCE HAS REINFORCED THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING ACTION - NOT SITTING IDLY WHEN CHANGE IS NEEDED. IF YOU WANT TO IMPACT THE WORLD, START NOW.
- James Glenn (EMBA 2025)
From navigating political risk to understanding social impact, this capstone experience pushes you to apply everything you've learned through the lens of one of the world's most complex and compelling markets.
International Residency:
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WE DON'T OUTSOURCE THIS TRIP BECAUSE WE KNOW WHAT OUR STUDENTS NEED IT TO BE— FOCUSED, RELEVANT, AND EYE-OPENING. IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT GOING ABROAD. IT'S ABOUT COMING BACK CHANGED.
- Nate Bennett, EMBA faculty director
The international residency isn't a side trip. It's a capstone, fully integrated into the EMBA experience. While many programs rely on third-party vendors, 95% of our residency is curated in-house by our faculty director. That intentional design means every moment, including business meetings, cultural visits, and group reflections, is crafted to deepen leadership insight and global perspective.
Because it's built around our students, our residency offers something rare: a global experience that's personal, immersive, and aligned with the work executives do every day.
The One Experience You Might Be Underestimating
The truth is, the international residency matters more than you may think. This isn't just about going abroad. It's about how you'll be challenged to think, lead, and act in unfamiliar and complex environments. At Robinson, the residency is designed for you from the ground up to connect everything you've learned to the world you're leading in.
"I NEVER THOUGHT THE TRIP WOULD MATTER MUCH TO ME SINCE MY COMPANY ONLY OPERATES DOMESTICALLY. I WAS WRONG. THE EXPERIENCE CHANGED HOW I SHOW UP AS A LEADER AND IT OPENED UP MY EYES TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES I HADN'T CONSIDERED BEFORE."
- Brandee Bickle (EMBA 2025)
Questions?
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