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SMU Cox Full-Time MBAs Prepare for Global Immersion
DALLAS (SMU) -- SMU's Cox School of Business sent all of its first-year MBA students on a global business experience that began on May 4 through a mandatory program unique to the Cox School. Sponsored primarily by American Airlines and Wells Fargo the American Airlines Global Leadership Program (AAGLP), is offered at no charge to the students. More than 60 companies around the world participate in and support this program.
On May 4, four groups of students began their intensive two-week global program. One group is traveling to Greater China (Taipei, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Shanghai), one to East Asia (Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai); one to Europe (Frankfurt, Madrid, London), and one to India (Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai).
SMU Cox added India to the itinerary three years ago, and it has become one of the most highly sought after destinations.
“The decision to travel to India was an easy one,” said Linda Kao, director of MBA Global Programs at the Cox School. “You cannot ignore India if you are one of the top-tier business schools.”
India has the second-fastest growing economy in the world with an annual growth rate of over eight percent. Comprised primarily of agriculture, industry, and services, India’s economy is a beacon for young business professionals looking for global experience.
“Understanding the culture and how business is done in India will provide opportunities for growth and partnership that cannot be ignored,” said Jeremy Ries, an MBA student at the Cox School. “Any business or business student who wants to have an advantage over the competition needs to look globally, and the first place they should focus is on India.”
Each of the four groups of Cox MBAs will compare industries and functions within its region, examining how marketing approaches vary among countries, how culture influences the manner in which business is conducted, and how government and trade regulation affect overall economic structure. They will present their findings and analysis of the international business environment to the Cox School and the Dallas business community at the AAGLP Symposium on Wednesday, May 21.
In preparation for the trip and subsequent presentation, the groups produce 250-page business overviews of their respective regions and submit them to faculty advisors before the trip. In the months leading up to the trip, students also participate in four orientation sessions with foreign consular representatives, global corporate representatives, government officials, and university experts.
"Our global economy has seen more changes in the past five years than in the past 30, and understanding business today requires a clear understanding of global issues," said Albert W. Niemi, Jr., dean of the Cox School. "The AAGLP gives our students firsthand experience and insight into foreign business environments and complexities. The knowledge and perspective they gain are essential tools for business leaders today."
PARTICIPATING GLOBAL CORPORATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Each group of MBAs will visit 15 to 20 companies throughout its respective region, meeting with executives, managers, employees, and government representatives.
EAST ASIA—7-11, Alibaba, Bank of America, Beijing Organization Committee of Olympic Games, Catapiller, CBI Consulting LTD, CLSA Capital Partners, Dentsu, Ernst & Young, MK Corp, NEC, Sabre, Sparx Group The Shanghai United Asset and Equity Exchange (SUAEE),Toshiba, UBS, Wonder Milk Farm
EUROPE— Accenture, Acciona, Boehringer Ingelheim Center, Citigroup, Deutsche Böerse AG, European Central Bank (ECB), Jones Day, Lion Capitol, Repsol, Santandar, Telefonica, Tyrp Ambassador, Weber Shandwick
GREATER CHINA—7-11 International, Acer, Alibaba, AU Optronics, Bank of America, Cathay Life Tamsui Education Center, CBI Consulting LTD, Compal, Huawei, JP Morgan, Li and Fung, Media Tek ,MK Corp, Sabre, The Shanghai United Asset and Equity Exchange (SUAEE),Test Rite Group, TSMC, Wal-Mart
INDIA–-Airbus, Baring Private Equity Partners, Bharti Airtel Ltd., IMB India PVT LTD., Infosys Leadership Institute, JP Morgan Chase, MeritTrac Assessment Zone, Mudra, Narayana Hrudyalaya, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Times of India
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