are essential to understanding how to do business with or in that culture. Past trips have taken place in Panama, Israel, Cuba, Colombia, Turkey and Azerbaijan. Industry Treks Students have the opportunity to attend trips that range from day-long excursions to week-long programs that help them learn more about companies, meet alumni and understand career resources within target industries. In 2016, students were able to visit Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Dublin, Ireland; and Toronto, Canada. Study Abroad For one semester during the spring or fall, students have the option to study abroad in one of 19 universities in 16 different countries. Some Global Partner Universities include: European Business School (Oestrich-Winkel, Germany) EADA (Barcelona, Spain) ESSEC (Cergy-Pontoise, France) Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (Mexico City, Mexico) University of Maastricht (Maatricht, Netherlands) University of Cape Town (Cape Town, South Africa) Universidad de Chile - FEN (Santiago, Chile) Tel Aviv University (Tel Aviv, Israel) Waseda University (Tokyo, Japan) Yonsei University (Seoul, Korea) Rankings and Accolades No. 2 MA program in the country by The Financial Times No. 2 MA program in the world by The TFE Times No. 5 MSF program in the country by The TFE Times Ranked among best business schools in North America by The Princeton Review for 9 consecutive years Among top programs for Latin American students by América Economía Partnership with National Association for Business Economics (NABE) to allow students in the MA program to earn their graduate degree and Certified Business Economist certification simultaneously. MSF program is part of the CFA Institute University Recognition Program and the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). See also List of United States business school rankings List of business schools in the United States External links Official website Brandeis University Business schools in Massachusetts Educational institutions established in 1994 Universities and colleges in Middlesex County, Massachusetts Buildings and structures in Waltham, Massachusetts University subdivisions in Massachusetts 1994 establishments in Massachusetts