Global Business Expedition: Ireland

Locations: Dublin and Galway, Ireland
Travel Dates: March 8 - March 16, 2024
Class Enrollment: Mondays/Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:30 in Gerlach Hall 275 during Spring Session 2
Academic Credit: BUSML 7201 (1.5 credit hours)
Faculty: Roger Bailey
Program Fee: $3072
Application Deadline: October 25, 2023
Information Sessions: 

• You can watch a recording of our information session here to learn more about the program and hear from the program manager, the faculty lead, and an alumnus from last year's program. 

• October 6, 2023, from 12:30 – 1:15 pm in Gerlach 375. Students should register via the HUB.

In order to be eligible to apply for this program, students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of travel and meet OIA's General Eligibility Requirements and Conditions for Participation.  

Applicants must: 

• Be enrolled as an MBA student at Ohio State
• Have completed MBA 6252 (Marketing Management II) or MBA 6253 (Marketing)
• Include an updated resume in their application
• Have no student record actions of "Warning," "Probation," or "Probation by Special Action"

All students will also be required to participate in on-campus pre-departure orientations organized by the Office of International Affairs.

1. Read the program brochure. 
2. Attend an information session (see "Announcements" tab on the brochure for up to date times and links).
3. Ask clarifying questions: Email the program manager for inquiries not covered in the information session (contact information is listed at the bottom of the page). 
4. Review the "Finance" tab on the program brochure. 
5. Apply for scholarships: If you have a declared major in Fisher, you will be eligible for the Fisher Global Grant. 
6. Clear your schedule: If you are accepted into this program, you must be able to attend the required course (see the "Academics" tab on the brochure for course information). 

7. If you're an international student, review the FAQ's about studying abroad as an international student. 

8. Apply for the program! As you sit down to access the application, make sure you have:

   • Your passport number. If you have not received your passport, or have not yet applied for one, you may still complete the online application, but remember that you may not participate in a study abroad program without a valid passport. Passports are taking up to 18 weeks, so please make sure you have ample time to apply for or renew an expired passport. 
   • Your Ohio State advising report, saved as a PDF to attach to the application.
   • Names and contact information of the individuals you would like contacted in case of an emergency.

   • A $150 application fee is required for all education abroad program applications. Should you choose to start an application, you will be notified to pay the application fee when it has been assigned as a material due. This application fee will be refunded only if you are not accepted to your study abroad program, if your program is canceled or if you withdraw your application prior to the application deadline.