The team is ready to board the plane to China!  Everyone is excited to take the knowledge we have gained from two years of classroom experience and put it to work in China.  After all the text books and guest speakers, there is nothing like actually visiting and experiencing the culture.  Several of the businesses specialize in helping businesses navigate all the challenges that come with entering the business market in China.  It will be great to understand how they assist corporations.

Let the fun begin!

I'm staying up late tonight since China is 13 hours ahead of us.  It's 12:05 am here in Wichita and noon in China.  Figured I try and get a head start on curing Jet Lag. 

Beijing, China

Welcome to the Master of Global Leadership and Management program blog from China!

First, a few words about the program: The Master of Global Leadership and Management program is a gateway to students’ exciting business opportunities locally and abroad. http://www.friends.edu/academics/global-leadership-and-management-director 

Business residency abroad is an excellent chance to benchmark theoretical knowledge received in the program against international business practices.

During 2012-2013, the MGLM students traveled to Santiago, Chile. They met with top executives, listened to their presentations and engaged in round table discussions. Their feedback to us: The business residency was a life-changing experience. 

Now we are getting ready for our trip to Beijing, China, July 19-27. Follow us on this Blog – we will do our best to share our exciting week in China with you.

Dr. Valentina Chappell
MGLM Program Director

valentina@friends.edu