2009
Beyond Borders
Fact Sheet
Focus India is an interdisciplinary two-part seminar organised by students of the International Management bachelor degree programme for students of the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland. Project Goal The goal of the project is to provide an economic and cultural insight into a global key player’s economy and culture as well as to combine theoretical knowledge with practical on-site experience of the fastest growing free market economy.
Seminar Structure
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A preparatory seminar in Switzerland with expert guest lecturers offers the participants an intensive one-week introduction to India’s culture and business environment. During that seminar, the necessary knowledge to participate afterwards in the on-site trip is provided. The two week trip to India goes to the booming cities Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore. The intercultural knowledge and business skills of every participant are improved on an intensive basis by visiting companies in India.
Project Dates
Preparatory Seminar On-Site Seminar Head of Project Project Team
February 9 – 13, 2009 April 3 – 19, 2009 Prof. Dr. Chandra Holm Oliver Jones (Project Manager) Renato Schletti (On-Site Seminar) Matthias Luethi (Finances)
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