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.
2021 Destinations: Learn from Anywhere
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.
Who can take QST SI475?
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.
Spring 2020 Timeline
October 1
GME Applications Open
October 18
Applications Due
Applications close Friday, October 18th at 5 pm
November 1
Decisions Released via Email
November 15: Non-refundable Deposit Due
Milestone Title
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your place
December - TBD
GME Meet and Greet
January 24
First Day of Class
January 31
Travel Documents Due
March 6
Field Study Departure!
March 15
Field Study Returns to Boston
Information Sessions
To learn more about GME, come to one of our information sessions! All info sessions will be held in HAR 114
- Wednesday, September 25, 4-5 PM
- Friday, September 27, 10-11 AM
- Monday, September 30, 12:30-1:30 PM
- Tuesday, October 1, 5-6 PM
- Tuesday, October 8, 2-3 PM
- Thursday, October 10, 1-2 PM