International study and career resources for MBA students
For international students studying in the U.S., and U.S. students wanting to work abroad.
Work & Visa Information
● Visa Essentials
● Estimated Timeline for CPT, OPT & H1B
● Guide to Obtaining Curricular Practical Training (Internship)
● ISS F-1 Student Employment Steps (OPT)
● International Students & Scholars Office (ISS)
Information about visas, travel, insurance, practical training, forms, workshops and taxes
● United States Immigration Support
Visa forms, legal books and do-it-yourself immigration guides for a fee
● UW MBA International Student Website
Information on financial assistance, travel, visas, English options, social opportunities, and more
International Career Conferences
● National Society of Hispanic MBAs Conference
● National Black MBA Association
● Disco Conference (for Japanese-English bilingual students)
● Asian MBA Conference
International Job Search and Networking
● Foreign MBA
All aspects of the MBA experience from admissions to job search. Review the Getting an MBA Job section
● MBA-Direct
A website owned by the Financial Times that specialises in advertising genuine, international, executive MBA job opportunities across the global recruitment marketplace
● World Affairs Council
Membership-based organization that creates forums for discussion of critical global issues
● World Trade Club
Educational and networking opportunities for international business professionals
● Puget Sound International Networking Directory
Professional, civic and social networking opportunities for people interested in international issues
English Language Study Options
● UW International Educational Outreach
Opportunities to study English in a variety of settings, including:
● Business English for International Professionals
● Intensive Business English Program
● Evening/Weekend course options