Executive MBA International Residency

 

The second required off-campus residency takes place in late March/early April when students spend ten days abroad as part of the International Management course.  This year-long course focuses on creating and discussing issues that apply to organizations involved in international business, and the residency provides a rich opportunity for learning about global issues.

 

 

The International Residency combines lectures and company visits to provide students a first hand glimpse at a variety of cultural and international issues. Classes have visited Germany, the Czech Republic, Belgium, The Netherlands, Ireland, and, most recently, China.

 

 

 

 

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday

Arrival

8:25 pm

Arrive in Shanghai

 

Orientation

Day 2 - Sunday

Culture

9 am

Guided tour of Shanghai –  Bund Area, Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden

Afternoon

Free for sightseeing

7 pm

Welcome dinner

Day 3 – Monday

Economic Overview & FDI

9 am

Economic Overview of Chinese Economy – US/China Business Council

10:30 am

Automotive Industry in China - Ricardo

2 pm

Foreign Investor - Invensys

5 pm

Debrief

Day 4 – Tuesday

Key Industries

8:30 am

Manufacturing – JMI International

2:30 pm

Banking & Finance – ABN AMRO Bank

4:30 pm

Debrief

Day 5 - Wednesday

Professional Services

9 am

Legal Environment – O’Melveny & Myers

1:30 pm

Zhu Jia Jiao

5 pm

Debrief

Day 6 – Thursday

Cross-Cultural Issues

10 am

Panel Discussion – Intercultural Difference and Living in Shanghai

2 pm

Food & Beverages – Asia Pacific Breweries

4:30 pm

Debrief

Day 7 – Friday

Future of China

9:30 am

Modern Technologies – SINA Corporation

2 pm

China’s Evolving Supply Chain Infrastructure - CEIBS

7 pm

Farewell dinner

Day 9

Day at Leisure

 

Free for sightseeing

Day 10

Depart for USA

7:15 am

Check-out, transfer to airport

 

 

View PowerPoint slides from 2006 China trip (large file - takes a few moments to load)