6 Month GYPP on Finance and Management  

For international educational institutions interested in an intensive and focused academic program for their students, VIPP offers Specialized Global Young Professional Program (SGYPP). Many SGYPP components are designed in collaboration with MSU Schools or Institutes to meet the sponsor's particular requirements.

VIPP offers the 6-month long Specialized GYPP in Finance and Management once a year only in Summer/Fall. The program runs from July to the next January. Senior or junior 4-year college students are eligible to apply. Majors in Finance, Economics, Accounting or any Business-related subjects are preferred but not required.

Students will audit two finance courses taught by MSU or affiliated faculty in finance. Other academic and research related courses as well as English language courses will be taught by VIPP faculty. Upon successful completion students will be awarded certification through the Summer School Global Enterprise and Innovation program, and a certificate of Specialized Global Young Professional Program (SGYPP) on Finance and Management by the Visiting International Professional Program (VIPP) at MSU.

Program Features

• Take academic courses taught by MSU or affiliated faculty 

• Have access to career services and advising 

• Improve your spoken and written English skills 

• Sharpen your knowledge and experience in business and financial management 

• Have access to field trips to the finance districts of Chicago and Detroit at additional costs 

• Interact with students from the U.S. and abroad 

• Participate in MSU’s activities, seminars, and cultural events 

• Attend seminars on graduate study and graduate school application

Course Information

Participants must take 8 courses from 3 tracks. 

• 1 Summer Course: Global Enterprise Innovation
• Finance (2 courses):  Introduction to Investment, Management of Financial Institutions, International Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Money and Banking
• General Academic and Research Skills (2 courses): General Research Methodology, Professional and Academic Writing, Cross-cultural Business Communication Skills, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Business Analytics for Competitive Advantage (online)
• English Language and Culture (3 courses): General Research Methodology, Critical Thinking, Innovative Thinking, Professional and Academic Writing, Cross-cultural Business Communication Skills, Organizational Behavior, Pronunciation, English Idioms, Current Events, English Conversation, American Culture and Society, Public Speaking, and Presentation Skills

Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate at a 4-year college.
• Preferably major in finance, economics, accounting or any business-related subject.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Minimum iBT TOEFL score 60, CET Band-4 or equivalent.

Visa

J-1 non-degree student visa.

Program Fees

Tuition is $8,800 excluding health insurance and living costs.