Academics

Focus on India: Global Industry & Competitive Analysis

The UMass Boston MBA Program, in collaboration with the College of Advancing and Professional Studies, is pleased to announce the following international program in India.

The program, also in collaboration with the Multinational Business Academy of Noida, India, will consist of two preparatory classes in Boston followed by classes in India. Time spent in India will be divided among lectures, discussion, and company visits, with some student presentations. Students will also participate in various cultural activities and visit historical sites in Delhi and its vicinity, such as the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra and the Pink City of Jaipur.

This course examines techniques of industry and competitive analysis and ways of applying these techniques to gain a better understanding of industry trends and company strategies in sectors of significant importance to the regional economy. Students will visit leading companies, such as Dell India, and LG Industries, as well as governmental agencies and private hospitals.

Courses and Credit

Participants register for one 3-credit course:

  • MBAMGT 685 Global Industry and Competitive Analysis

The Faculty

The course will be taught by Arindam Bandopadhyaya, who is a Professor of Finance and Chair in the Accounting and Finance Department at UMass Boston. He is also the Director of the College of Management’s Financial Services Forum (FSF).

Disclaimer

Please be advised that international programs are subject to change, slight or major, at any time due to circumstances beyond our control; this includes any and all fees, dates, itinerary, and program activities. We will do our best to inform all applicants of any changes in as timely a manner as possible.


Schedule & Fee


Program runs:
June 30 - July 12, 2013

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Fee:
$1399

An additional $1495 to be paid out of pocket to cover taxes, room, board, local transport for company and field-trips. A non-refundable deposit of $900 applicable towards the $1495 needs to be paid by March 31.

To Apply

This course is open to all University of Massachusetts Boston MBA students. Undergraduate students and individuals from other colleges and universities are also welcome to apply, but must first receive permission from Professor Bandopadhyaya.

Application Deadline:
March 31, 2013

Applications received after the deadline will be considered if space is available.

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Please Note: a valid passport is required for travel to India.

More Information


For program Information, please contact:

Jennifer Goode-Sollis
p. 617.287.6995
jennifer.goode@umb.edu

For further academic information, please contact the program director:

Arindam Bandopadhyaya
Chair and Professor of Finance
Department of Accounting and Finance
Arindam.Bandopadhyaya@
umb.edu