International Programs Globalize your MBA!
I came to Chicago Booth for the International MBA. I wanted to focus specifically on international business and learn directly from a study abroad experience. Chicago is one of the only schools to offer this, in addition to the diverse cultural activities it hosts! Laura Renner, IMBA 13
What s the right level of international exposure for you? Knowledge Experience Expertise
What s the right level of International Exposure for you? Knowledge Intl. Business Concentration Experience IBEP study abroad Expertise IMBA degree
Knowledge = IB Concentration Knowledge Gain international business knowledge by completing 3 IB courses at Chicago Booth to earn an International Business concentration
IB Concentration Building International Business Knowledge International courses include: International Commercial Policy Managing the Firm in the Global Economy Asian Economies and Business
Experience = IBEP study abroad Experience Gain cultural experience by studying abroad at one of 34 IBEP partner schools in 21 countries!
Full-term IBEP Options Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Chile China & Hong Kong France Germany India Israel Italy Japan Mexico Netherlands Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland U.K. For details visit: www.chicagobooth.edu/internationalprograms
IBEP: Nuts and Bolts Partner Schools English coursework Semester system vs. quarter system Check International Program s website Incoming exchange students Booth Logistics Full courseload while abroad (2-8 courses) Pay and receive credit for 3 Booth courses (Pass/Fail) Program differs (locals vs. other exchange students)
IBEP: How to Apply Application Process Research partner schools (Autumn Spring) Current exchange students Past Booth students (Community Directory) International Programs Resource Library Marketing materials Feedback from past Booth students IBEP historical petitioning information Competitive process, some schools more so than others Students write essays and apply for their top school choices
IBEP: How to Apply Timeline (two application rounds) Apply Round 1 Winter Quarter (February 1, 2012) Six schools representing five countries Study abroad AUT/WIN/SPR next academic year Apply Round 2 Spring Quarter (June 1, 2012) Remaining schools Study abroad AUT/WIN/SPR next academic year 11
IBEP: Upcoming Events Autumn Quarter International Programs Lunch (IBEP Q&A) Wed., 10/12 (12 1pm) in HC 104A International Programs co-hosted Coffee Hour Wed., 11/9 (4:30-6pm) in Peter May Student Lounge Winter Quarter International Programs Lunch (IBEP Q&A) Wed., 1/10 (12-1pm); HC 25 12
IBEP Gaining unique experience overseas Leipzig (Germany): Project Opportunities ESSEC (France): Marketing Luxury Brands Waseda (Japan): Japanese language courses Cape Town (South Africa): Local entrepreneurship advising
IBEP Petitioning Courses Abroad Concentrations: Economics Entrepreneurship International Business Macroeconomics Marketing Management Strategic Management
Expertise = IMBA degree Demonstrate international business expertise through language proficiency, IBEP and 5 international business courses Expertise
IB Courses Outside of Chicago Booth Harris School of Public Policy Ex: International Organizations in Theory and Practice Department of Political Science Ex: Politics of International Trade Law School Ex: Structuring International Transactions
Language Requirement Advanced-low level of proficiency 30-minute oral exam www.actfl.org Language resources IBEP Partner Schools Chicago-based resources International students inquire about language waiver
IMBA Enrollment Timeline 2011-12 September Explore options October Academic Plan December Commitment The most successful students decide early!
IMBA: Autumn Quarter Events Prospective and Current IMBA Lunch Tues., 10/3 (12-1pm) in HC 223 Prospective and Current IMBA Lunch Wed., 11/1 (12-1pm) in HC223 IMBA Holiday Dinner, TBD for December
IMBA 16s 50/50: International/Domestic 50/50: Full-time/Evening & Weekend Speak Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese and Italian
IMBA 16s Lived/worked/studied in China, Japan, France, UK, Brazil Will participate in IBEP in Hong Kong, France, Brazil, and the UK Visit our website for other IMBA bios
IMBA Degree Building Cultural Fluency Experience (Study Abroad) Knowledge (Int l coursework) Expertise (Cultural Fluency)
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