Study Abroad: South America – Summer Session II
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Summer 2012

 Application for Study Abroad Summer 2012: Buenos Aires, Argentina.

How to Apply

Completed applications should be returned no later than Friday, May 4th to Tara.Norton@umb.edu
Please Note: A minimum of 8 students are required to run the trip, and the South American Program cost can be reduced if we are able to have more than 8 students joins us (see below for breakdowns).

Trip Details

The trip will entail approximately 10-15 half day visits to various firms and companies within the Argentine economy for face to face meetings with CEO’s and senior management to learn about the economic and financial landscape of Buenos Aires.

A unique feature of this trip is the opportunity to customize the firms visited based on the interest of the overall group. For example, if a majority of students are interested in the financial industry, visits could be arranged to firms such as CitiGroup, HSBC or for the IT sector visits to IBM or SYSCO branches. A sample itinerary is included for review, but can be customized once we have a final count of students and their preferences.

Cultural visits and activities will include a City Tour of Buenos Aires, a Welcome Tango Dinner Show and Lessons, and the option for additional visits to points of interest.

Students will also be provided with advanced access to a web portal that will house information on the various companies chosen, including articles, profiles, and news stories, all of which are designed to enhance your experience while in Buenos Aires, but also as a resource for any case study or group work required for the course.

Additionally, the team will be assigned a trip manager to facilitate the meetings with firms, local travel logistics and general trip support. A representative from the College of Management will also be part of the group.

The trip is expected to run during summer session II,
the week of August 5th – 11th/12th

Expected costs

South America Program Cost:
$1350 (w/ 16 or more students)
OR  -  $1800 (w/ only 8 students)

Academic Program Cost:
$1380 (for a 3 credit study abroad summer course
OR- $960 (w/ 14 students)

Optional Independent Study to earn 3 additional credits for $690
(please note a professor will not be assigned, students will need
to arrange to work with a professor based on the area of study they choose to focus on)

Estimated Cost of Flight:
$1300+ (will vary depending on individual booking)

Misc:
$  (Some meals, souvenirs, and various sundries)

Students will receive 3 credits as an International Management course for completion of the Buenos Aires trip. Upon return, students will have the option to pursue an additional Independent Study based on the trip, for the cost of an additional 3 credits.

This is a great opportunity to experience another part of the world with fellow classmates and build relationships and skills that will provide you with a distinction among your peers.

Deadline to Apply: Friday, May 4th
Email Application
To Tara.Norton@umb.edu

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China, now home to over 1.3 billion people and the world’s third-largest economy, has become increasingly important as a market for, and source of, goods and services in all sectors. 21st-century managers need to understand the risks and benefits of doing business in China. In an ever-more globalized world economy, managers at all levels need to understand different ways of doing business in dissimilar cultures and adopt “best practices” in marketing, finance, and operations from around the world.

This course will offer students an in-depth look at how business is conducted in China, the impact of Chinese culture on business practice, and potential business opportunities there. We will visit three “capital” cities in China: Beijing, the current Chinese capital and the political and cultural center of the country; Shanghai, the financial capital and one of the most dynamic cities in the world at the moment (also holding the 2010 World Expo); and Shenzhen, a city known for a high concentration of Chinese immigrants, many well-known Chinese companies, and a ranking in China as #1 in City Competitiveness.

During our visit in China, we will enjoy unique cultural tours (Great Wall, The Forbidden City) as well as visit Chinese and multinational corporations in different industries and interview the executives of those corporations.

This course will be taught by UMass Boston Professor Raymond Liu who successfully led the class in China for the last three summers.

Upon returning to Boston, students might visit corresponding American firms to compare business practices and identify culturally specific strategies and procedures. Students are not expected to have any knowledge of Chinese and will receive extensive orientation before leaving for China.

         Application

Details:

Tuition and fees to UMB: $1380

China Trip fees: $1,000- includes accommodations, 3 meals per day, transportation around China and tourist attraction tickets ie: Great Wall of China

Airfare is not included

Students that would like to earn an additional 3 credits have the option to work with Professor Liu and complete an Independent Study for an additional fee of $600.

Students will travel from June 7^th-June 21^st

Please complete the application form and send to both  Susan.Griffin@umb.edu and Tara.Norton@umb.edu no later than Friday April, 7^th

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If you would like to learn more about the Study Abroad program to China, Professor Raymond Liu is holding an Information Session

Tuesday, March 27th from 5pm-6pm in the Dean’s Conference Room, McCormack 5th floor.

RSVP to gradcm@umb.edu

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Join us for a discussion of the many study abroad opportunities that will be available to you throughout the year. Typically we host trips to India and China, and this year we will be looking to host one to Brazil as well.

You will hear from professors who lead these trips and we also hope to have some students who recently attended a trip join us to answer questions and give a student’s perspective on the benefits of participating in one of these trips.

Students interested should RSVP to gradcm@umb.edu with “Study Abroad” in the heading.

[Feb 27]
International Study Abroad Information Session
(CC-3-3545)   [5:00-6:00pm]

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Serious Candidates need only apply by May 1, 2011.  

Complete an application here: International App summer 2011 Also available on the UMass Boston University College website: http://uc.umb.edu/international/

Submit to Tara.Norton@umb.edu or susan.griffin@umb.edu

 Doing Business in Brazil

 Rio de Janiero  -  Program runs: July 23 – August 6, 2011

 About the Program

“Doing Business in Brazil” offers MBA students a unique, intensive opportunity to learn about many facets of the emerging Brazilian economy and business world. Brazil has quietly established itself as an important power on the world stage and is rapidly developing into a crucial player in world trade and finance. This two-week program is hosted by the Pontifical Catholic University of Brazil/PUC, one of Latin America’s preeminent higher educational institutions and has been collaboratively designed by UMass Boston and PUC faculty. The program combines classroom study and lectures by renowned experts with site visits to leading companies and financial institutions in Rio de Janeiro.  The topics covered include:

• Brazilian culture and politics
• Brazilian economy
• Marketing in Brazil (consumer behavior)
• Negotiating in Brazil
• Brazilian corporate and finance environments
• Human resources (special characteristics, strengths/weaknesses of the Brazilian workforce)
• Risk evaluation
• Brazilian insurance market
• company and institutional visits in Rio de Janeiro

 Prior to departure, students will meet on UMB campus for orientation and preparatory classes. Upon return, there will be several follow-up class sessions as well.

 Academic Credit

• MBAMGT 697, 3 credits, Doing Business in Brazil
• MBAMGT 696, 3 credits, Independent Study

 PROGRAM FEE : Six Credits: $2,675

 Fee includes: tuition/academic instruction, transportation on day trips, hotel (including breakfast). Price based on 20 participants; subject to change.

Additional Costs: Roundtrip airfare between Boston and Rio, estimated at $1,400. 28 meals, lunch & dinner over 14 days; visa; personal taxi and other expenses, estimated at $600.

Travel Dates

Departure from Boston: July 23rd

Departure from Rio de Janeiro: August 6th

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