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International Study Trip
PHOTO: Vipin Duggal, TMMBA Class of 2002

"The study trip opens your eyes on how different things are from one economy to another and how cultures and political climates affect business environment. As the world flattens, people will get increased exposure to international business. An important aspect of this is realizing that the traditional way you do business in your own country may be very different from the way it’s done in other countries."
VIPIN DUGGAL
ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
VYKOR
UW TMMBA 2002


Current TMMBA Students visited Brazil in March 2008

Students in the TMMBA Class of 2008 visited Brazil as part of the annual TMMBA International Study Trip. The 7-day trip to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro offered immersion in the global business environment with a jam-packed schedule of company visits, meetings and lectures with top business leaders as well as cultural excursions. This year's company visits included Sao Paulo Stock Exchange, Cosan, Embraer, Rede Globo, Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, Natura Cosmetics, and Petrobras.

Enhance your global view of business
The twin forces of technology and globalization bring tremendous challenges and untapped opportunities for businesses. Learn how to navigate an increasingly flat world by examining another global viewpoint. Themes of globalism, international strategy, macroeconomics and cross-cultural communication are infused throughout the TMMBA curriculum.

Explore global organizations
You’ll have an opportunity to see globalism firsthand during an optional International Study Trip. With more businesses competing in a global marketplace, it is important to understand how operational innovations, business practices and economic issues affect and are affected by businesses in other countries. The study trip gives you the opportunity to broaden your business knowledge base and immerse yourself in a different culture. Visit businesses, tour manufacturing facilities and interact with local business leaders and government officials.

Help select a destination
This optional trip takes place during spring break of the second year. Previous study trips include France, Japan and China. The destination and duration are determined by both the program and the students.

PHOTO: International Study Tour group photo


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