Iowa MBA GLO

Can you tell me in detail about the Tippie Full-time MBA program conducted under Global Learning Opportunity (GLO) in University of Iowa as I want to apply for the program?

[Shaleen]

The Tippie Full-time MBA program curriculum includes a Global Learning Opportunity that every Tippie MBA experiences, typically during winter of the second year.

GLO destinations include Hong Kong, Chile, India, United Arab Emirates, and more.

Students choose from two to three destinations and travel abroad for 6 to 8 days of intensive, on-the-ground exploration of operations, finance, trade and commerce, and much more.

These programs give an opportunity to experience how international business is conducted through corporate visits and interactions with seasoned professionals and Tippie alumni.

A typical GLO itinerary includes eight corporate visits to a diverse list of companies.

The GLO fulfills the course requirement for MBA: 8500 Seminar in International Business.

GLO Costs, Fees, and Subsidies

GLOs have two associated costs:

Airfare
Students should budget approximately $2,000 for round-trip airfare. Reimbursement is available to assist with this expense for students entering Fall 2014.

Approximately 50% of airfare costs will be covered by reimbursement for the majority of the class.

Reimbursement will be awarded based on submission of required materials after the completion of the GLO.

Program Fee
Approximately $2,700 and covered by the School of Management which includes on-the-ground costs such as transportation to/from company visits, some meals, accommodations, etc.

One can attend two GLOs, but students need to pay the program fee on a second GLO and are not eligible for the airfare reimbursement.

Additional Study Abroad Programs

It offers options for gaining international experience that can be taken in addition to the GLO or that can be used to fulfill the global requirement with prior approval.

A winterim in India

Coursework in Italy (CIMBA) or Germany (WHU) in May before heading to internship

An exchange to Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University in the Netherlands