Second Annual

Professional Development in International Business (PDIB)

Mumbai and Chennai, India

Dec 16-23, 2009

(The program is OPEN and we are accepting applications - updated 12/03/09)


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. 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 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 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.

*Program Fee (Not including air-fare to India): $3000. Program fee includes single occupancy lodging, domestic flight from Mumbai to Chennai, all local transportations and tours, all breakfasts, welcome & farewell dinner.

*Co-sponsoring Institutions Fee: $1000

Tentative Travel Itinerary:

Dec 16, 09
Arrival in Mumbai
Dec 17

Company Visits

Dec 18

Company Visits

Dec 19

Mumbai city tour / Evening flight to Chennai

Dec 20

Chennai city tour

Dec 21
Company Visits
Dec 22
Company Visits
Dec 23
Return flight to U.S.
(Participants need to book return flight departing Chennai on Dec 23 early morning between 1am - 7am to arrive in U.S. on the same day.

Pre/Post Tour Extension: Trip to Agra and the Taj Mahal is available for interested particpants. Click here for additional information.

Accomodations:
Mumbai: JW Marriot (Deluxe 5 star hotel located in Central Mumbai on Juhu Beach)
Chennai: Chola Sheraton
(Deluxe 5 star hotel)


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, RB 356
Tel: 305-348-1740 Fax: 305-348-1789
E-mail: vonglino@fiu.edu
Sonia Verdu
Assistant Director
Florida International University
College of Business Administration
University Park, RB 352B
Tel: 305-348-1740 Fax: 305-348-1789
E-mail: Sonia.Verdu@fiu.edu
 

 


 

 

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