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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.
2010 Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB)— European Economies in Transition
Czech Republic, Croatia, and Turkey (May 19–30, 2010)
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 (EU), 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.
Beginning on May 19, 2010, program participants will take a 12-day trip to visit the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Turkey. Participants will develop an understanding of regional business and economic integration issues among these markets. This program also will examine the relationship between these markets, world markets, and other regional markets, such as the EU. The trip will involve lectures on economic and business conditions, group seminars, and company and governmental visits. Download the brochure.
Program Travel Itinerary (Subject to Change)
| Date | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| Wed, May 19 | Depart United States for Prague, Czech Republic |
| Thur, May 20 | Arrive in Prague, Opening remarks followed by lecture |
| Fri, May 21 | Morning & afternoon lectures at university, Afternoon tour of city |
| Sat, May 22 | Morning visit to factory, Afternoon lecture or visit, Evening departure for symphony |
| Sun, May 23 | Morning lecture, Optional side trip to village of Karlstejn, Farewell to Prague dinner |
| Mon, May 24 | Morning departure for airport, Early afternoon arrival in Zagreb, Croatia, Afternoon walking tour of city, Evening lecture |
| Tues, May 25 | Morning visit to Coca Cola, Afternoon visit to Parliament with Mr. Neven Mimica, MP, Remainder of the afternoon free, Evening lecture |
| Wed, May 26 | Morning lectures at University of Zagreb, Early afternoon depart for airport, Evening arrival in Istanbul, Turkey |
| Thur, May 27 | Morning visit to Mercedes-Benz Turk's Bus plant, Afternoon tour of Sultanamet, Evening lecture |
| Fri, May 28 | Morning roundtable discussion at Bahcesehir University, Afternoon return to Sultanamet for tour of Grand Bazaar |
| Sat, May 29 | Morning lectures, Afternoon free for sightseeing before farewell dinner |
| Sun, May 30 | Depart Istanbul for the United States |
Program Leaders:
Bob Donnorummo is the immediate past associate director of the Center for Russian and East 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 Prague, Czech Republic, 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 and train fare are included in the program fee.
Program Fee:Fee includes air transportation from Prague to Zagreb and from Zagreb to Istanbul, in-country accommodations in single rooms, company visits, transfers/buses for program activities, and many meals.
Fee DOES NOT include transportation to Prague 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 United States. 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 C.V., 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 1, 2010. (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, 382 Mervis Hall, 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, HTH or any other international 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. The form can be found online at http://www.business.pitt.edu/ibc or an electronic document can 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
4400 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
230 South Bouquet Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Telephone: 412-648-7407
Email: tsarpepe@pitt.edu
Monique Van Damme, Program Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh
382 Mervis Hall
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
Information about the 2009 FDIB