Companies and University Business Schools: Growth of Global Partnerships

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Companies and University Business Schools Growth
of Global Partnerships
Alan T. Shao, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Professional
and Global Programs Belk College of Business UNC
Charlotte
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Any dog lovers?
Which one sounds like your dog?
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According to Chinese Zodiac, those born the Year
of The Dog                                     
                           The Dog is a giving,
compassionate personality. You offer kind words,
support and advice to friends and family. You are
a listener, always available to lend an ear or a
shoulder to a friend in need. Years of the
Dog Eleventh in the cycle, Dog Years follow the
Rooster years and recur every twelfth year.
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The Belk College faculty and staff possess many
of these traits (youll see what I mean a bit
later)
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Its never a good idea to know only part of a
story.

• U.S. is only part of the world
• (In fact, less than 5 of worlds population)

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What does this 5 represent?
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Is it this?
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or this?
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Think about it

• Is it acceptable for your organization to
  understand how business operates in 5 of the
  world?
• .
• .
• .
• Might there be opportunities elsewhere?
• _________________________
• The Belk College educates individuals worldwide
  and gives our domestic students a global
  perspective

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Best Colleges
Up-and-coming National Universities This spring,
for the first time, U.S. News asked the experts
who respond to its annual peer assessment survey
to identify schools that fit this profile. The 70
that received the most nominations range from
household names like the University of Southern
California to Grand Valley State in Allendale,
Mich., and Salve Regina, a 2,000-student
Catholic university in Newport, R.I.
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Mission of the Belk College of Business
To develop future generations of business leaders
through high quality graduate, undergraduate, and
executive educational programs to conduct
significant academic and applied research
consistent with that of a research university
and to benefit the citizens of North Carolina and
beyond through professional service.
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A few facts about our domestic programs

• AACSB International accreditation (top 20)
• 2500 u/g students
• 500 graduate students
• 84 full-time faculty
• 16,000 alumni

• Ph.D. in Business Administration (Finance, Info
  Tech, Org Science)
• MBA and MBAS
• Master of Accountancy
• MS in Economics
• MS in Math Finance

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Some of our current programs around the world
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MBA in Hong KongBeginning 3rd cohort (60
graduates)
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MBA in TaiwanBeginning 7th cohort(150
graduates)
Formosan Mountain Dog
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Dual MBA in Mexico(partner Tec de
MonterreyEGADE)More than 120 current
students(70 graduates)
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Dual MS in Economics(partner Copenhagen
Business School)One year residency in each
country for two degrees
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Dual MS/MBA Program in France(partner
University of Lyon)One year residency in each
country for two degrees
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Student/Faculty Exchange Opportunities

• Fudan University (China)
• Mannheim University (Germany)
• EDHEC Business School (France)
• Kingston University (UK)
• University of Hong Kong

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Were not dogging it!

• Let us advance your knowledge

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Were more than professors.

• Executive training
• Contacts with businesses and universities
  worldwide
• Class projectsjust cover nominal expenses
• Student internships (150 hours required)
• Student co-ops (one semester)
• Library research (esp. online databases)
• Guest speakers

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Executive Training

• Faculty with expertise in all major areas of
  business
• Past clients include executives at Lowes, Bank of
  America, Wachovia, Duke
• Energy ,.

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Sample of Training Topics

• Managing Conflict and Negotiating for Success
• Creating and Sustaining a Competitive Advantage
  Building the Talent Pool
• Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
• The Future of Business
• Communication Strategies
• Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
• How to Conduct Market Research

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Faculty Qualifications

• Distinguished chairs in International Business,
  Risk Management Insurance, Real Estate, Ethics,
  Marketing
• Our Ph.D.s are from Yale, Northwestern, Duke,
  Carnegie Mellon, Case Western Reserve, Wisconsin,
  Minnesota, Missouri, Rutgers.
• Faculty with practical experience

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Contacts with businesses and universities
worldwide

• Asia
• University of Hong Kong
• Fudan University (China)
• Beijing Normal University (China)
• Obirin University (Japan)
• Europe
• Copenhagen Business School (Denmark)
• University of Lyon (France)
• EDHEC Business School (Nice, France)
• Mannheim University (Germany)
• European University (Spain and Switzerland)
• Americas
• Tec de Monterrey (Mexico)
• Tec de Monterrey (Panama)

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Class projects(company covers nominal expenses)

• University of Mannheim MBA joint project (e.g.,
  Sirona)
• NC World Trade Association
• NC State Ports Authority
• Murata Wiedemann
• Wray Ward Laseter Advertising Agency
• Anheuser Busch Companies
• NASCAR study
• Carolina Panthers
• Carolina Beverage Corporation (Cheerwine)
• Fuel Pizza
• Royal and Sun Alliance
• CEM
• Unifi Technology
• Barnhardt Manufacturing
• Erdle Perforating Company
• Kings Crossing Neighborhood
• KKA Architecture (Salisbury Business Incubator)
• Firethorne Golf Country Club
• Tradition Golf Club

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Student internships (150 hours required)Co-ops
(semester w/o classes)

• Inexpensive
• Provide students real-world experience
• A new breed of thinking
• No obligation to hirebut can after graduation

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Library research (esp. online databases)

• Our students and faculty can perform in-depth
  research on any industry
• Our campus has thousands of databases in numerous
  industries

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Be a Guest Speaker

• Jurgen Strasser, Bank of America
• Gunther Bienert-BBT, Intl Trade Services
• Clem Schrader- Hipage Company
• Geret dePiper- CSX World Terminals
• Tom Twiddy- STAR-USA
• Gisela Clark, Duff-Norton
• Greg Clements, Dougherty Clements
• Klaus Becker- AMS Specialty Steel

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In conclusion.

• Reduce risksreduce uncertaintyget solid
  informationbe more prepared
• Expand your market knowledge
• Lets partner to create a win-win

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• Thank you!
• Questions/Comments?
• (Email atshao_at_uncc.edu)