Professional Development in International Business
MUMBAI and BANGALORE, INDIA
Dec 28, 08 - Jan 4, 09
Florida International University's CIBER is proud to announce the new Professional Development in International Business (PDIB) Program to Mumbai and Bangalore - India. The PDIB Mumbai – Bangalore will take place December 28th – January 4th, 2009. 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 and leading Indian firms. In contrast, Bangalore, known as the Silicon Valley of India, offers participants an opportunity to visit software companies as well as take part in lectures by leading academic experts from The Indian Institute of Management (IIM).
The program is designed for faculty and professionals 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.
Tentative Itinerary:
| Dec 28, 08 | Arrival in Mumbai |
| Dec 29-31 | Visits to Siemens and U.S. Foreign Commercial Service |
| Dec 30 | Visits to TATA Group and GlaxoSmithKline Limited |
| Dec 31 | Afternoon guided Mumbai city tour |
| Jan 01, 09 | Morning flight to Bangalore. Afternoon guided Bangalore city tour. |
| Jan 02 | Visits to Caterpillar and Mphasis |
| Jan 03 | Visit to Infosys |
Registration:
The program cost for each participant is $3000 (not including air-fare to India). 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 and Visa processing services & fees.
Participants will enhance their knowledge of one of the most fascinating economies today, India. It will be a life-changing event for your participants. So, plan ahead now, mark your calendars. For more information, kindly visit our web site at http://ciber.fiu.edu or email to ciber@fiu.edu
We look forward to hearing from you.
Mary Ann Von Glinow
Director
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EDUCATION & RESEARCH (CIBER)
Florida International University (FIU)
College of Business Administration
University Park Campus, MARC 240
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-1740 ● Fax: 305-348-1789
Email: ciber@fiu.edu ● www.ciber.fiu.edu