Global Citizenship and Study Abroad in Management Education: An Interview With Dr. Clint W. Relyea

Abstract

The increasingly interconnected landscape of business requires graduates who understand what it means to be global citizens. Yet institutions continue to face challenges in designing programs that move beyond educational tourism and create lasting impact through coursework and study abroad. This article situates study abroad within the broader field of international education and examines its role in advancing global citizenship as a key outcome of management education. Drawing on a qualitative interview with Dr. Clint W. Relyea, a senior management professor with more than 35 years of teaching, program design, administration, and faculty-led international experiences, the discussion offers firsthand insights into the opportunities and challenges of global management education. Using the framework of global citizenship, which emphasizes intercultural competence, identification with a global community, and civic engagement, four themes are highlighted. These include fostering intercultural competence, supporting worldview growth, creating meaningful learning experiences, and addressing administrative challenges through committed leadership. These insights provide educators and administrators with strategies for building sustainable international education and study abroad initiatives that prepare business students to contribute meaningfully in the global workforce.