Second Annual
Professional Development in International Business (PDIB) Program
MUMBAI and CHENNAI, INDIA
Dec 16 - 23, 2009
India's colossal economy is intrinsically dynamic and innovative. In today's globalized and interdependent economy, innovation is recognized as an essential engine of growth and India is seen as a top global player. Despite the global slowdown, and although growth has slowed from last year, the economy is still expanding faster than most other countries.
The program is designed for faculty and professionals interested in pursuing their interests in the Indian business environment. Participants will experience first hand how multinationals and leading Indian companies are riding the downfall, while simultaneously reshaping the Indian business environment resulting in a competitive INDIA INC.
The program will take place in Mumbai and Chennai, two of the most advanced and business forward cities throughout India. In Mumbai, the participants will visit top multinational companies such as GlaxoSmithKline Limited, Siemens, RPG Group, and US Foreign Commercial Service. In Chennai, participants will visit companies such as TATA Consultancy Services, BMW, as well as take part in lectures at Park Global School of Business Excellence.
Tentative Itinerary:
| Dec 16, 2009 | Arrival in Mumbai |
| Dec 17-18 | Company visits in Mumbai |
| Dec 19 | Mumbai city tour / Evening flight to Chennai |
| Dec 20 | Chennai city tour |
| Dec 21-22 | Company visits in Chennai |
| Dec 23 | Return flight to U.S. |
Registration:
The program cost for each participant is $3000 (not including air-fare to India). Program fee includes single occupancy lodging, domestic flight from Mumbai-Bangalore, all local transportations and tours, all breakfasts, welcome & farewell dinner.
Participants will enhance their knowledge of one of the most fascinating economies today, India. It will be a life-changing event for your participants. So, plan ahead now, mark your calendars. For more information, kindly visit our web site at http://ciber.fiu.edu or email to ciber@fiu.edu
Interested participants may also contact a nearest CIBER center for funding opportunities. Please visit http://ciberweb.msu.edu/cibers.asp for the list of 31 ciber's.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Mary Ann Von Glinow
CIBER Director
Knight Ridder Eminent Scholar Chair in International Management
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EDUCATION & RESEARCH (CIBER)
Florida International University (FIU)
College of Business Administration
University Park Campus, MARC 240
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-1740 ● Fax: 305-348-1789
Email: ciber@fiu.edu ● www.ciber.fiu.edu