News Release
GEMBA program continues with fourth cohort
The College of Business Administration continues its successful Global Entrepreneur Master of Business Administration program (GEMBA) in partnership with Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan. Since 2004, the cohort program has attracted some of the top students in Taiwan, including CEOs and high-level government officials. The program has grown over the years with 15 upcoming graduates in its third group and 17 students completing the first section of their classes at UDM.
The most recent group from Taiwan arrived on the McNichols Campus in late January. The 17 students attended classes from Feb. 4-15 and will return to Taiwan on Feb. 22. The 15 upcoming graduates will attend additional classes for two weeks upon their return on April 25, after which they will participate in UDM's Commencement, May 10.
Instructors from both universities teach program courses with UDM business faculty delivering four courses in Taiwan and four in Detroit. During their first year of study, students start their cohort in September; they arrive at UDM in early February for two courses and return to Taiwan until April when they will return again to UDM for another two courses. Upon completion of all courses, students participate in commencement and receive dual degrees from UDM and Fu Jen Catholic University.
The GEMBA program allows professors to bring more global business issues into class. Course topics include E-Commerce, Modeling and Executive Decision Making, Strategic Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Students also have the opportunity to attend other classes taught by GEMBA instructors, as well as participate in various "field trips" such as a visit to a female-owned brewery in Birmingham and a law firm in downtown Detroit.
Release date: February 20, 2008
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