Full-Time MBA Program Experiences and Trips
At Baylor, we believe your MBA should be an experience that transforms you. That’s why our Full-Time MBA program integrates a variety of powerful, hands-on learning opportunities that take you far beyond the traditional classroom. From international business hubs to the heart of New York City, these experiences sharpen your skills, broaden your perspective, and prepare you to lead with integrity in a global marketplace.
Program Trips
The GOLD program offers you a global management trip in partnership with the McBride Center for International Business. You’ll gain firsthand exposure to international business, engaging directly with organizations across diverse industries. This transformative experience prepares you to lead with confidence in a multicultural, global marketplace.
The Leadership Summit is a career discovery trip that immerses you in the corporate environment. You’ll network with leaders at top companies and gain insights into leadership paths and corporate culture. Experience the fast-paced world of global business and finance by partnering on real issues at companies like Capitol One and Goldman Sachs. (For Non-Healthcare MBA students.)
In the Robbins Healthcare MBA program, you’ll attend the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Congress on Healthcare Leadership, the nation’s largest gathering of healthcare executives, to connect with leaders, explore emerging trends, and grow your network. You can distinguish yourself by participating in and winning prestigious competitions, such as the Richard J. Stull Student Essay Competition. (Healthcare MBA Students Only)
Beyond the Classroom
You can take part in immersive company visits tailored to your career goals. You'll visit top organizations across industries—meeting leaders, asking questions, and seeing strategies in action. Healthcare MBA students explore hospital departments firsthand, gaining a deeper understanding of how healthcare systems operate. These experiences prepare you for success in your career.
Our Focus Firm class is an experiential learning project that bridges the gap between theory and practice. You’ll partner with a real company, from Fortune 500 to nonprofits, to tackle a current business challenge, turning classroom learning into actionable solutions, gaining feedback from executives, and mentorships from industry professionals. (For Non-Healthcare MBA students.)
In the Practicum in Portfolio Management class, you’ll manage a real $10.5 million investment portfolio. Working inside Baylor’s state-of-the-art Southwest Securities Financial Markets Center, you'll use professional tools to analyze markets, evaluate stocks, and make informed financial decisions. It's a hands-on experience that builds your confidence and skills for careers in investment and financial management.
You’ll have the chance to compete in prestigious case competitions like the Big 12 MBA Case Competition and Baylor’s National MBA Case Competition in Ethical Leadership. Working in teams, you'll tackle complex, real-world business challenges under tight deadlines, developing innovative strategies and solutions for leading companies. Our teams are consistently recognized for their excellence, often earning top honors among peer institutions.
Sharpen your problem-solving skills by participating in both internal and national case competitions. Internal opportunities include the Healthcare Finance Internal Case Competition. Nationally, you can compete in the prestigious University of Alabama (UAB) Health Administration Case Competition, the Trinity University Healthcare PRISm Pitch Competition, the Business School Alliance for Health Management (BAHM) Case Competition, the Ohio State University First-Year Healthcare Case Competition, and the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) Case Competition.
