i4 Europe

Enhance Your Expertise in Europe With i4: Ireland/Germany/Poland

“This was truly a once in a lifetime experience. I had the opportunity to lead a team working on a project for a well-known, global firm. Working directly with leadership from another culture and preparing a business case for them allowed me to gain a much more global perspective and helped me gain skills in working with a diverse group of people.”

                - Samantha Callas, i4 Europe, MBA 2012

The current economic pressures on the Euro and resulting actions taken by the EU, this is a time of great potential, but also great uncertainly in Europe. Students will have the opportunity to learn about and see three very different countries and economies. From Ireland’s struggling economy and rising national debt, to Poland’s recession proof economy to the powerhouse of Germany, students will get a chance to learn firsthand about the challenges and opportunities available in Europe in today’s business environment. 

Europe Fast Facts

• Germany has the fifth largest economy by GDP and is the world’s third largest exporter
• Germany is the world’s largest exporter of automobiles and have a 90% market share of the global premium vehicle market
• Ireland is a significant hub for American businesses due to low corporate taxes and its geographic location
• Ireland’s export sector is extremely important to its economic growth and has remained a success despite significant national debt problems
• Poland has one of the fastest growing economies in Europe 
• Poland has been the only European country to avoid the recession
• The Polish banking sector is the largest in central and eastern Europe
  
  

Course and Project Information

Class Period: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:15pm (lab on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00pm)
Course Information: Click here for general information about the i4 course structure
Professor: Michael Knemeyer
Past i4 Projects Include: Airbus, Johnson & Johnson,  Dow Chemical, Brisk Heat, Visagio Consulting, Emerson, Banco Perola, Artemisia, Ashland Chemical, Tsong Cheng, Clean Living, 5168 Ventures, Osklen's Instituto-e, Tata Motors, Proctor and Gamble, and Credit Agricole  (Project Descriptions)

Schedule (Tentative)

Visa Requirements

U.S. citizens, and many international students, do not need a visa to enter Ireland, Germany, or Poland due to the Schengen Agreement. For more information on the Schengen Agreement rules, visit the U.S. State Department Website. If an visa is required, the International Programs Office will assist you; however, this cost and responsibility falls ultimately on the student.

Vaccine Information

The Wilce Student Health Center offers reduced vaccine prices (50% off the listed fee up to $300 per year) for those under the Comprehensive Student Health Plan. There is a $21 administrative fee per visit (an additional $10 for each additional vaccine). To schedule an appointment, call 614-292-4321. Please note that it can take 2-3 weeks to get an appointment. 

The are no required vaccinations for travel to Ireland, Germany or Poland. View the recommended vaccinations. 

Costs

• Actual Program Costs $7,430 MINUS Fisher's subsidy per student (up to 16 students) of $2,280
  Student Price: $5,150 + air
  
• Working Professional MBA (and other part-time students): 6 days in Ireland only student price: $1,500 + air + tuition (May tuition is only included if you are full-time during Spring Semester) 
  

• Costs include: double occupancy accommodations (most accommodations for i4 Europe are hostels), all breakfasts, all cultural tours, ground transportation every day, flights/transfers within Europe, select meals, visas, gratuities, and international health insurance.
• Program fees excludes: tuition, round-trip international airfare, passports, vaccinations, and meals/ incidentals not covered in the itinerary.
• The International Programs Office reserves the right to increase the study abroad program fee if the actual group price exceeds the estimated amount (due to changes in exchange rates or increases in internal airline tickets).
• The Halsey Family Scholarship Fund, offering $500-$1000 scholarships, is available for i4 Europe students who have demonstrated financial need and an interest in Eastern Europe. Students who are interested should apply by submitting a statement addressing their financial need and their interest in the region (submit to Silvia Cornago at Cornago_1@fisher.osu.edu by Oct. 15^th).

Deadlines and Application

• Limited spaces still available. Apply here.

• Application Requirements
  • Online application
  • Personal Statement
  • Updated Resume
  • Interview after application is submitted
  • Ability to get a passport and eligibility to apply for a visa to enter Europe (if needed)
  • Non-refundable $1,000 deposit (refundable only if not accepted into the program)
• Application Criteria
  • 1st year MBA will receive preference (although the program is open to all graduate programs)
  • Personal Statement and Interview will play a significant role in determining who is admitted into each program