Study Abroad Trips 2012
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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.
For more information, contact Dr. Medhian at seyed@umflint.edu.
India
In the Spring 2012, the School of Management at the University of Michigan-Flint is offering a Study Abroad course with a trip to Bangalore, India. This course provides students with an opportunity to study and learn about India in general and Bangalore in particular. The participants will study first hand the general business and economic activities, business opportunities and challenges of one of the fastest growing emerging economies in the world. The students will take part in seminars conducted at the sites of a number of information technology companies and corporations that are involved in outsourcing. Bangalore is often recognized as the silicon valley of India. Furthermore, the students will have opportunities to communicate and exchange ideas with Indian faculty members, business professionals, and business students to learn more about Indian business practices as well as Indian culture.
The participants will stay, work and study at the Alliance University located in Bangalore. Alliance B-School is a premier management institute ranked among the top 10 best business schools in India. Alliance will be the primary host for the trip and will issue certificates to participants after satisfying all requirements of the course.
The course is sponsored by the School of Management and is endorsed by the International and Global Studies Program (IGS). The students therefore may be eligible for Study Abroad scholarships if they satisfy the scholarship requirements.
The Coordinator for the trip is Dr. C. P. Kartha, Professor at the School of Management with extensive international experience and have taught business courses in India.
For more information, contact Dr. C.P. Kartha at cpk@umflint.edu.
Please contact the School of Management at 810.762.3160 if you have any questions.
Past Trips
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.
