Global Immersion Program (GIP) classes bridge classroom lessons and business practices in another country. These 3-credit classes meet for half a term in New York prior to a one-week visit to the country of focus. Students bid for spots on GIP classes as they would for any other class.

During the immersion week, students meet with business executives and government officials while working on team projects. Upon returning from the travel portion of the class, students have at least one wrap-up meeting at Columbia Business School.

The Columbia University travel suspension is in effect until further notice.  As such, Chazen global travel programs are suspended through March 2021.

Check out recent blog posts from student travels, including Global Immersion Program trips →

Program Fee

The 2019-2020 Global Immersion Program fee for most classes is $1850 and provides students with double occupancy lodging, ground transportation and some meals. Cuba programs will have a higher fee due to the nature of the locations and courses. Global Immersion program fees do not cover round trip international airfare. Additional loan funds are available to cover the costs of airfare and the program fee: Contact [email protected] with questions on how to apply.

Attendance

Attendance and regular participation in all class sessions, both in New York and in the destination country, is mandatory. Students who miss the first class meeting may be removed from the course. No program fee refunds will be given after the add/drop period has closed. Only current, full-time Columbia Business School students are allowed to participate.

Spring 2021
Global Family Enterprise: Stakeholdership, Sustainability and Innovation - no travel, A term class, 1.5 credits 
Design Products for Social Impact — B term, possible travel in early May