U of M's business school to require foreign study

by Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio

St. Paul, Minn. — (AP) - Students will have several ways to fulfill the requirement.

Besides traditional study-abroad programs, they can choose a short-term program between semesters or take a course that includes a foreign component.

A faculty group pushed for the requirement as a way to make sure students understand that global business is a reality.

Group member Kevin Upton says it's a way to give Minnesota students a broader perspective "outside of the 494/694 loop."

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Upton about the new requirement.

(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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• Morning Edition, 09/25/2007, 7:50 a.m.