Carlson School of Management

Graduate Global Discovery in India

Location: Delhi and Bangalore, India

Dates: January 5-18, 2014

Term: 2014 Winter Break

Objective:The Global Discovery program is a course for all full-time MBA students. It includes on-campus classes and an on-site component in one of three international locations during the winter of a student's second year. It is designed to give students a deeper understanding about how multi-national enterprises, trade agencies, and small and medium-size enterprises work successfully in emerging-market economies.

Audience

  • 30 full-time MBA students from Carlson School of Management

Academic Credit

  • 3 graduate credits (1 credit in fall and 2 credits in spring)
  • Grading is A-F basis

Eligibility

The program is open to the second-year full-time MBA students from Carlson School of Management

Location

Delhi is the capital of India. As the national seat of political power and a center of commerce and culture, Delhi has grown rapidly in recent decades to become a cosmopolitan city of nearly 23 million residents. With a relatively high personal income level, Delhi has India's largest retail industry. As a result, land prices are booming and Delhi is ranked the 7th most expensive office city in the world. Delhi's GDP has registered an average growth of over 10% through the mid-2000's.

 

Hyderabad is one of the largest metropolitan areas in India and is a major global center for the informational technology industry and the bio-pharmaceutical industry. Hyderabad is located at the crossroads of northern and southern India and for 2012 is named the "Best Heritage City" in India for its unique culture, art, and architecture. The Indian School of Business (ISB) is located in Hyderabad and is one of India's top schools for management education.

Schedule

The program starts at Delhi with a city tour and welcome dinner. The first week includes guest lectures, company visits, and networking with business leaders in India. A trip to Agra and the Taj Mahal is included over the weekend before flying to Hyderabad for the second week. The program continues a city tour in Hyderabad and with guest lectures at Indian School of Business (ISB) and company visits during the second week. Companies include both domestic and multinational corporations. Cultural visits, time for independent exploration, and a farewell dinner will complement the academic program. To see a copy of the previous year's schedule please contact Carlson Global Institute at cgi@umn.edu.

Housing and Food

Students stay in conveniently-located hotels in each city and will share a room with one or two classmates of their same gender. Because networking and community-building are key parts of the program, students will not have the option of a single room. Guests are not permitted during the program. Breakfast daily, a welcome dinner, and closing dinner are provided.

Cost Estimate

These estimates will vary based on student preference and exchange rates. All details subject to change based on economic and international factors. Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad programs.

2013-2014 Tuition for 3 academic credits (included in the tuition plateau) $0
Program Fee (including lodging, program events, course materials, breakfast daily, two group meals, and int'l health insurance*) $3,600
International airfare between Minnesota and India $1,900
Passport & Photos $145
Textbooks/Course Materials (included in Program Fee) $0
Hotel Accommodation (included in Program Fee) $0
Daily Living Expenses (local transportation, incidentals, laundry, etc) $300
Meals (lunch and dinners not included in Program Fee) $500
Total $6,445

*Students should also maintain their U.S.-based health insurance plan while abroad.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial aid can be used for education abroad, including the Global Discovery program. As a first step, be sure to submit an application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the Office of Student Finance. For more information on financial aid and funding your experience, please visit Costs and Billing.

Application and Admission

As a full-time MBA student you will submit your location preference by April 11 through a survey emailed to you. You will be notified of your placement by the end of Spring Semester. You will be automatically registered in Global Discovery in your second year.

All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.

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Access Abroad

We encourage students who may have constraints to consult with our Education Abroad advisors and read information available at Access Abroad.

Contact Information

Carlson Global Institute
CSOM 2-210
Phone: 612-625-9361
Fax: 612-624-8248
cgi@umn.edu

Kevin Clancy
Associate Program Director
Phone: 612-624-2275
Fax: 612-624-8248
clancy@umn.edu

Faculty Leader

Svjetlana Madzar
Senior Lecturer, Stragegic Management Organization
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