September 9, 2003 (Atlanta) - A contingent of close to 60 faculty and students from the Executive MBA (EMBA) program at the Robinson College of Business will be studying the culture and business practices of Europe this December. This visit is part of the EMBA program's study abroad component. The group will also visit with European Union (EU) officials and gain an in-depth understanding about the EU and its impact on world trade.
The trip to Europe is in lieu of a visit to China and Thailand, which had been scheduled earlier this year but put on hold due to the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak which had crippled business travel to Asia.
According to Preston Wilson, associate dean of executive programs at Robinson, the initial trip to Asia was postponed based on a recommendation from The Center for Disease Control (CDC).
"Through the College's many partner institutions and other relationships abroad, we were able to schedule a trip through Europe that will enable our students to meet face-to-face with government and business leaders in a region of the world that is vital to the global business marketplace," said Wilson.
The 14-day trip will include visits to Brussels, Prague and Madrid for meetings with companies such as INVESCO and UPS, as well as government officials. The study abroad trip provides students with a first-hand look at the social fabric, technology, infrastructure, politics and culture of the region. During their stay, the group will visit a variety of companies - from small local concerns to multinational corporations - as well as important cultural landmarks.
Robinson's EMBA program, ranked 20th in the world by BusinessWeek magazine, is a two-year, lock-step program. It is designed for midcareer executives with five years or more of management experience. There are currently more than 1000 active Robinson EMBA alumni around the world.
The J. Mack Robinson College of Business is one of the nation's top business schools. The College's Flex (part-time) MBA program has been listed in the top ten by U.S. News for the past eight years and its undergraduate business program is ranked among the top 50 in the nation. BusinessWeek magazine ranked the College's Executive MBA program 20th in the world and Forbes rated Robinson in the top 20 for return-on-investment for regional schools. Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business has an enrollment of more than 8000 students and is located in downtown Atlanta.
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