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.

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Program Fee

The 2018-2019 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 Finaid@gsb.columbia.edu 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.

2019-2020 Offerings

Fall 2019:

Philippines: Asia's Rising Tiger — January 11-18, 2020
Business and Entrepreneurship in Tunisia — January 11-18, 2020
NEW! Doing Business in Egypt — January 11-18, 2020
Possible Futures for South Africa — January 18-25, 2020

Spring 2020 (Tentative): 

Brazil
Cuba
East Africa
Ghana
India
Israel
Japan
Nordic Family Enterprise