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GCP Location: Japan
Applications for Next Summer Open in the Fall
Global Consulting Program Location: Japan
Located at the head of Tokyo Bay on the Pacific Coast of Central Honshu, Tokyo is the national capital of Japan, and the country’s center of commerce and culture. The neon lights throughout this innovative, sprawling and ultra-advanced metropolis are balanced with historic palaces, exquisite gardens, majestic mountains, and ancient traditions. Ohio’s partner, Musashi University (opens in a new window) has a long history of nurturing global leaders and remains dedicated to preparing students for the world stage.
Program Dates
May 10 – May 24, 2025
Travel to Japan will require participants to depart the U.S. 1-2 days prior to program's start date to ensure they arrive on time. Participants should allow for at least one full travel day when returning to the U.S.
Note: Program dates may be adjusted slightly. Students will book flights when instructed to do so by program directors.
Academics
Students participating the in OHIO's GCP will complete 9 credits of undergraduate course work:
- BA 2290 Cultural Explorations through Global Consulting (3 OHIO credits) is taken the semester before travel
- BA 4920 International Business Experience (6 OHIO credits) is earned during travel, and includes:
- College of Business internship credit
- Two OHIO Bricks requirements: Experiential Learning and Cultural Perspectives
Program Information
- Partner University: Musashi University
- Site Directors: Dr. Hao Lou, Kimberly Jordan and Dr. Cody Clemens
Living Arrangements
Hotel accommodations are paid for by the program general fee and arranged after registration.
Application Deadline
Applications for summer trips open each year in the fall.
Program Type
OHIO Credit
Academic Focus
Business consulting (general business)
Country/Region
Japan
Program Term
Summer (2 weeks only)
Program Features
- Live Client
- COB Internship Credit
- OHIO Undergrad BRICKS – Cultural Perspective and Experiential Learning
Location Spotlight: Japan
Through OHIO's GCP, you can spend your time living and learning in Japan. Curious to learn about more GCP locations? Watch the playlist to explore all your options.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Open to all OHIO Athens Campus Undergraduate Students.
- Admission to this program is selective and based on a multitude of factors including but not limited to GPA, interview, class rank, Cluster experience.
- All participants are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $500 (to be credited to student’s program fees) as part of the acceptance process.
- Students who will be on probation at any point during the travel portion of program for a conduct offense that took place less than a calendar year from the program start date are ineligible for the GCP.
Entry and Exit Requirements
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Japan. Students planning to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now (opens in a new window). Japan does not require a visa. Additional entry and exit requirements can be found through Japan travel requirements (opens in a new window).
U.S. citizens will not need a visa or other special document to enter the country for the length of this program. Please also note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program. Students must familiarize themselves with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to this program. For more specific visa related information, please visit Visa Information Page and Information for Non-U.S. citizens (opens in a new window).
Important Notices
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, participation in study away and abroad involves real and potential personal, financial and academic risk.
Cost
If you are nominated to this program, you will be required to pay a deposit to confirm your participation or sign a waiver. The deposit is a down payment on the total costs to be billed by OHIO and is determined by the total cost of the program.
Non-resident surcharge is offset for the credit hours associated with the travel portion of the program.
Student Budget Worksheet [PDF] (opens in a new window)
Funding Opportunities
Scholarships awarded by the Center for International Business Education and Development (CIBED) are contingent upon participation in the GCP, applied to the student account the semester of travel and cannot be used as the program deposit or transferred to another program. Students who have accepted a position on the GCP will receive an application for scholarship consideration. There is no guarantee that a student accepted into the GCP will receive a scholarship.
Students may also apply for additional scholarships offered at OHIO:
External Scholarship Opportunities
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