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Smith Experience Courses In International Consulting BUSI-778

Smith Experience Courses In International Consulting BUSI-778. Smith Experience Courses in International Consulting BUSI-768. INFORMATION SESSION Introductions Program overview Key dates Video Q & A. What is CIBER?. C enter for I nternational B usiness E ducation & R esearch.

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Smith Experience Courses In International Consulting BUSI-778

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  1. Smith Experience Courses In International Consulting BUSI-778

  2. Smith Experience Courses in International Consulting BUSI-768 INFORMATION SESSION • Introductions • Program overview • Key dates • Video • Q & A

  3. What is CIBER? Center for International Business Education & Research • 33 Federally-funded centers in the U.S. • Activities designed to: • Provide a rich array of international experiences to students • Contribute to our community’s understanding of international affairs • Initiatives on the following themes: • Government Policy • Emerging Markets • Global Entrepreneurship • Sustainability

  4. Our Staff • Kislaya Prasad, Director • Karen Watts, Associate Director • Valerie Mahar, Program Coordinator

  5. Particulars • International partner universities (MBA Schools) in: Chile, Thailand and India • Teams comprise: 2-3 Smith and 2-3 international partner school students , plus Smith & international partner university faculty advisors • Mandatory activities: • International consulting boot camp, cross-cultural communication session and interaction with team members from partner universities • Travel in-country during Winter Break • Virtual team meetings August– December

  6. Expectations Students can expect to… Work hard (it is a 3 credit course) Face uncertainty and ambiguity Gain real international work experience Experience the challenges (and opportunities) of being a member of a diverse team Encounter variability across projects HAVE FUN! CIBER expects students to… Work hard Represent the Smith School in the best possible fashion Share their experiences (blog) Be an ambassador for CIBER in the future HAVE FUN!

  7. Past Project Example: Tunisia • International Partner University: Mediterranean School of Business, Tunis • Client: AFAR ( which means “Best Deal” in Tunisian Arabic dialect) • AFAR is a start up company that offers the possibility of searching, booking, and buying a product at the lowest available price within a catalogue regularly updated by sellers, based on price comparison and availability. • AFAR has overcome the Tunisian banking system cap on online credit card payments by invoicing only a 10% down payment on purchases, thus making it the first mover and the first platform in Tunisia offering such services and overcoming the banking threshold limitations.

  8. Potential Project in India • International Partner University: Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Pilani, India • POSSIBLE CLIENT: • Tea company • Objective: • Assist with growth strategy into additional Indian markets, as well as markets in Africa

  9. Timeline • Application: www.rhsmith.umd.edu/ciber • Email to ciber@rhsmith.umd.edu • Submission of application and resume: May 3, 2013 • Selection interviews: May 6-10, 2013 • Students notified: May 13, 2013 • Student confirmation and deposit due: May 15, 2013 • Week in Washington August 19-23, 2013 • Travel in-country: January 4-19, 2014 • Final deliverables due:January 19, 2014

  10. Program Costs Fixed Costs • Study Abroad Fee $ 250 • Tuition for a 3 credit course $ 4,275 (or $5,085) • Int’l Travel Insurance $ 20/week Variable Costs • International Airfare to Host Country ~$ 1,100 - $2,000 • Some in-country meals ~$ 300 TOTAL = ~$5,985 (or $7,695)

  11. Student Testimonials Regarding their Experiences with CIBER Programs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuZbdlEM998&feature=player_detailpage

  12. Thank you! • If you have any questions, please contact us at CIBER (VMH 2410) • Valerie Mahar– vmahar@rhsmith.umd.edu

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