International Experiences
IMBA students who wish to do so may join one of the international trips offered through the Tippie MBA Professionals and Managers Program (MBA-PM). These optional study trips offer the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the international business environment and the role of culture in world trade through an intensive study-abroad experience. The Iowa MBA-PM International Programs normally consist of a two-week study trip and include a seminar and academic excursions to international business and cultural centers.
Typically offered biannually in early January and mid-May, MBA-PM International Programs are designed and taught by Iowa faculty supplemented by guest lecturers from the host country. Participants earn 3 semester hours of credit. Course offerings vary with each trip but are normally elective courses for IMBA students. Past trips include China, Germany, Greece, and Italy.
IMBA students would pay tuition for this course to CEG as usual. In addition, students are responsible for the program fee, which covers hotel expenses, ground transportation, and some meals. Students are also responsible for their own airfare to the class location. If you are interested in participating in one of these trips, please contact the University of Iowa program director for more information.
Course offerings vary with each trip and are currently scheduled as follows:
May/June 2012
Course & location: TBD. The May/June 2012 GLO will be considered part of the Spring schedule. Details available soon.
Argentina & Chile (January 2012)
6N:235 EXA Seminar in International Business
Information about this program can be found at tippie.uiowa.edu/iib/mba/arg-chile.cfm.
China (January 2012)
6N:235 EXK Seminar in International Business
Information about this program can be found at tippie.uiowa.edu/iib/mba/china.
Italy: June 21–30, 2011
The University of Iowa MBA for Professionals and Managers Program invites you to join this summer 2011 global learning opportunity in Italy. Experience the best of village Italy while living and studying in “the Castle," located in Asolo, Italy (just 80 km from Venice). Earn 3 elective credits, increase your international expertise, and expand your professional network.
The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business has entered into a strategic partnership with the Consortium of Universities for International Studies - CIMBA to offer this opportunity to UI MBA-PM students. MBA students from other top U.S. graduate business programs will join the courses as well.
You will learn about international business focusing on the Veneto region of Italy. Veneto is one of Italy's most vital business regions with international firms such as Benetton, Geox, and Luxottica in addition to many small- and medium-sized firms. The region is especially well known for its many successful entrepreneurs.
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Session II |
Dates: |
June 21-30, 2011 |
Courses: Students may enroll in one course per session. These courses are elective courses and do not substitute for a core course. |
6F:223 International Finance |
Schedule: |
June 21 —Arrive in Asolo, Italy;
Orientation and Welcome Dinner |
Format: |
Class days will consist of a combination of class time, guest speakers from the business community, and company site visits. |
Cost: |
Tuition—$1,800 per course ($600 per semester hour)* |
What is included: |
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To Register for Session II:
Complete the online CIMBA application form. Click on the application form link under the heading "If you are currently a University of Iowa Graduate Student."
Students will be billed for the $1,800 in tuition by the University of Iowa. A separate invoice will be sent for the program fees with payment due by May 1, 2011.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2011
Billing Information:
Tuition—Tuition is billed around June 1 and is due approximately the third week in June.
Program Fee—Students will receive a program fee invoice from CIMBA via email. Payment is due May 1, 2011.
Germany: May 27 to June 4, 2011
The University of Iowa MBA for Professionals and Managers Program is pleased to announce the opportunity for you to join a Summer 2011 Global Learning Opportunity in Germany, May 28 through June 3. The college has entered into a strategic partnership with a hosting institution–Goethe University.
Here is the pertinent information regarding the course:
| Location: | Frankfurt and Munich, Germany |
| Dates: | Sunday, May 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.—Class in Iowa City (includes predeparture orientation), S401 Pappajohn Business Building May 28 to June 3—in Germany |
| Cost: | Program Fee: $2,200 (based on a minimum of 20 students) includes:
Tuition: $1,800 |
| Course: | 6N:235EXA Seminar in International Business: Global Studies—Europe 3 semester hours of credit (can be used as substitute for 6N:223 Global Strategy core course) Instructor: Frank Rydzewski This is considered a Summer 2011 course |
| Tentative Schedule: | A course syllabus will be posted in April 2011 Two assignments (an executive interview and a country assessment) will be due to Professor Rydzewski on Monday, April 25. Sunday, May 8, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.— Class in Iowa City (includes predeparture orientation), S401 Pappajohn Business Building
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| Hotel: | 5 nights double occupancy rooms at the Le Méridien Parkhotel Frankfurt in Frankfurt 2 nights double occupancy rooms at the Kempinsky Vierjahreszeiten in Munich Single rooms available for an additional $730 |
| Required Forms and Registration: | Students wishing to participate in this course must 1) Email thomas-walsh-1@uiowa.edu to request registration for 6N:235EXA (EMBARC registration is not yet open for the Summer 2011 session) AND 2) Submit a copy of your passport photo page and the Germany GLO Application Packet, consisting of the following forms:
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| Important Dates & Deadlines: | GLO applications are due on March 11, 2011, at 5 p.m. |
QUESTIONS:
If you have more questions or suggestions about this offering, please email Tom Walsh at thomas-walsh-1@uiowa.edu.
2010 and Prior
| IPO Trips | Dates | Course Offering |
| China/Hong Kong 2010 | January 5-14 | 6N:235 Seminar in International Business: Going and Growing Global in China |
| Santiago, Chile 2010 | January 9-16 | 6N:235 Seminar in International Business: Going and Growing Global in Latin America |
| New York 2009 | June 14-18 |
6F:205 Contemporary Topics (Management of Financial Institutions) Instructor: John Spitzer Included professional visits to NYSE and financial institutions, a Broadway show, dinner at Cornell Club |
| Italy 2009 | May 1-10 |
6J:246 International Management Instructor: Frank Rydzewski Included classes in Asolo, professional visits in Venuto region, day tour of Venice |
| Hong Kong 2009 | January 7-16 | 6J:246 International Management |
| Italy 2008 | June 13-22 |
6J:246 International Management |
| Germany 2008 | May 5-15 |
6E:234 International Business |
| Hong Kong 2008 | Jan 9-21 | 6M:235 International Marketing |
| Greece 2007 |
May 1-10 | 6E:234 International Business |
| Hong Kong 2007 | January 3-15 | 6J:235 Maximizing Team Performance or 6J:246 International Management |
| Hong Kong 2006 | May 3-15 | 6N:228 International Economic Environment of the Firm |
| London 2005 | April 30-May 14 | 6N:228 International Economic Environment of the Firm |
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