Programs for MBA Students
Student Teams Achieving Results - STAR
Global Business Project Subsidy Application
One important feature of the Global Business Projects (GBP) is the foreign language component. We would like to have two advanced
or native speakers on each team. If you are applying for the GBP and are an advanced or native speaker of Mandarin, Japanese,
Portuguese, Polish, or Russian, but would need financial assistance to participate in GBP, please apply for a subsidy
provided by the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) to help cover the program fee of
$2,750.* The amount of awarded subsidy varies and will depend on how much those who apply need in order to participate. To be
considered for a subsidy, please submit the application form below by November 15th. CIBER subsidy awards will be announced
at the same time GBP matches are announced.
Apply here 
Kenan-Flagler MBA students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on action learning by participating in STAR, Student Teams Achieving Results. In the Domestic Business Projects course, first and second-year MBAs serve as team members earning 3.0 credits in a semester-long team project assisting US businesses become more globally competitive. Qualified second-year MBAs may elect to serve as project leaders, earning 4.5 credits while leading the team and receiving guidance and support from STAR faculty leader Professor Cornet and a dedicated faculty supervisor. The Global Business Project (GBP) is a unique graduate-level course offered to MBAs and other graduate students at thirteen member universities. The course offers students the opportunity to increase their global business and language competency through guided hands-on business experience in global markets, while also introducing them to the challenges of virtual teaming. Teams are constructed through a competitive application process with members drawn from multiple any of the member schools.
Working Languages
These classes utilize a unique combination of interactive technology, distance learning, instructor-led workshops, conversation hours and an immersion to a country where the target language is spoken in order to create culturally sensitive language speakers who can function comfortably and effectively in the target language's workplace. KFBS currently offers two levels of Spanish, and introductory Mandarin. In the past we have also offered beginner level Portuguese.
Global Communications Course
CIBER supported Prof. Tim Flood in designing and teaching this elective course, which is typically offered twice a year. The maximum number of students in each course is 24.
Global Leadership Workshops
As part of the twice annual Leadership Day, sessions are provided that help MBA students think about global leadership in
their careers. In the spring 2007 workshops, students had two interactive sessions to choose from: Global Leadership in a
Flat World and Defining and Marketing your Global Skill Set, led by a visiting global executive Lowell Hoffman and global
leadership coaches Steve Marshall and Peggy Tate.
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