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Forging a Global Partnership:
From the Boardroom to Reality
ACBSP Region 8 The International Council of Business Schools and Programs
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International Study Tour
Webster University Athens Greece
13-28 April 2015FWC
H. H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi the Crown Prince of Fujairah
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About the trip
• 13-28 April 2013
• Objectives met: Experiential Learning by Doing, Human Resources and International Business Education, Cultural Understanding
• Sponsor: H. H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi the Crown Prince of Fujairah
• Organizers: FWC & Webster University
• Lead Faculty and Chaperones:
Dr. Alfred Miller & Asma Darkazalli, Asma Al Ansaari
• Approval Forms: Consent Form, Schengen Visa Application through Hellenic (Greek) Embassy, Study Invitation from Webster University
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Webster University Athens
Educational aims: Develop learner competency in International Business and Human Resources Professional aims: Collaborate with a Tier 1, Global US University that has a Top 2% Study Abroad Program (US News and World Report).
Cultural aims: Interact with Webster personnel, Greek businesses and organizations and learn about the rich cultural heritage of Greece.
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Study ProgramDay/Date Morning Afternoon
Mon 13 April Departure/ Dubai-Athens Emirates Airlines
Mon 13 April Arrive, unpack, Orientation 1-Ellie Despotaki
Tues 14 April Orientation 2-Dina Skias, Greek Language Culture
Wed 15 April Class LBD Site Visits Acropolis
Thurs 16 April Dr. Kannelopoulos LBD Site Visits
Fri 17 April Class Industry Project Review, Dr. Alfred
Sat 18 April LBD Business/Organization Visit –3 Island Cruise; Hydra, Poros, Aegina
Sun 19 April Jet Star Santorini Visit, Andromeda Hotel
Mon 20 April Santorini Visit and Blue Star Lines
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Day/Date Morning Afternoon
Tues 21 April LBD Business/Organization Visit – BeiersdorfTrip to Cape Sounion
Wed 22 April Class John Dumont-International Business Ethics
Thurs 23 April LBD 3 Day Excursion, Business/Organization Visit, Demo S. A., Delphi
Fri 24 April LBD 3 Day Excursion, Europa Beach Hotel, Olympia
Sat 25 April LBD 3 Day Excursion, Olympion Asty Hotel, Epidauras
Sun 26 April Optional Changing of Guards and City Tour
Mon 27 April Class-Retail Sector Farewell Reception
Tues 28 April Depart Greece Emirates Airlines
Program
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Higher Colleges of Technology / Webster University, April in Greece 2015 “International Business” Study Abroad
Program
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Plaka District of Athens, Outside View of Area: University Apartments
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Accommodation/Webster University Apartments, Plaka District, Athens
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Acropolis- Acropolis Museum Visit
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Lecture Highlights
• Dina Skias-Orientation, Greek language, culture, customs• Head of Odyssey in Athens Program
• Dr. Antonia Demou: Greek Energy policy and opportunities for development in the oil and gas sector • Fellow, Center for Strategic Studies, University of Jordan• Associate, Center for Middle East Development, University of
California, Los Angeles
• Dr. John Dumont International Business: Lessons from Greece
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Going to Class
Dr. Konstantinos KanellopoulosHead of Financial Risks Monitoring SectionFinancial Stability Department
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University Staff
• Key Webster Athens Personnel
• Dr. Vasilis Botopoulos: Chancellor of Webster University Athens; Guide on 3 Day Tour
• Ellie Despotaki: Academic Advisor, Special Programs Coordinator. We liked Ellie the Best!
• Dr. Susie Michailidis: Vice Chancellor Academics
• Tom Mazarakis: Faculty and Facilities Management
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Interaction with Greek Businesses and Organizations
• Beiersdorf is German manufacturer with substantial supply chain operations in Greece. A lesser known partner is TESA an adhesives manufacturer.•Nivea, Eucerin, La Prairie, and Hanaplast are key Global brands handled by the Greek facility
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Business Visit
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Business Visit
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LBD Business/Organization Visit –Trip to Cape Sounion
After visiting Beiersdorf we drove along the Attica coastal road passing Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza in the most southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. We enjoyed the splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands
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LBD Business/Organization Visit –3 Island Cruise
HydraPorosAegina
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Santorini Island
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Interaction with Greek Businesses and Organizations
•Demo S. A. is a 50 year old Greek Pharmaceutical manufacturer and research organization.• Is a successful entrepreneurial family operation. We met one of the owners, Ms. Ionias Demou.• Key product categories cover 15 areas of health sciences needs.
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About the trip
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About the trip
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LBD 3 Day Excursion, Business and Organization Visit, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus
Guided by scholars, students immersed themselves in the nuances of Greek organizations and businesses while gaining an understanding of ancient Greeks.
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LBD 3 Day Excursion, Business and Organization Visit, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus
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Global Partnership
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Future Directions
Collaboration has been discussed as follows
Co—Taught Joint MBA, Webster/HCT
Webster Online MBA
Continued Study Abroad
Webster Campus on Site with HCT Dubai
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