Classes are taught by Rensselaer’s distinguished faculty, complemented by meetings with world leaders in global industry and visits to multi-national corporations. While students experience two of the world’s most exciting cities, Rome and Shanghai, this is no summer vacation. They’ll be immersed in global business cultures, developing contacts, and building the confidence to go as far as their ambition drives them.



The central focus of the ISP is the summer term abroad, with four courses completed toward degrees in either Global Management or Information Technology. The summer term begins with a week of classes aboard Cunard^® Line’s Queen Mary 2^®. After sailing from New York to Southampton, England, International Scholars travel to Rome, Italy for four weeks, followed by another four weeks in Shanghai, China, finishing the term with a week in Rensselaer’s Hartford, Connecticut campus. To allow students to concentrate on the learning and experiential aspects of the ISP, we manage the entire logistical process, including travel and lodging.



Admission into the ISP is highly competitive, and decisions are made as completed applications are received. The final deadline is March 15, 2009, but we will only be accepting applications until the program is filled. For more information about the ISP, fill out the info request at the right and then download our informative brochure. You can also learn more at one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions - click HERE for a schedule.