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First
Annual
Professional
Development in International Business (PDIB)
Mumbai
and Bangalore, India
Dec 28, 2008 - Jan 4,
2009
INDIA INC.
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.
India’s growth rate will near 8% in 2008 despite
the global slowdown, but its resilience is being put
to the test by the energy crisis affecting most of the
industrialized world.
The program is designed for professionals
and faculty 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 Bangalore, two of the
most advanced and business forward cities throughout
India. In Mumbai, the participants will visit top multinational
companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Siemens, Phillips
and leading Indian firms like the Tata Group, Godrej
or Mahindras. In contrast, Bangalore, known as the Silicon
Valley of India, offers participants an opportunity
to visit software companies such as Emphasis, IBM and
Microsoft, as well as take part in lectures by leading
academic experts from The Indian Institute of Management
(IIM).
*Program
Fee (Not including air-fare to India): $3000.
Program fee includes single occupancy lodging, domestic
flight from Mumbai-Bangalore-Mumbai, all local
transportations and tours, all breakfasts, welcome &
farewell dinner, lunches during business visits, Visa
processing services & fees.
*Co-sponsoring
Institutions Fee: $1000 |
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Tentative Travel Itinerary:
| Dec 28, 2008 |
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| Dec 29 |
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Breakfast
at the hotel
- Visits to Siemens
and U.S. Foreign Commercial Service
- Group Lunch included
- Group welcome dinner at
local restaurant
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| Dec 30 |
-
Breakfast
at the hotel
- Visits to RPG Group
and GlaxoSmithKline Limited
- Group Lunch included
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| Dec 31 |
-
Breakfast
at hotel
- Lunch on your own
- Afternoon guided
city tour:
Visit 19th century Jain Temple, Kamala Nehru Park,
Ferozshah Mehta Gardens, Towers of Silence, Mani
Bhavan, The Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of
India & Elephanta Caves.
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| Jan 01, 2009 |
-
Breakfast
at hotel
- Noon flight
to Bangalore (Departure 12:00 PM - Arrival 2:00
PM)
- Meeting
and assistance on arrival at the Bangalore airport
and transfer to IIMB Campus.
- Guided city tour:
Visit Bull Temple, botanical gardens of Lal Bagh,
Vidhan Soudha
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| Jan 02 |
-
Breakfast
at the IIMB
- Visits to Caterpillar
and Mphasis
- Group Lunch included
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| Jan 03 |
-
Breakfast
at the IIMB
- Visits to Infosys
and Wipro
- Group Lunch included
- Group Farewell Dinner
at local restaurant
- Transfer to Airport to
board flight to Mumbai
(Fight departs at 11: 10 PM and arrives
in Mumbai on Jan 4th at 1:25 AM)
- Transfer to Int'l Airport
to board flight back home (U.S.)
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Accomodations:
Mumbai:
Gordon House Hotel
(http://www.hotelsmumbai.com/gordon-hotel.html)
Bangalore: Indian Institute of Management - Bangalore
Required documents
for registration:
Please fax clear copies of below
documents to 305-348-1789.
Travel Insurance:
Participants are encouraged to purchase
international travel insurance that covers emergency medical
evacuation and repatriation of remains. Participants may contact
STA TRAVEL at 1-800-387-2427 or purchase online at www.statravel.com
or any other International travel insurance company.
Miscellaneous Expenses:
Participants will be responsible for
any personal expenses, including (but not exclusive to) airport
taxes, faxes, local and international calls, room service,
tips, transportation and meals (beyond that offered in the
program), additional tours, etc.
Weather and Dress code:
TBA
How to Register:
Please complete the Registration Form-online
and fax to 305-348-1789 or mail to: FIU-CIBER, MARC 240, University
Park, Miami, FL 33199, along with all required documents and
your biography.Program
contact information:
MARY
ANN VON GLINOW
Director
Professor, Management and Int'l Business
Florida International University
College of Business Administration
University Park, MARC 240
Tel: 305-348-1740 Fax: 305-348-1789
E-mail: vonglino@fiu.edu
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Sonia
Verdu
Assistant Director
Florida International University
College of Business Administration
University Park, MARC 240
Tel: 305-348-1740 Fax: 305-348-1789
E-mail: Sonia.Verdu@fiu.edu |
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Co-Sponsoring
Institutions:
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