Study Abroad
Study Abroad 2010
The School of Management is currently planning two study abroad trips for this academic year. Students will be able to choose to travel to China or Russia.
Russia
The purpose of the Russia Study Abroad trip is to see and learn firsthand how Russia is managing the change from a centrally planned economy to a more market-based economic system. Students will visit and observe Russian businesses, financial institutions and manufacturing plants in the Samara region, and will learn what challenges and opportunities exist in Russia today. Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to share and exchange ideas with Russian BBA and MBA students at the Togliatti Academy of Management (TAM), one of the most progressive and innovative business schools in Russia.
Prior to departure, the course will include a series of required lectures and seminars with faculty and guest speakers on the Russian economy, politics and business environment, as well as on its rich history and culture. Most of these meetings will take place during on-campus MBA NetPlus! residencies. Lectures and seminars will also continue at TAM in classes combined with Russian business students, featuring TAM faculty, UM-Flint faculty, and Russian business owners and executives.
The course will also include a trip to Moscow, Russia’s capital, to visit historic sites such as the Kremlin, Red Square, Lenin’s Tomb, and to meet with international businesses and organizations operating in Russia.
Contact Dr. Allar for more information: gallar@umflint.edu
Brochure and Application | Tentative Itinerary | Deadlines
China
This course provides an opportunity for students to learn the dynamics of China, and her culture and economic system. China is not only a major player of Asian economic and political court but also the entire globe. The students will experience firsthand culture, society, economic system and business environment in China. In addition, students will have an opportunity to communicate and exchange ideas with Chinese scholars, students, and local businessmen. The field trip to factories and historical/cultural sites will enhance a students’ understanding of other cultures. The trip is timely appropriate as we observe the dynamics of globalization and international diversity and attend EXPO 2010 Shanghai. An ancient Chinese proverb says that a man is not a great man until he goes up the Great Wall. Metaphorically, this will be true for the students who take part in the study program.
For more information on SOM's trip to China, click here.
Contact Dr. Weiqi Li, weli@umflint.edu, or Dr. Seyed Mehdian, seyed@umflint.edu.
Please contact the School of Management at 810-762-3160 if you have any questions.
Japan and Taiwan 2009
SOM takes on the world - 13 students travel to Japan/Taiwan and share all the details live!
Japan and Taiwan are two unique Asian countries with different business environments, cultures and attractions. Both countries have very strong economic and diplomatic relationship with the U.S. Japan ranks number 4 and Taiwan ranks number 10 trading partners with the U.S. according to the most recent data.
This study abroad course provided UM-Flint students (both graduate and undergraduate) with an opportunity to experience first-hand the business environment and culture of these two Pacific Basin giants in a safe, pleasant, and friendly atmosphere. Students gained knowledge and expanded their horizons as they observed the dynamics of globalization.
For the first time, the world was able to follow the students on their trip as they shared all the details about life and learning in Japan and Taiwan on Twitter, Facebook and student blogs.
Japan/Taiwan Twitter Feeds
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Students from the School of Management recently returned from a trip to China (Beijing, Jinan, and Shanghai) where they had the opportunity to study and learn about the dynamics of a rising economic system as part of a three credit hour course.
During the trip, students met and exchanged ideas with Chinese faculty and business students at Peking University, Shandong Jianzhu University, and East China University of Science and Technology. In addition, students met with business professionals and toured plants at various Chinese companies, including Coca Cola and General Motors.
While there, students also met local people and learned about the rich culture and history of China with visits to landmarks such as The Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, The Pearl Tower, and the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center.
MBA students had a trip to Bangalore, India where they observed with their own eyes the impact of globalizing markets and production as part of a three credit hour course.
During the trip, students visited and interacted with top management of several world-class companies such as Wipro, Infosys, AOL and Dell. They also had an opportunity to exchange ideas with professors and students from Alliance Business School in Bangalore, and experienced the amazing culture and history of India with visits to a few historic locations.
