Mumbai & Pune, India

Fall 2008 Semester - IB 550 TC1
Travel Component : January 2-11, 2009

Outsource yourself to India during Winter Break 2009!

One of the most effective ways to learn about the global economy that we operate in today is to gain experiential knowledge of a country such as India through a Global Travel Seminar. This seminar offers students the opportunity to combine classroom learning with direct business experience by visiting large multinational firms in Mumbai, "the New York of India." We will visit firms like the Tata Group of Companies, the company that recently purchased Jaguar and Land Rover; The Taj Hotels Group, that purchased the Ritz-Carlton in Boston last year; and the Godrej Group of Companies, one of the largest consumer products and home appliances company in the world. The seminar will also take students to Pune, "the Boston of India," where visits to multinational firms such as Mercedes-Benz and Bharat-Forge, the largest forging company in the world, will be combined with a visit to a major University (FLAME), giving students the opportunity to interact with students from India.

The primary objective of the seminar will be to develop working knowledge of conducting business in India, to include knowledge of the state and development of the economy; leading companies and industries; its role in the global economy; and social, cultural, and historical influences. We will also examine the economic, sociological, and legal issues that have contributed to the rise of India as a major player in the new global economy. This seminar is certain to be an exciting destination that you will not want to miss!    

Faculty Leader
Jamshed Mistry
   
Faculty Co-Leader
Brigitte Muehlmann

Academic Component
Course Syllabus will be available in the beginning of the Fall 2009 semester.
 
Class Sessions:
There will be 3 pre-travel classes and 1 post-travel class. Class sessions are often planned for Friday evenings from 4:30pm-7:10pm. 
Note: All class sessions are mandatory and are held at times that do not conflict with other classes or holidays.

Costs
Tuition for a 3 credit course plus a $3,150 seminar fee
Seminar Fee Includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from Boston to Mumbai 
• Centrally located 3 star hotel in Mumbai and dorm -style hotel in Pune 
• Ground Transportation: Air Conditioned bus to all program activities 
• Business programming 
• Expert lectures with local professors 
• Many meals including, welcome reception and farewell dinner

Important Note: Those taking this class will not be able to officially graduate in December, 2008. Students will not receive an official degree until Spring 2009. This is due to the fact that grades will not be recorded until January 2009, well after the normal fall semester has ended. Until grades are reported, students will have an NG (No Grade) on their transcript. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for more information about overall graduation requirements.