India
Location Description
Republic of India is the seventh-largest country by geographical area and the most populous democracy in the world. Home to the Indus Valley Civilization and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. It is now emerging as one of the most acting economies of the world.
The program takes place in Noida, an industrial district of Delhi, capital of India. Delhi, a city of contrasts, is one of the most fascinating places a person can visit. One of the oldest cities and home to countless earlier cultures, Delhi is now one of the most progressive.
Program Description
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.
The program, offered in collaboration with the Multinational Business Academy, located in Noida, Delhi, will consist of two preparatory classes in Boston followed by two full weeks of classes in India. Time spent in India will be divided among lectures, discussion, and company visits, with some student presentations.
Eligibility
This program is offered to graduate students of College of Management. Participants can earn up to six elective credits in the UMass Boston MBA Program.
Application and Dates
Each semester, the Graduate College of Management holds an information session 3-4 months before the trip will take place for students to learn more about what the program offers. The program runs in January. Participants register for one 3-credit course: MBAMGT 685 Global Industry and Competitive Analysis.
Program Costs
The program tuition fee in 2008 was $995, payable to UMass Boston upon registration into the program. Participants were responsible for an additional $800 to be paid out of pocket in India to cover room, board and local transportation for company visits. Additional charges were approximately $200 to cover optional cultural trips outside of Delhi.
The fee did not include insurance or transportation between the US and India.
For more information on the Winter 2008 program, please click here.
