Global Immersion Program

The Wharton Global Immersion Programs (GIP) are designed to provide MBA students with an in-depth exposure to the business environment of a significant global market, thus better preparing you for a career in the world economy. All in all, a total of 12 countries will be visited by GIP participants this year. Based on information gathered during pre-term, GIP will offer study tours in 2008-09 to five regions (see below). The programs in Greater China, South America, and Southeast Asia are 0.5cu electives (MGMT656) and the programs in Africa and India are quarter-credit (MGMT899).

• Southeast Asia ( Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore)
• Greater China (Hong Kong, Guangzhou/Shenzhen, Shanghai/Pudong/Suzhou, Beijing/Tianjin)
• South America (Santiago or Bogotá, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro)

In concert with the Wharton India Club and the Wharton Africa Students Association, students also travelled to:

• Africa (Ghana, Egypt, South Africa)
• India (Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi)

Each regional group will include 40 students (there are 80 space in the Greater China trip). 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

FURTHER INFORMATION
If you have further questions or concerns about the 2009 Global Immersion Program, please contact Peggy Bishop Lane, Deputy Vice Dean, via e-mail (pblane@wharton.upenn.edu) or phone (215-898-8601), or stop by the MBA Program Office in 300 JMHH.