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MODULE 4:

Exchange & study abroad

Exchange Opportunities: ECCC

Exchange

Locations CopenhagenPekingStrasbourgBordeaux

Dates Fall Semester Second Year

Content Full semester of courses

Deadlines TBD for 2019-2020 (Typically Feb - April)

Credits 12-15 credits

Application Apply, nominate, apply. Requires good academic & conduct standing

Strasbourg Business School, France (Fall)

Known for Strategic and Operational marketing, finance, international & European business and international wine management & tourism

KEDGE, Bordeaux France (Fall, Summer)

Known for marketing, supply chain, wine, Luxury Goods but many management courses to choose from.

Copenhagen Business School, Denmark (Fall)Known for sustainable entrepreneurship, operations and innovation process management, maritime business, strategic procurement, entrepreneurial marketing

Peking University HSBC, Shenzen China (Fall)

Known for economic and financial markets research

Study Abroad

Atkinson Graduate School of ManagementWILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY MBA

Professor Gary Knight Assistant Dean Beth Ursin

2019-20: Singapore and India

• Singapore: Winter Break, January 4-11, 2020

• Germany: Spring Break, March 21-28, 2020

Study Abroad: Snapshot

◘ Apply to AGSM

◘ One credit course in International Management, GSM 7261. Meets twice on Saturdays (9-2pm).

◘ Visit 8-10 companies, a mix of local companies and American subsidiaries; typically major firms, government agencies, and NGOs.

◘ Program fee & extras can be covered by your financial aid.

◘ Airfare and most meals are extra.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Arrive in and transfer to hotel

Breakfast in hotel Cultural Excursion

Breakfast in hotel Visit #1: Commercial Service, US Embassy

Breakfast in hotel Visit #3:US Multinational

Breakfast in hotel TRANSFER TO NEW CITY

Breakfast in hotel Visit #5: Start-up Entrepreneur

Breakfast in hotel Visit #7: Global multinational

Breakfast in hotel Optional Tour

Lunch on own

Lunch on own

Lunch on own

Lunch on own

Lunch on own

Lunch on ownLunch on

own

Visit #2: Local Multinational

Visit #4: Non-profit DEBRIEF

Cultural Excursion New City

Visit #6:

Local Industry

Visit #8: Manufacturing DEBRIEF

FREE TIME

Welcome Dinner

Free Time: Dinner on your own



Optional Tour

Farewell Dinner

Airport Transfer

Comfortable Accommodations

Why Should You Go?

• Career opportunities

• Resume-enhancing (employers like to see international experience, even short-term)

• Develop global business perspectives

• Personal development

Study Abroad Trip: Singapore


Singapore Overview• An island-state, home to nearly 6 million people. • Used smart policies in a public-private partnership to become one of the world’s leading economies.

• Renowned for education, finance, technology, logistics, international trade, and as an entry point to China.

• Generally excels in healthcare, housing, life quality, and personal safety.

• Has the world’s highest concentration of millionaires. • Characterized by strictness, social discipline, and tough law enforcement.

Sample Visits: Singapore

◘ U.S. Embassy – U.S. Commercial Service◘ Nike Singapore◘ Hewlett Packard◘ Nike◘ Hellmann Worldwide Logistics◘ Intel Manufacturing◘ Mercy Malaysia NGO◘ Microsoft◘ Petronas

Singapore Fees

• Program Fee: About $3,000 per person (includes in-country transportation, double occupancy hotel room, breakfasts, and one dinner).

• Airfare: $1,500 estimated

• Visa may be required for US citizens, and possibly citizens of other countries.

• Estimated additional Costs: $500 (including meals not included in program fee, etc.)

• Request additional financial aid, if needed

Singapore Details

• July 1 Early Action Deadline, to apply online: http://willamette.edu/mba/students/WillametteMBA_Study_Abroad/index.html

• September 1: Full payment due

• October 1: Last day for 100% refund

• More information:Gary Knight [email protected] orBeth Ursin [email protected]

http://willamette.edu/mba/students/WillametteMBA_Study_Abroad/index.html


Study Abroad Trip: Germany


Germany Overview• Europe’s leading economy, with 83m people• Ranks very high in terms of national

competitiveness and ease of doing business• A leading producer and exporter of vehicles,

machinery, chemicals, food, electronics, household equipment

• Renowned for its auto industry and various high-tech industries

• Highly skilled labor force. Excellent infrastructure

• Berlin is the capital and government center

Sample Visits: Germany

◘ Adidas Village, Nuremberg◘ Daimler Manufacturing, Stuttgart◘ US Commercial Service◘ Biotronik◘ Deutsche Bahn◘ BMW plant◘ Ayinger Brewery◘ Mercedes Benz Bank Service Center◘ Jacobs Douwe Egberts (Coffee)◘ Siemens

Germany Fees

• Program Fee: About $3,300 per person (includes in-country transportation, double occupancy hotel room, breakfasts, and one dinner). Students who want a single room pay extra.

• Airfare: $1,500 estimated• Visa is not required for US citizens, but may be for

citizens of some other countries.• Estimated additional Costs: $400 (including meals not

included in program fee, etc.)

• Request additional financial aid, if needed.

Germany Details

• July 1 Early Action Deadline, to apply online: http://willamette.edu/mba/students/WillametteMBA_Study_Abroad/index.html

• November 1: Full payment due

• December 1: Last day for 100% refunds

• More information:Gary Knight [email protected] orBeth Ursin [email protected]



Brazil

Study Abroad


Professor Gary Knight Assistant Dean Beth Ursin

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