Global MBA
Rome, Italy

Overview

• Program Overview
• Course Offerings
• Application Information
• Financial Aid
• Withdrawal Policy
• Passport/ Visa Information
• Contact Information

Program Overview

The Global MBA program incorporates innovative ideas and a real-world experience in a balanced approach to graduate education. The cohort class structure offers a lock-step, planned curriculum in an executive setting. Members of each class begin the program together sharing the same educational experience and taking the same courses in the same sequence throughout the year. Through this approach, effective student teams are developed which often grow into long-term friendships.

Students are given the option to earn a Masters in International Management. Students who pursue the double degree program will spend nine days in Rome, Italy during both fall and spring semesters. Classes are taught in English; course content includes European culture and customs, international trade practices and logistics, international marketing, international law, and international management.

Global MBA Spring 2025 Program Cost

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Course Offering

For satisfactory participation in the program, participants will receive 3 semester hours of graduate credit in one of the following NIU courses depending on the program term:

Fall students
MGMT 601: International Study in Management, 3 Semester hours

Description: Short-term study abroad experience to study cultural differences, problems, issues, trends, and practices in management within the international environment. Includes visits to foreign organizations, presentations by marketing managers and executives, and discussions with foreign and domestic international faculty. Supervised by a faculty member.

Course Prerequisite:  All Phase One courses or consent of department.

Spring students
MKTG 604: International Study in Marketing, 3 Semester hours

Description: Short-term study abroad experience to study cultural differences, problems, issues, trends, and practices in marketing within the international environment. Includes visits to foreign organizations, presentations by marketing managers and executives, and discussions with foreign and domestic international faculty. Supervised by a faculty member.

Prerequisite: MKTG 505 or consent of department.

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Application Information

The online application process provides guidance on requesting information, advising, or applying for the program. 

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Financial Aid

As a participant in a study abroad program through NIU, you may be eligible for aid, loans or your privately awarded scholarship with consent of awarding organization.  Tuition waivers do not apply.  Information is also available in the Study Abroad Office regarding scholarships and grants. Please contact Barbara Stark, International Affairs Business Manager, Williston Hall 407, (815) 753-9530, bstark@niu.edu for more information.

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Withdrawal Policy

For more information on the withdrawal policy please contact the Instructor of Record, Anthony Preston.

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Passport/Visa Information

All participants are expected to possess a passport in order to participate in this program. Important Note: U.S. passports must be valid SIX months beyond the intended stay overseas.

Individuals who do not currently posses a valid passport should apply for one immediately.

Information on acquiring a passport is available at the U.S. State Department’s Website: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html. U.S. passport holders do not need special visas for this seminar. Foreign passport holders may need special visas for travel and are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas.


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Contact Information

QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Study Abroad Office
Williston Hall 417
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 753-0700
Email: niuabroad@niu.edu

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