Industry Immersion Global Lab
Add a global edge to your Industry Immersion experience in May 2025. Join us for this cross-functional program in Italy - home to fashion retail giants, leaders of automotive design and construction, dozens of household brands and a powerhouse middle market. After completing your one-credit spring semester course on campus, travel across Northern Italy, including Venice, Padua, Verona and Milan. Join us for must-see sites and behind-the-scenes access to companies across Italian industry.
Locations: Venice/Padua, Verona and Milan, Italy
Travel Dates: May 15 - May 24, 2025
Class Enrollment: Spring 2024, Session 2
Academic Credit: BUSADM 2798 (1 credit in Spring, 0.5 credits in Summer)
Faculty: Doug Farren and TBD
Program Fee: TBD
Application Deadline: November 3, 2024 at 11:59pm
Information Session: A recording of the information session
The most valuable thing I gained from this program was learning about the different cities' cultures as well as learning about different businesses in Italy. I loved taking guided walking tours of each city we visited; we also got to visit unique landmarks and do fun activities, such as going on a gondola ride! The businesses gave us an insight on Italy's business world and how day-to-day operations are run. Overall, everything about this program was invaluable and I am so glad I participated in it!
May 2018
In order to be eligible to apply for this program, students must have a cumulative 2.75 GPA and meet OIA's General Eligibility Requirements and Conditions for Participation.
Applicants must:
- Include an updated resume in their application
- Be enrolled as undergraduate student at Ohio State
- Be a current third or fourth year Fisher student OR a member of the Fisher College of Business Industry Immersion Program* at the time of application
- Have no student record actions of "Warning," "Probation," or "Probation by Special Action"
*You may not graduate prior to travel on the program. Preference will be given to current or former members of the Industry Immersion program.
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 $1000 - $1750 through 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.