SI475: Global Management Experience

The Global Management Experience (GME) is a four-credit course that emphasizes analytical work during the first half of the spring semester on campus, and culminates with a field study to Asia during Spring Break. Each year the countries and cities are changed. Pre-travel course work includes exploration of economic, governmental, and social factors that affect the conduct of business, and ethics, in a variety of industries and contexts. During our week abroad, you’ll visit business executives, government leaders and entrepreneurs, observing first-hand the application of management principles and strategies in the global arena. We also host social events with BU alumni in the area!

While GME is hosted in Questrom, the program is open to, and undertaken by, students from schools and colleges across Boston University.  We strive to provide business visits and course content that appeals to anyone who is interested in global experiences, whether that’s business, international relations, hospitality, engineering, or anything between!

COVID-19 Update: Due to Covid-19 and the elimination of spring break, the Spring 2021 version of GME is unlikely to contain a travel component.  Instead, the course will be offered for the full semester, in the evenings, and will include live company visits with organizations in Asia.

If you have questions about the course, please reach out to Professor Greg Stoller at gstoller@bu.edu.

Hear Professor Greg Stoller give an overview of the class for Spring 2021!

For any countries where YouTube might be blocked or is experiencing bandwidth issues, here is a link to the same video on BU’s MyMedia site.

GME is recommended for juniors and seniors from all schools and colleges.  In certain circumstances, sophomores may be considered for the program.  If you are interested in Asian business, culture, or industry practices, GME is for you!

Typically, enrollment in SI475 is an application-based process.  For Spring 2021, enrollment will be open to all junior and senior students, no application required!

Applications will resume for the Spring 2022 semester.  The application includes several short and long answer questions, and requires a copy of your resume.