Visiting International Professional - Executive Education
 Mr. Naoki Kurita from Mitsui and Co. Ltd participated in this VIP program to enchance his expertise. |
Visiting International Professional (VIP) Program
Dates
On Demand
Who Should Attend
Participants are selected competitively on the basis of the applicant's needs and the resources available at the College. VIPs may start this program Winter quarter (beginning the first week of January) or Summer quarter (beginning the third week of June). Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible to attend classes, since a maximum of 10 VIPs may participate each quarter.
Cost
The fee per quarter for each participant during the academic year is $8000. Each quarter beyond two quarters costs an additional $5000 per participant. Quarterly costs for insurance, books and supplies, and similar expenses range from $300 to $400. Living expenses are estimated at $16,000 for one year.
Health insurance is required for all international students attending The Ohio State University; however, since Executive Education is a non-traditional program, OSU Student Health Insurance is not available. Please contact Executive Education for recommended alternative insurance carriers.
Program Overview
The VIP program at The Ohio State University is a unique program specifically designed to meet professional interests and goals of the international business executive/manager and the company's special project needs. A VIP audits a selected number of courses in the Fisher College of Business and receives a certificate for the course of study signed by the Dean of the College. A faculty member acts as an academic advisor to the selected VIP throughout the course of study. In addition, an administrative staff member is assigned to assist with other tasks, including those involved with adjusting to life in the United States. VIP participants may design a course of study for a period of two quarters or up to one year.
Facilities
The Ohio State University library system, one of the ten largest in the United States, contains more than 3 million volumes, the titles of which are accessible through computer terminals. The Business Library has nearly 120,000 volumes. Fisher College of Business maintains Windows and Macintosh PCs, for course work and research purposes. A VIP has access to all regular services offered to full-time students (i.e., attending cultural and sporting activities).
Contact Information
Amanda Brahier
Program Manager
Executive Education
The Ohio State University
110 Pfahl Hall
280 West Woodruff Avenue
Columbus, OH43210-1144
Phone: (614) 292-8575
Fax: (614) 292-6644
Email: brahier_2@fisher.osu.edu