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Sponsored by: The College of Engineering
Global India
June 30-August 11, 2008 2008 program application or complete it online College of Engineering Travel Grant
For some great photos from prior trips, as well as more information, visit the College of Engineering's Website! Students from all majors are invited to spend six weeks in India this summer. The program will begin with a four day tour through Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal) and Jaipur. The group will then fly to Bangalore where they will live and take classes at the International Center for Management and India Studies (ICMIS). Working from Thomas Friedman's book, The World is Flat, students will investigate the international 365/24/7 workplace and the integration of science, engineering and business disciplines in the modern globalized economy, specifically focusing on the globalization in 'Silicon Valley' in India and its impact on urban and rural India. UA instructors will join with professors from the host institution to offer classes in both Engineering and Humanites. University of Arkansas faculty will lead a three hour course on Globalization in the Silicon Valley of India. No pre-requisites are necessary. This course will focus on technological innovations that have enabled globalization and a new paradigm for the international workplace through the integration of science, engineering and business. Course activities will include guest lectures and visits to local companies, videoconferencing with experts around the globe, and a service learning experience. Students will select from two humanities courses focused on Indian culture, religion, or history for an additional three credit hours. In addition to time in the classroom, students will have excursions around Bangalore and other cities in India (i.e. Agra, Jaipur, Delhi and Kerala). They will engage in both cultural and academic experiences, and they will spend time taking field trips to different industries.
Course Offerings and Textbook (Students will enroll for two of the three courses listed below) Textbook: The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman Required Course for All Students: MEEG 5913 Globalization in the "Silicon Valley" of India Students Select One Additional Course From the Following: FLAN 423V Culture and Civilization: Field Study in India Or FLAN 423V Social Problems of An Emerging India The College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas is offering this new opportunity to educate students interested in learning more about the international 365/24/7 workplace and the integration of science, engineering and business disciplines in the modern globalized economy of India. In addition, students will gain a better understanding of the engineering innovations that enabled globalization and the new paradigm in the globalized ("flat world") engineering profession. The course will arm students with the information and tools to manage organizational value chains spanning national boundaries. Particular focus will be on conducting business with India from internal and external points of view, specifically focusing on the impact on urban and rural India. Course activities will include multiple guest lecturers from Indian companies and academic organizations, videoconferencing with experts around the globe, field studies and a service learning experience. This program is primarily designed for junior and senior honors undergraduates and graduates from all colleges. FacultyThere will be a professor from the UA College of Engineering, Dr. Ajay Malshe (apm2@uark.edu), who will teach the students in conjunction with professors from the International Center for Management and India Studies in Bangalore.
Students will be housed in dorms on campus at the International Center for Management and India Studies in Bangalore.
Estimated Program Fee: ($ 4,500 + Group Airfare*) + UA Tuition** (final program fee to be confirmed by February 2008) *Group Airfare: estimated additional cost to program fee of $2,000 USD **UA Tuition: $954.30 (6 hrs. undergraduate) or $1,683.90 (6 hrs. graduate) Tuition discounts are not allowed.
What is included in the costs? Program fee includes lodging in India, ground transportation and lodging for field trips, most museum fees, administrative fees, and health insurance. Group airfare will also be added to the program fee (estimated additional cost: $2,000 USD) Program fee does not include UA tuition, vaccinations, books, meals, passport and additional personal expenses.
Financial Aid/Scholarships Financial aid and scholarships are available to UA students. Visiting students must apply for financial aid through their home university. Engineering College students should apply for the College of Engineering travel grant. Honors students should apply for study abroad grants through the UA Honors College. Contact the UA Office of Study Abroad for applications and deadlines or visit the Honors website.EligibilityStudents must have completed a minimum of 24 hours by the beginning of the program with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better. In addition, one academic recommendation from a faculty member or academic advisor is required.
DeadlineThe application deadline is January 21, 2008. Applications will be considered after this date on a space available basis.Further InformationFor assistance with applications, costs, travel arrangements, etc., contact:
UA Faculty Led Short Term Programs Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange lmoix@uark.edu 479-575-7582 BELL 3165 575-7381 or by e-mail at csg@uark.edu |
