MBA-PM Global Learning Experiences

The Tippie School, together with The University of Iowa Institute for International Business, offers MBA-PM students 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 lectures from the host country. Participants earn 3 semester hours of credit. Course offerings vary with each trip and are currently scheduled as follows:

IPO Trips	Dates	Course Offering
January 2010 Santiago, Chile	Mon., Dec. 21, 2009 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Iowa City) UI Pomerantz Center, Rm TBA Required predeparture class including predeparture orientation Pomerantz Center January 8, 2010 Depart U.S. to arrive in Santiago by 8 a.m. on Jan. 9 January 17, 2010 Arrive in U.S. after leaving Chile the evening of Jan. 16. June 14-18, 2009	6N:235 Seminar in International Business: Going and Growing Global in Latin America 3 semester hours of Management and Organizations elective credit (will not satisfy any core course requirement) Instructor: Mikhail Grachev
June 2009 New York	Predeparture classes in Iowa City, PBB W401 (includes predeparture orientation): Fri., May 29, 6-9 p.m. Sat., May 30, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. In New York City: June 14-18, 2009 Wrap-up classes in Iowa City, PBB W401: Fri., June 26, 6-9 p.m. Sat., June 27, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.	6F:205 Contemporary Topics (Management of Financial Institutions) Prerequite: 6N:225 Managerial Finance 3 semester hours of finance elective credit (will not satisfy any core course requirement) Instructor: John Spitzer
May 2009 Italy	Two assigments, an executive interview, and a country assessment will be due to Professor Rydzewski on April 12. Predeparture course (including orientation): Friday, April 17, 2-9 p.m. in Iowa City (PBB W307) May 1—Depart U.S. May 2 —Arrive in Venice and Welcome Reception May 3-9—Professional visits, cultural experiences and class time in Asolo and Veneto Region May 10—Depart Venice Wrap-up class & team presentations: Saturday, May 30, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in Iowa City (PBB S207)	6J:246 International Management (can be used as an elective or substitute for the new core course 6N:223)
January 2009 Hong Kong	December 12 (times TBD) in Iowa City January 7-16 in Hong Kong and Southern China January 31 (times TBD) in Iowa City	6J:246 International Management (can be used as an elective or substitute for the new core course 6N:223) Anticipated Program Fee (not including airfare) ~ $1,750-1,900
June 2008 Italy	May 31, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in Iowa City June 13-22 (in Italy) July 12 (9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) in Iowa City	6J:246 International Management (can be used as an elective or substitute for the new core course 6N:223)
May 2008 Germany	April 18-19, 2008 (in Iowa City) May 5-15, 2008 (in Germany)	6E:234 International Business (can be used as elective or substitute for core course 6N:228)
January 2008 Hong Kong	Jan 9-21, 2008	6M:235 International Marketing
May 2007 Greece	April 20-21, 2007 (in Iowa City) May 1-10, 2007 (in Thessaloniki)	6E:234 International Business (can be used as elective or substitute for core course 6N:228)
January 2007 Hong Kong	January 3-15, 2007	6J:235 Maximizing Team Performance or 6J:246 International Management
May 2006 Hong Kong	May 3-15, 2006	6N:228 International Economic Environment of the Firm
May 2005 London	April 30 - May 14, 2005	6N:228 International Economic Environment of the Firm