NYU SternMBA International Programs

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Information SessionApril 24, 2008

Agenda• Program Overview• Academics• Registration• Logistical Information• 2008-2009 DBi Locations• Student Panel/Q&A

History of DBi Program

• Developed in 2004 to provide intensive international experience in 1-2 weeks

• First offering in January 2005

• Past locations include– Chile, Copenhagen

Program Overview

• One to two week course; 1.5 to 3.0 credit elective

• Intensive program- Pre and Post Assignments, Presentations/Deliverables in Class

• Class sessions, Corporate Visits, Cultural Activities

Academic Requirements

• Must have completed at least 30 credits

• Must have completed all Core requirements (except Professional Responsibility and Langone Core)

Academic Requirements

• Receive Letter Grade from Host School based on assignments, attendance and participation

• DBi grade will calculate into Stern GPA

• 1.5-3.0 credit elective (can count toward GB specialization)

• Does Not Count toward 15 credit maximum outside of Stern

Academic Requirements

• DBi courses do not figure into the semester credit maximum

• Students may participate in two DBi courses on a space available basis– The second course will not count towards the

MBA

Academic Requirements

• Attendance and Timeliness– 100% Attendance is Required

• Mandatory for all classroom sessions and corporate visits

– Classes and visits begin on time noted on schedule; promptness is expected

– Class Participation

Registration• Application process: lottery and essay

– January courses: Fall lottery– March/May courses: Spring lottery – Fall Lottery Dates- April 29-May 20, 2008

• Additional program fee- In addition to tuition payment

• Add/Drop/Waitlist

Logistical Information• Sample DBi Schedule• Pre-Assigned to Study Group• Mandatory Pre departure Meeting• Roommates• Meet and Greet• Visas/Travel Arrangements• Conduct City Research

2008-2009 DBi Locations• Fall 2008

– DBi India, Hyderabad, India: 3 credits (January 2009)– DBi China Hong Kong: 3 credits (January 2009)– DBi Australia: 3 credits (January 2009)

• Spring 2009– DBi Italy: 1.5 credits (March 2009)– DBi China Beijing: 3 credits (May 2009) – DBi Argentina: 3 credits (May 2009)

DBi Alumni Panel

• Trammel Martin- DBi Beijing

• Krista Barton- DBi Australia

• Jennifer Smith- DBi Hong Kong

• Barbara Krupicka- DBi Italy

Questions and Answers

NYU SternMBA International Programs

Doing Business in…

Information SessionApril 24, 2008