SIBT provides an intense academic experience in business and technology, as well as a cultural immersion experience for international students. Participants take the following courses:

EAS 445 Technology Entrepreneurship ( 3 credit hours)

MKTG 221 New Product Development (1.5 credit hours)

MKTG 281 Entrepreneurial Marketing (1.5 credit hours)

These courses complement each other with a main focus on Technology and Entrpreneurship. Courses meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuesdays and Thursdays are reserved for co-curricular activities -- such as corporate site visits — which are incorporated into the classroom. The program also provides excursions during evenings and weekends for the purpose of cultural exploration and socialization.

Participants reside in a University of Pennsylvania residence hall. Residential Team Advisors (RTAs) live with students on a 1:8 ratio, and social activities are regularly organized for the students as appropriate. Meals are provided at the University Commons, a campus dinning hall. As part of their weekend cultural excursions, students have the opportunity to dine off campus.

The early deadline for application is April 11, 2008. Applications received after this deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as space is available. Applicants will be notified as soon as possible. You may apply starting January ! (application processing fee is USD $75). The program cost per student is USD $8,900 and includes all tuition, deposit, room and board, and all fees and costs related to programmatic field trips and outings.

Proof of English language proficiency is not required for students whose media of instruction is English.

*Please make sure all application materials are in English, including official transcript.*

For more information please contact sibt@seas.upenn.edu.