GBM Asia
International Experience SMBA--GBM 685: Asia
Program Highlights:
Explore the rich cultural history of East Asia while gaining an understanding of business practices, hurdles, and conditions of emerging industries. Under the leadership of Professor William Byun, come away with a practical look at the Asian business world.
Academic Calendar:
July 9- August 6
Academic Focus:
Global Business Management 685: International Travel Study, Asia
Language of Instruction:
English
Requirements:
- Class level: SMBA only
- GPA: 2.75 and above; good academic standing to departure
Units:
Fulfills SMBA International Experience component
Housing:
Varies by location
Estimated Cost:
TBD
Program Highlights (set tours and itineraries subject to change):
Tokyo, Japan--July 9-11
Lunch Discussion with Hirokazu Suto, Chief Representative of Deka Bank for Asia and Shinichi Ikeda, Senior Business Reporter for Asahi Shimbun on Japanese business outlooks
Singapore--July 11-12
Meeting with Malminderjit Singh, Lecturer at Singapore Management University introducing the interwoven nature of politics and business in Asian industrial policy
LOCAL BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT – July 13-July 31
BANGKOK, Thailand – August 1-3
A joint session in Social Media Marketing will be held with the Suranaree University of Technology (Thailand web.sut.ac.th).
August 4: Return to USA
How to Apply:
- Complete the SMBA GBM 685 application
- Fill out the Flight Form once details are known
- A mandatory pre-departure orientation will be held with Global Education and Professor Byun to discuss tour and course details. More details will follow.