The Wharton Global Immersion Program (GIP) is a half-credit elective course, MGMT 656, designed to provide MBA students with an in-depth exposure to the business environment of a significant global market, thus better preparing them for a career in the world economy. All in all, a total of eight countries were visited by GIP participants in 2005. Building on the success of last year, GIP again will offer study tours in three regions (cities listed in parentheses):

Each regional group will make up a section of the course, with 45 students being the maximum enrollment for each section. The overall objectives of each program are:

  • to provide an understanding of the region's business, cultural and political environments
  • to achieve a working knowledge of regional business practices through direct interaction with managers, employees and government officials
  • to explore the value of different economic models as benchmarks for global business practices
  • to promote intercultural awareness and communication skills

Find out more about the Global Immersion Program:

Program Structure
Role of Faculty and Staff
Fee Information
Registration and Billing Information
Travel Policy and Logistics
Group Expectations

If you have further questions about the 2005 Global Immersion Program, please contact Parker Snowe, Associate Director - Int'l Programs, via telephone (215-898-5012), fax (215-573-2090), e-mail (snowep@wharton), or stop by the GIP office in 300 Jon M. Huntsman Hall..