Immersion

Immersion is a one week experience building opportunity for Smeal MBA Students.

Career Immersion - Fall, First Year MBA Students

October 15-19, 2012

After the first module has been completed, students engage in this week-long experience designed to improve their core career development skills.

Negotiations Immersion - Fall, Second Year MBA Students

October 15-19, 2012

In their second year, students use this course to learn a systematic approach to negotiating. Much of the class revolves around hands-on negotiation skill building. The course is one of the core requirements for every Smeal MBA Student.

Global Immersion - Spring, First-Year MBA Students

February 25-March 1, 2013

Awareness of international business practices and diverse cultures is an integral part of life as an MBA student, both in the classroom and beyond. Global Immersion is a one-week hands-on opportunity for Smeal MBA students to strengthen and deepen their understanding of global business. Each trip affords students a chance to meet with business leaders for a look at the inner-workings of their corporation and how the company operates in the economy of the country.

Service Immersion - Second-Year MBA Students

Service Immersion is a week-long community service initiative begun by the MBA Class of 2010. Second Year MBA Students devote a week to a service project of their choosing and in the past they have worked on many projects including building homes for Habitat for Humanity, documenting turtles in Costa Rica, and providing marketing experience for non-profits.