India Study Abroad Program
July 21 - August 5, 2012
Notice: Information Session on Study Abroad Program will be
held on Jan 24-25 from 4pm to 5pm at the Murphy Room, 258 2nd Floor, College of Business Administration.
This program exposes students to the issues that affect
the success of work in today’s flat world & global
marketplace. India’s position as the global center for
IT and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services
provides a source for diverse viewpoints on these
issues. The diverse culture of India will provide a
unique and rich learning environment.
This program is offered in cooperation with
the Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship
(XIME) in Bangalore. Participants attend seminars by
renowned speakers from Industry on such topics as:
Extensive opportunity for learning about the region!
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Lectures from local Indian authorities
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Indian management styles
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Indian economic development
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Information technology in India
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Innovation in India
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Managing human resources and
knowledge workers in India
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Security and technology issues
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Indian software project management
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Understanding cultural differences
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Cities visited
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Delhi,
Agra, Bangalore, Mysore, Chennai
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Company visits,
including
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Timken, Biocon, Infosys, BP Solar,
Accenture, Narayana Hrudayalaya
(hospital)
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Visit important
cultural sites, including
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Taj
Mahal,
Agra Fort, Mysore Palace
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Parliament,
Qutab Minar
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Wild life
safari, birds sanctuary
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Other cultural places
Students will interact with local students, visit
several global companies and listen to global business
experts. Students will also have opportunity to do some
sight-seeing in and around New Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal),
Bangalore, Mysore, and Chennai.
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