Forging a Global Partnership: From the Boardroom to Reality

Forging a Global Partnership:

From the Boardroom to Reality

ACBSP Region 8 The International Council of Business Schools and Programs

International Study Tour

Webster University Athens Greece

13-28 April 2015FWC

H. H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi the Crown Prince of Fujairah

About the trip

• 13-28 April 2013

• Objectives met: Experiential Learning by Doing, Human Resources and International Business Education, Cultural Understanding

• Sponsor: H. H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi the Crown Prince of Fujairah

• Organizers: FWC & Webster University

• Lead Faculty and Chaperones:

Dr. Alfred Miller & Asma Darkazalli, Asma Al Ansaari

• Approval Forms: Consent Form, Schengen Visa Application through Hellenic (Greek) Embassy, Study Invitation from Webster University

Webster University Athens

Educational aims: Develop learner competency in International Business and Human Resources  Professional aims: Collaborate with a Tier 1, Global US University that has a Top 2% Study Abroad Program (US News and World Report).

Cultural aims: Interact with Webster personnel, Greek businesses and organizations and learn about the rich cultural heritage of Greece.

Study ProgramDay/Date Morning Afternoon

Mon 13 April Departure/ Dubai-Athens Emirates Airlines

Mon 13 April Arrive, unpack, Orientation 1-Ellie Despotaki

Tues 14 April Orientation 2-Dina Skias, Greek Language Culture

Wed 15 April Class LBD Site Visits Acropolis

Thurs 16 April Dr. Kannelopoulos LBD Site Visits

Fri 17 April Class Industry Project Review, Dr. Alfred

Sat 18 April LBD Business/Organization Visit –3 Island Cruise; Hydra, Poros, Aegina

Sun 19 April Jet Star Santorini Visit, Andromeda Hotel

Mon 20 April Santorini Visit and Blue Star Lines

Day/Date Morning Afternoon

Tues 21 April LBD Business/Organization Visit – BeiersdorfTrip to Cape Sounion

Wed 22 April Class John Dumont-International Business Ethics

Thurs 23 April LBD 3 Day Excursion, Business/Organization Visit, Demo S. A., Delphi

Fri 24 April LBD 3 Day Excursion, Europa Beach Hotel, Olympia

Sat 25 April LBD 3 Day Excursion, Olympion Asty Hotel, Epidauras

Sun 26 April Optional Changing of Guards and City Tour

Mon 27 April Class-Retail Sector Farewell Reception

Tues 28 April Depart Greece Emirates Airlines

Program

Higher Colleges of Technology / Webster University, April in Greece 2015 “International Business” Study Abroad

Program

Plaka District of Athens, Outside View of Area: University Apartments

Accommodation/Webster University Apartments, Plaka District, Athens

Acropolis- Acropolis Museum Visit

Lecture Highlights

• Dina Skias-Orientation, Greek language, culture, customs• Head of Odyssey in Athens Program

• Dr. Antonia Demou: Greek Energy policy and opportunities for development in the oil and gas sector • Fellow, Center for Strategic Studies, University of Jordan• Associate, Center for Middle East Development, University of

California, Los Angeles

•  Dr. John Dumont International Business: Lessons from Greece

Going to Class

Dr. Konstantinos KanellopoulosHead of Financial Risks Monitoring SectionFinancial Stability Department

University Staff

• Key Webster Athens Personnel

• Dr. Vasilis Botopoulos: Chancellor of Webster University Athens; Guide on 3 Day Tour

• Ellie Despotaki: Academic Advisor, Special Programs Coordinator. We liked Ellie the Best!

• Dr. Susie Michailidis: Vice Chancellor Academics

• Tom Mazarakis: Faculty and Facilities Management

Interaction with Greek Businesses and Organizations

• Beiersdorf is German manufacturer with substantial supply chain operations in Greece. A lesser known partner is TESA an adhesives manufacturer.•Nivea, Eucerin, La Prairie, and Hanaplast are key Global brands handled by the Greek facility

Business Visit

Business Visit

LBD Business/Organization Visit –Trip to Cape Sounion

After visiting Beiersdorf we drove along the Attica coastal road passing Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza in the most southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. We enjoyed the splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands

LBD Business/Organization Visit –3 Island Cruise

HydraPorosAegina

Santorini Island

Interaction with Greek Businesses and Organizations

•Demo S. A. is a 50 year old Greek Pharmaceutical manufacturer and research organization.• Is a successful entrepreneurial family operation. We met one of the owners, Ms. Ionias Demou.• Key product categories cover 15 areas of health sciences needs.

About the trip

About the trip

LBD 3 Day Excursion, Business and Organization Visit, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus

Guided by scholars, students immersed themselves in the nuances of Greek organizations and businesses while gaining an understanding of ancient Greeks.

LBD 3 Day Excursion, Business and Organization Visit, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus

Global Partnership

Future Directions

Collaboration has been discussed as follows

Co—Taught Joint MBA, Webster/HCT

Webster Online MBA

Continued Study Abroad

Webster Campus on Site with HCT Dubai