This document outlines an experimental class called MSLD 595 Understanding the Global Business Environment offered by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The class consists of online modules followed by a 9-day trip to China to interact with students, businesses, and government officials. The trip to China includes visits to factories, universities, cultural sites, and meetings with professionals in Beijing and Shanghai. The total estimated cost for students to take the class is $4000 which covers tuition, travel to China, lodging, food, and local transportation during the trip. Contact information is provided for questions about the class or webinar series.

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4. Today’s Agenda
• Presentation—Dr. Edward Knab and Dr. Aman Gupta
• Question and Answers
• Upcoming Webinars

5. “Understanding the Global Business Environment: A First
Hand Opportunity to Visit China”
Dr. Edward Knab
Assistant Professor
Chair, Leadership
Dr. Aman Gupta
Assistant Professor
Chair, Logistics &
Supply Chain Mgmt.

6. MSLD 595
Understanding the Global Business Environment

7. Introduction
• Experimental Class – Recommended by the
Industry Advisory Board (IAB)
• Developed by College of Business Faculty
• Open to Students from:
• MSLD – Leadership
• MSLSCM – Supply Chain Management
• MSPM – Project Management
• MSM – Management
• MSEM – Engineering Management
• MBAA – Business Admin. in Aviation
• Opportunity for Students to understand how their
degree will relate to other disciplines in business
• 9 Days of Travel In China
• Students will interact with; students, business
professionals, and government officials, in their
areas of expertise.

8. Module 1 – March 23 to 29
• Introduction to Global Business and Why
China is Important to You – Dr. Ed Knab
• 2.5 Hour Eagle Vision lecture and exercises
that demonstrate the opportunities of global
business
• Interactive Team Project
• Understanding Asian Culture
• Understanding Asian Culture
• Why China, Why Now
• Introduction to Asian Business
• Course design and Objectives

9. Module 2 – March 30 to April 5
• Implications of the Global Supply Chain –
Dr. Aman Gupta
• 2.5 Hour Eagle Vision lecture and exercises
that demonstrate the implications of global
business
• Interactive Team Project.

10. Module 3 – April 6 to April 12
• Managing Global Projects - MSPM
• 2.5 Hour Eagle Vision lecture and exercises
that demonstrate the Importance of Project
Management in China.
• Interactive Team Project.

11. Module 4 - April 13 to April 19
• Leadership in a Multicultural Environment -
MSLD
• 2.5 Hour Eagle Vision lecture and exercises
that demonstrate the opportunities of global
business
• Interactive Team Project.

12. Module 5 – April 20 to April 26
• Managing a Global Organization - MSM
• 2.5 Hour Eagle Vision lecture and exercises
that demonstrate the implications of global
business on Management
• Interactive Team Project.

13. Module 6 – April 27 to April 30
• Managing Complexity across Cultures -
MSEM
• 2.5 Hour Eagle Vision lecture and exercises
that demonstrate the opportunities of global
business
• Interactive Team Project.

14. Module 7 – China Trip - May 1 – May 10
• Meeting at LAX Friday May 1st - 6:00 PM
• 2 hour Orientation Meeting and Ground
Rules
• Depart for Beijing China - 9:00 PM

15. Beijing 1 -
• Arrive Beijing China: Sunday, May 3
• Introduction to China - by Dr. Ed Knab, Dr.
Aman Gupta and Dr. John Wu from
California State University
• Bus and Subway tour to the "Forbidden
City" and Lunch - History of China
• Government Building Tour - The ringed City
• Dinner - Great Hall of the People
• Review of Experiences and Mondays
Agenda

16. Beijing - Monday May 4
• Morning - Government Presentations - Role
of the Central Government – Beijing History
• Afternoon - Visit Major Universities -
Exchange Professors and Students
• Project Management
• Engineering
• Logistics and Global Supply Chain
Management
• Evening: Review of Lessons Learned and
Agenda for Tuesday

17. Beijing - Tuesday May 5
• Factory Tour Day - Manufacturing
• Aviation
• Logistics
• Follow up - Government Officials and
University Representatives
• Environmental Discussion and Review.
• Evening: Review of Lessons Learned and
Agenda for Wednesday

18. Beijing/Shanghai - Wednesday
May 6
• Depart Beijing for Shanghai - Visit the
most modern city in the world.
• Meet business leaders and do a walking
tour of Pudong
• China Logistics presentation
• Evening: Review of Lessons Learned and
Agenda for Thursday

19. Shanghai Thursday May 7 -
• Port Tour - and Logistics Presentation
• Transportation Review (Planes, Trains and
Automobiles)
• Government Presentations
• Evening: Review of Lessons Learned and
Agenda for Friday

20. Shanghai - Friday May 8
• Morning - Factory Tours - Electronics and
Aviation
• Afternoon University Presentations
• Shanghai University
• Evening: Review of Lessons Learned and
• Agenda for Saturday

21. Shanghai - Saturday May 9
• China Culture Day
• Yangtze River Tour
• Pudong Architectural Tour
• Museum Tour
• Train Technology Review
• Theater and Dance

22. Shanghai - Sunday May 10
• Return to LAX and home

23. Week 8 – What we Learned?
May 11 to May 17
• Why It Is Important? and How we will apply
it? – Dr. Ed Knab
• 2.5 Hour Eagle Vision lecture and exercises
that demonstrate how to use the information
acquired regarding global business
• Interactive Team Project.

24. Week 9 – Global Project
May 18 to May 24
• 2.5 Hour Eagle Vision lecture and exercises
that demonstrate how to complete the
students Global project.
• What we learned?
• How to use the information

25. MSLD 595 - Cost Elements
Important Program Information
· Regular Tuition Applicable
· Term Dates March 23 to May 24, 2015
· Cost of China Trip $3200.00
· China Travel Date: May 1 to May 9, 2015
Additionally you are responsible for the following costs:
· China Visa $140.00
· Passport Cost $89.00
· Airfare to Los Angeles
· Total out of pocket cost estimate $4000.00
· China Trip includes: Air from Los Angeles, Food,
Lodging, and local Transportation

26. Worldwide
Makes a difference!

27. QUESTIONS?
Dr. Edward Knab ‐‐ knabe@erau.edu
Dr. Aman Gupta ‐‐ guptaa7@erau.edu

29. Upcoming Webinars:
• Jan. 13 The B.S. in Aeronautics Degree and
its Capstone
• Feb. 10 Aviation Psychology
• Apr. 14 How to Make Safety Work in Your
Company
Additional webinars are scheduled through June.

30. For questions about today’s presentation:
Dr. Edward Knab ‐‐ knabe@erau.edu
Dr. Aman Gupta ‐‐ guptaa7@erau.edu
For questions about the webinar series:
Bill Gibbs, Webinar Series Coordinator
bill.gibbs@erau.edu