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Course Description

A Global Immersion is a concise, practice-based experience abroad whereby students learn about business from a comparative global perspective led by an experienced Fox faculty member as part of a customized 3-credit course offered in the spring or fall semester. Among many other benefits, students who participate in a Global Immersion course take away valuable skills in cross-cultural business understanding, learn about unique entrepreneurial environments, and understand distinct governance and institutional practices across global business environments. This initiative continues the push by Fox to expand our global footprint and to give our students the tools that they need to excel in the increasingly global marketplace.


The 2025-26 courses/locations/semesters we are offering are:

Spring 2026: BA 5190 | The UAE: Innovation, Investment, and Influence in the Middle East (Abu and Dhabi, The UAE / February 28 - March 8, 2026)

 

*Students registered for this course are required to take part in the week long in-country immersion (there is not opt-out of trip option). Students will be financially responsible for the cost of tuition for the class (3 credits) plus the International Program Fee. The International Program fee usually includes double occupancy hotel accommodations, international health insurance, some meals, company visits, in-country transportation and cultural activities. International airfare and visa fees are not include (please refer to the Program's registration page for more detailed information on each particular immersion).

 

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For more information, please contact the Fox International Programs office at FoxGlobal@temple.edu

 

 

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Section Title
BA 5190 | The UAE: Innovation, Investment, and Influence in the Middle East
Type
Online-fixed date/synchronous meeting(s)
Days
W
Time
8:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Feb 11, 2026 to Mar 11, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
8.0
Location
  • Online Learning
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Fee(s)
Immersion Deposit $500.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Single Room Supplement for Grad Immersion to UAE $504.00 Optional
Section Notes

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Graduate Global Immersion to the United Arab Emirates

February 28th - March 8th, 2026

The UAE: Innovation, Investment, and Influence in the Middle East (BA 5190, 3-credit online elective in Spring 2026)

The United Arab Emirates plays a critical role in the Middle East and has become the most competitive in the region. It has achieved it through diversifying its economy and entering new business sectors in finance, transportation/logistics, clear air technology, cultural tourism, and real estate. Given the region's geopolitical and economic importance, the UAE immersion will give participants first-hand knowledge of its transformation from a tribal culture to a growing economic superpower and an important player in international affairs. Experience first-hand this unique country's environment for doing business, as well as explore the cultural and social aspects. The in-country immersion will take place the week of spring break: February 28 - March 8, 2026.

Class Dates:

Open to all graduate students (Online MBA, Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA and Specialized Masters students). The Zoom dates for the course will be Wednesdays from 8-10pm on 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, and 3/11, with the in country immersion to the UAE taking place from February 28 to March 8, 2026.

 

Program Costs:

Students will be financially responsible for the International Program Fee plus tuition for the 3-credit course. The International Program Fee includes hotel accommodations, company visits, intra-city transportation, some meals. and cultural activities. Airfare to/from the UAE is not included.

Early Bird Discount: Register by October 15th and International Program Fee is reduced to $2,300! After October 15th, the fee is $2,500.

Participants may opt for a single room by paying a single room supplement fee of $504 along with their deposit.

 

Important Dates:

October 15, 2025 - Early Bird Discount Registration Deadline

November 1, 2025 - Registration Deadline

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required upon registration.

 

*Cancellations between 60 and 31 days from departure (December 30, 2025 to January 28, 2026) may be eligible for up to a 50% refund of the International Program Fee only. All cancellations within 30 days of departure (January 29, 2026) are non-refundable.