Home > Centers > IBC > Academics > FDIB Program
Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) Program
As part of their mission, many Department of Education CIBERs offer Faculty Development in International Business Programs. These programs take faculty overseas to gain first-hand business, economic, and cultural information and experience.
The University of Pittsburgh IBC cosponsors several FDIB programs with other CIBERs. The FDIB Program Directory is a national directory of domestic and international FDIB programs.
2009 Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB)— European Economies in Transition
Istanbul, Turkey; Sofia, Bulgaria; Warsaw, Poland (May 20–31, 2009)
About the Program: Countries in Central and Eastern Europe are moving at varying rates of speed towards open market economies, membership in the European Union, and democratic republics. This Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) program offers business faculty exciting opportunities to explore the progression of three emerging markets through a multicultural trip directed by Professor Bob Donnorummo.
Who Should Participate?
- Business faculty and faculty who teach business, languages, international and non-business courses.
- Faculty who are seeking new ways to internationalize their courses, explore research opportunities, add economic content to their courses in addition to networking with faculty interested in the European economy.
- This program is open to deans and department heads interested in enhancing their knowledge in the political, economic, and business developments in Poland, Bulgaria, and Turkey. (download brochure PDF)
Program Travel Itinerary (Subject to Change)
| Date | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| Wed, May 20 | Depart U.S. for Warsaw, Poland |
| Thur, May 21 | Arrive in Warsaw, Tour of city, Welcome Dinner |
| Fri, May 22 | Morning lectures at the Institute of Sociology, Afternoon meeting with Polish business leaders |
| Sat, May 23 | University lecture, Afternoon tour of Royal Castle |
| Sun, May 24 | Depart Warsaw to Sofia, Bulgaria, Early evening lecture, Dinner with traditional dancing |
| Mon, May 25 | Morning business roundtable at American University of Bulgaria, Afternoon walking tour of ancient Sofia |
| Tues, May 26 | Meeting with business leaders and lectures, Evening departure for Istanbul, Turkey, on overnight train |
| Wed, May 27 | Morning tours of Topkapi and Haga (Aya) Sofia, Early evening lecture before cruise and dinner |
| Thur, May 28 | Visit Mercedes-Benz Turk's truck plant in Aksaray, Cultural visits and shopping opportunities |
| Fri, May 29 | Business lectures with presentations on finance and economics, Visit Grand Bizaar |
| Sat, May 30 | Meetings with business organizations, Afternoon free for sightseeing before farewell dinner |
| Sun, May 31 | Depart from Turkey for United States |
Program Leaders: Bob Donnorummo is associate director of the Center for Russian and Eastern European Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Bob has traveled extensively in Eastern Europe and Russia and has published widely on the subject of political and economic transition and offers related courses focusing on this area of expertise. Monique Van Damme works as a staff member for the International Business Center at the University of Pittsburgh.
Travel Arrangements: Upon registration, each participant will receive course materials, detailed country information, travel tips, and visa and passport information. Participants are responsible for arranging their transportation from the U.S. to Warsaw, Poland and returning from Istanbul, Turkey to the U.S. All participants must obtain a passport and non-U.S. citizens may need to obtain a visa for all countries. Intra-Europe airfare is included in the program fee.
Program Fee: $3,500 Fee includes air transportation from Warsaw to Sofia, Bulgaria and train transportation from Sofia, Bulgaria to Istanbul, in-country accommodations in single rooms (except for overnight train), company visits, transfers/buses for program activities, and most meals. FEE DOES NOT include transportation to Warsaw and from Istanbul, meals not covered by the program, visa and passport fees, phone calls, laundry, and other incidental expenses.
CIBER Fellowships: There are a limited number of fellowships available to support selected business school faculty from the U.S. The fellowships will be awarded to business school faculty, deans, and administrators after the program leaders complete a selection process.
Application Instruction: Applicants must submit a completed registration form, a CV, and a one-page summary addressing the following two issues: What is your primary objective in attending the FDIB Program? What are your plans to incorporate the FDIB experience into your teaching and/or research?
Registration Information: The deadline to register is February 2, 2009. (Program Application)
Medical Insurance: All applicants must show proof of medical insurance prior to departure. Participants should send a copy of the front and reverse sides of the medical insurance card with their other registration materials to Monique Van Damme, University of Pittsburgh International Business Center, 4400 Wesley W. Posvar, 230 South Bouquet Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.
Travel Insurance: Participants may purchase international travel insurance that covers emergency medical evacuation and repatriation of remains. Participants may contact TravMed, MEDEX, or any other interanational travel insurance company.
Release and Assumption of Risk: A University of Pittsburgh legal release and assumption of risk form must be completed prior to departure. (Legal Release Form) A hardcopy can also be obtained from Monique Van Damme at the University of Pittsburgh International Business Center.
Program Contact Information:
Bob Donnorummo, Faculty Leader of FDIB in European Economies in Transition
University of Pittsburgh
4417 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
230 South Bouquet Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Telephone: 412-648-7403
Email: tsarpepe@pitt.edu
Monique Van Damme, Program Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh
4400 Wesley W. Posvar
230 South Bouquet Street
Pittsburgh, PA. 15260
Telephone: 412-512-8627
Email: mvdFDIBUnivPitt@aol.com
For General Program Information:
University of Pittsburgh
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
International Business Center
Office: 382 Mervis Hall
Mailing:
University of Pittsburgh
382 Mervis Hall
Pittsburgh, PA. 15260
Telephone: 412-648-1778
Fax: 412-648-1683
