Global Immersion Program
MGMT 656 (.5 cu)
Global Immersion Program
Spring Term
Description:The Wharton Global Immersion Program (GIP) is an optional half-credit elective that provides first-year MBA students with an in-depth exposure to international business practices and first-hand insights into a foreign culture. The course will be divided into several sections each of which examines a different global market. In 2007, programs were offered in China, Southeast Asia, and South America. Each section is limited to 40 students. The course design features five weeks of on-campus lectures by a faculty area specialist, followed by a four-week immersion experience in the region of study following Spring term final examinations. Final conclusions will be presented in written form upon return to campus in the Fall term.
The overall objectives of the program are to provide an understanding of the region’s cultural, historical, social, political, and business environments and to achieve a working knowledge of its business practices through direct interaction with managers, workers, and government officials. In addition to the benefits to students inherent in such an experience, the program also provides organizations with sources for recruiting managers.
The Global Immersion Program consists of three main components:- 1. On-campus training sessions and lectures
- 2. In-country lectures and company visits
- 3. Written Paper
Each component is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of how business is conducted in a significant global economy.
Format: Lectures, small group discussions, overseas study tour.
Requirements: Attendance at lectures, readings, active participation during study tour, written and oral presentations of conclusions in Fall term.