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Global India
Overview
Students from all majors and backgrounds are invited to spend six weeks in India this summer. The College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas is offering this 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 innovations that enabled globalization and the new paradigm in the globalized "flat" world. PHOTOS & STUDENT COMMENTS
Proposed Travel Dates: June 30 - August 11, 2012 DATES & ELIGIBILITY
Course Areas Offered: Engineering and Culture. The program 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 INFORMATION
Accommodations: Students are placed in co-ed, shared apartments, with assistance from USAC, in the National Games Village (NGV), a gated complex that includes a clubhouse, clay tennis courts, and pool. Each apartment consists of two bathrooms, two double rooms, one single room, kitchen, washing machine (no dryer), dining room, and living room. Single rooms are available for an additional cost. NGV, a gated community, was once home to Indian athletes competing in the National Games. The apartments are located in Kormagala; an IT, shopping and residential hub within a 30-minute commute by walking or auto-rickshaw.
Excursions: The program will begin with a tour through Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal) and Jaipur, before flying to Bangalore where classes will be held at Christ College. Weekend excursions will be arranged to local historical sites as well as trips to Mysore and Kerala.
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Estimated Costs: 2012 Program Fee: $3,600 + Airfare (est. $1,700) + off-campus UA tuition+ Personal Expenses ESTIMATED COSTS & FUNDING
Faculty Leaders: The trip will be led by Bryan Hill of the University of Arkansas College of Engineering, with extensive travel in India, and has been accompanying this program since it's start in 2007.
Questions? Let us know! CONTACT INFORMATION
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012 APPLY NOW!
Leadership for the program comes from the College of Engineering.
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