Global Business Expedition: Ireland
Jump on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about marketing while studying abroad! Students will enroll in 1.5 credit hours of Marketing Research and Analysis (BUSML 7201) during Spring Session 2, 2026 with Prof. Roger Bailey. After beginning your classwork in Columbus, you will travel to Ireland on an 8 day in-country program in May 2026. When you’re not meeting with business leaders, soak up the cultural sites of Guinness, Temple Bar, Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, and the Cliffs of Moher. Previous business visits include Guinness, US Commercial Services, Toast, Binarii Labs, Ipsos B&A, and Online Application (subject to change).
Locations: Dublin and Galway, Ireland
Travel Dates: May 8 - May 16, 2027
Class Enrollment: Prerequiste course - BUSML 7201 (1.5 credit hours), Mondays 6:15 - 9:30pm in Gerlach 305 during Spring Session 2
Faculty: Jon Quinn
Program Fee: TBD (2026 program fee was $2,924)
Application Deadline: January 7, 2027 at 11:59pm.
Information Sessions:
- Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:30pm | Gerlach 275 or Teams
I truly loved this program. I would definitely do it again. This was my first time
traveling internationally on my own and the process was super easy and wonderful to
go through. The Dublin culture and vibe is like none other as you will experience such
a unique country and their nuances. The business visits you go on are fantastic,
especially as Ireland increases their business opportunities as they become a more
attractive EU nation.
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 or Specialized Master's program student at Ohio State
- Completion of MBA 6252 (Marketing Management II) or MBA 6253 (Marketing) preferred. Completion of statistics required.
- 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.
- Read the program brochure.
- Attend an information session (see "Announcements" tab on the brochure for up to date times and links).
- 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).
- Review the "Finance" tab on the program brochure.
- Apply for scholarships: If you have a declared major in Fisher, you will be eligible for the Fisher Global Grant.
- 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).
- If you're an international student, review the FAQ's about studying abroad as an international student.
- 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.