GSBA 582 - PM GLOBE

GSBA 582 - PM GLOBE

Whether you’re interested in learning about global business overall, sustainable energy practices, product design, changing consumer demands, or the future of AI in business, GSBA 582 offers you the opportunity to take what you’ve learned in the classroom and apply it in the real world.

Units and focus area vary by section. Please review each class detail thoroughly.
Both March and May travel dates are offered as well as one non-travel option.
Participants will be responsible to purchase own flights to program destination.

Click below to learn more and watch videos about each class.

Germany -- The Growth of Green: Europe's Sustainable Business Frontiers | MARCH Travel

With its focus on the European business environment, this course takes a deep dive into Germany’s challenges and innovative advancement. You will see for yourself how energy independence, aligned with sustainable growth and innovative industrial policies, shapes the business landscape. You will also leverage your clean energy insights and formulate innovative strategies for businesses operating in or with Europe.

Professor Rahsan Akbulut

Class Snapshot

GSBA 582 PM GLOBE -
The Growth of Green:
Europe’s Sustainable Frontiers
1.5 units


Destination:
Munich, Germany


Travel Fee:
To Be Announced

In-person Saturday Class Sessions:
(8:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.)
Pre-Trip I - February 8, 2025
Pre-Trip II - March 1, 2025
Post-Trip - April 19, 2025

Overseas Program Dates:

Saturday, March 15, 2025 -
Saturday, March 22, 2025


Offered to
MBA.PM students

 

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Japan -- Marketing and Product Development | MARCH Travel

Japan’s blend of tradition and innovation offers the perfect environment to explore the world of product development. You will gain valuable insights into cross-cultural communication and develop products that solve customer problems, all while immersed in the Japanese business culture, renowned for its precision and attention to detail.

Professor Jerry Giaquinta and Kristen Schiele

Class Snapshot

GSBA 582 PM GLOBE/PRIME -
Marketing and Product Development
3.0 units


Destination:
Tokyo, Japan


Travel Fee:
To Be Announced

In-person Class Sessions | January-May:
(5:00 p.m.– 6:20 p.m.)
Tuesday and Thursday
Pre-Trip - 10 sessions
Post-Trip - 4 sessions

Overseas Program Dates:

Saturday, March 15, 2025 -
Saturday, March 22, 2025


Offered to
MBA.PM  and FTMBA
students

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Japan -- The Global Context of Business | MARCH Travel

In Japan, innovation thrives but entrepreneurship doesn’t. This course explores the complex macroeconomic, social/cultural, and institutional factors that impact this global economy and attempts to explain why this perplexing phenomenon persists.

Professor Selahattin (Selo) Imrohoroglu
 

Class Snapshot

GSBA 582 PM GLOBE -
The Global Context of Business
1.5 units


Destination:
Tokyo, Japan


Travel Fee:
To Be Announced

In-person Saturday Class Sessions:
(8 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.)
Pre-Trip I - February 8, 2025
Pre-Trip II - March 1, 2025
Post-Trip - April 19, 2025

Overseas Program Dates:

Saturday, March 15, 2025 -
Saturday, March 22, 2025


Offered to
MBA.PM students

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Singapore -- Adaptive Solution Building with AI | MARCH Travel

This course will explore the impact AI continues to have in the business world and equip you to excel in the new employment landscape. While in Singapore, you will play a leadership role at a conference on AI use and participate in a friendly global case competition focused on adaptive thinking, adaptive solution building, problem solving, and creativity.

Professor Greg Patton and Professor Pete Cardon

Class Snapshot

GSBA 582 PM GLOBE/PRIME -
Adaptive Solution Building with AI
3.0 units


Destination:
Singapore


Travel Fee:
To Be Announced

In-person Class Sessions:

Saturday class sessions and dates
To Be Announced

Overseas Program Dates:

Saturday, March 15, 2025 -
Saturday, March 22, 2025


Offered to
MBA.PM and FTMBA
students

 

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Singapore/Thailand -- The Global Context of Business | MARCH Travel

This course takes you to two countries in Southeast Asia. Singapore is extremely wealthy and a leading high-tech manufacturer while Thailand is a developing nation known as the “Detroit of the East” with ambitious plans to grow its economy. By taking this course, you will have a front-row seat as you work with your classmates to compare and contrast these two economies—and come away with a better understanding of global business.

Professor Baizhu Chen

Class Snapshot

GSBA 582 PM GLOBE -
The Global Context of Business
1.5 units

Destination:
Singapore and
Bangkok, Thailand


Travel Fee:
To Be Announced

In-person Saturday Class Sessions:
(8 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.)
Pre-Trip I - February 8, 2025
Pre-Trip II - March 1, 2025
Post-Trip - April 19, 2025

Overseas Program Dates:

Saturday, March 15, 2025 -
Saturday, March 22, 2025


Offered to
MBA.PM students

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United Kingdom -- Extraordinary Experiences: Technology, Immersion and Consumption | MAY Travel

London, one of the most visited cities in the world, is headquarters of the World Experience Organization, THE global organization for experience designers, creators, makers, investors, and promoters. You will have the chance to work alongside an immersive experience company—and immerse yourself in immersive experiences such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and extended reality.

Professor Joseph Nunes

Class Snapshot

GSBA 582 PM GLOBE/PRIME -
Extraordinary Experiences:
Technology, Immersion and Consumption

3.0 units


Destination:
London, United Kingdom


Travel Fee:
To Be Announced

In-person Class Sessions:
(5:00 p.m.– 6:20 p.m.)
Tuesday and Thursday
Pre-Trip - 13 sessions
Starting after spring break

Overseas Program Dates:

Saturday, May 17, 2025 -
Saturday, May 24, 2025


Offered to
MBA.PM  and FTMBA
students

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Non-Travel -- GLOBE LA(TAM)

This non-travel but still very experiential course takes a close look at Mexico, exploring its role as a rapidly growing economy that serves as a gateway to other Latin American countries. You will hone your skills in global business and multicultural marketing and work on a real project for a Mexican firm using all of your learning about international commerce and the needs of a changing consumer segment.

Professor Sriram Dasu and Professor Ariela Turndorf

Class Snapshot

GSBA 582 PM GLOBE -
GLOBE LA(TAM)
1.5 units


Non-Travel Option
with LATAM Focus


Program Fee:
To Be Announced

In-person Saturday Class Sessions:
(8 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.)
Session I - February 8, 2025
Session II - March 1, 2025
Session III - March 8, 2025
Session IV - March 29, 2025


Final Presentation:
(8 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.)
April 19, 2025
Session V


Offered to
MBA.PM students

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2025 Program - Mark Your Calendar

Tune in to the GSBA 582 PM GLOBE INFORMATION SESSION to meet lead faculty and GPP office

 

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INFORMATION SESSION

Thursday, September 26th
5:00 PM – 6:20 PM
Via Zoom

 


 

TIMELINE

A monthly breakdown of key moments as we move forward with the
GSBA 582 experience

 

 


Check Your Passports NOW

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  • March Travel – Make sure your passport is valid through September 2025
  • May Travel – Make sure your passport is valid through November 2025
  • Make sure there are at least TWO empty pages for visa stamps
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    • Make sure your passport is valid through September 2024
    • Make sure there are at least TWO empty pages for visa stamps

     

NON-US CITIZENS

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  • In addition to the above, make sure your visa or green card is valid beyond the reentry date to the U.S. (after the GSBA 582 trip.)
  • Note: It is important that you contact us immediately if you are pending a change of status.
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    • In addition to the above, make sure your visa or green card is valid beyond the reentry date to the U.S. (after the PM GLOBE trip.)
    • Note: It is important that you contact us immediately if you are pending a change of status.

     

Need to renew your passport?

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TAKE ACTION and start the process of renewing your passport ASAP!

US passport holders can use these resources for the renewal process.
Please click the links below:

LA passport agency

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Post office

Depending on your GSBA 582 site assignment, you may need to apply for an entry visa to travel into country. To make sure you have enough time, we highly encourage you to expedite your passport renewal process.

 


 

GPP PROFILE

Deadline Deadline in November
We will communicate when you have access to your GPP profile and specific dates to submit required information.
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We look forward to working with you to manage your GSBA 582 experience. We will communicate important details, deadlines, and visa information via your Marshall email account.

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ADDRESS

3670 Trousdale Pkwy, BRI 104
Los Angeles, CA 90089, United States

Phone

(213) 740 1875

Email

globe@marshall.usc.edu