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GBM Asia

International Experience SMBA--GBM 685:  Asia

singapore 

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:

  1. Complete the SMBA GBM 685 application
  2. Fill out the Flight Form once details are known
  3. A mandatory pre-departure orientation will be held with Global Education and Professor Byun to discuss tour and course details.  More details will follow.