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Doctoral Workshop on Int'l Entrep

  • 1.  Doctoral Workshop on Int'l Entrep

    Posted 03-05-2007 21:01
    Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship
    May 11-13, 2007
    Atlanta, GA USA

    Deadline for Applications: March 12, 2007

    Organized and Sponsored by:

    Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Center for International Business Education & Research
    • Center for Entrepreneurship
    • College of Management

    Georgia State University
    • Institute of International Business
    • Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship


    University of Minnesota
    • Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
    • Strategic Management and Organization
    • Carlson School of Management

    Objectives:

    International Entrepreneurship is an area of increasing scholarly
    interest focused on (1) the discovery and enactment of opportunities for
    new goods and services that cross national borders and (2) the
    cross-national comparison of entrepreneurial activity. The Workshop
    will provide an opportunity for 20-25 doctoral students who are
    interested in pursuing research and teaching in International
    Entrepreneurship to:

    • Meet senior scholars in the area and discuss with them the most
    current research being conducted in International Entrepreneurship.

    • Discuss shared interests and current work in International
    Entrepreneurship with like-minded doctoral students from a variety of
    universities.

    • Explore academic career opportunities in International
    Entrepreneurship

    • Join the expanding community of scholars studying International
    Entrepreneurship.

    This will be the eighth year of this very successful Workshop. We
    emphasize interaction among the faculty and students, and we encourage
    collaborative work after the Workshop is over. Please consider joining
    this enthusiastic group of scholars.

    Some of the senior scholars attending:

    Garry Bruton (Texas Christian University), Karen Loch (Georgia State
    University), Patricia McDougall (Indiana University), John McIntyre
    (Georgia Institute of Technology), Ben Oviatt (Georgia State
    University), Harry Sapienza (University of Minnesota), Sri Zaheer
    (University of Minnesota), Shaker Zahra (University of Minnesota), and
    others.

    Admission requirements:
    Applicants for admission must be currently enrolled in doctoral studies
    and have completed at least one semester. The selection committee will
    be especially interested in applications that show a focus on
    entrepreneurship and a clear interest in international issues. The
    selection committee will also be interested in admitting doctoral
    students from a variety of universities. Preference is given to
    applicants who have never before attended; we will, however, accept
    applications from past attendees who still qualify as active doctoral
    students.

    The Workshop:
    The Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship will begin on
    Friday evening May 11, 2007 with a reception and dinner. It will
    continue on Saturday, May 12, from 8am until 5pm with sessions in which
    senior scholars and participating doctoral students discuss their
    current research and future interests. The Workshop will conclude at
    noon on Sunday, May 13, after sessions that morning on building a career
    in International Entrepreneurship.

    The Workshop takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, home of CNN, The Home
    Depot, and other internationally successful entrepreneurial businesses.
    May is a beautiful time of the year to visit Atlanta.

    Fees, Expenses, and Financial Aid:
    Shortly after being admitted, doctoral students must pay a $75
    registration fee. All participants will be responsible for their own
    travel, lodging, and associated expenses. However, some participants
    will, upon admission, be offered stipends that may range from
    approximately $200 to $600 to help pay expenses. Students may book
    lodging for approximately $130 per night per room at the Workshop hotel.
    We will facilitate room-sharing arrangements among students so the
    lodging price may be reduced. Workshop sponsors will provide dinner on
    Friday, lunch Saturday, and light breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday.
    Applicants should provide evidence of their airfare to Atlanta (e.g.,
    travel agent documents, Travelocity price, or airline website price) and
    a statement of how much financial assistance will be provided by their
    university.

    Applications:
    Interested doctoral students should, by March 12, 2006, E-MAIL three
    documents:

    (1) a letter of no more than 2 pages that demonstrates strong
    interest in entrepreneurship and international issues, including a clear
    statement of where they are in their doctoral program of study (e.g.,
    one semester completed, dissertation proposal complete), a postal
    address, university affiliation, telephone, fax, and e-mail address.
    (2) a brief biographical sketch (about a half page) to be
    distributed to other participants.
    (3) an estimate of (a) round trip airfare to Atlanta and (b)
    financial help from applicant’s university.

    Finally, students should arrange to have a letter E-MAILED from their
    Dean, advisor, or other university official assuring us that they are in
    good standing in a university doctoral program.

    These materials should be E-MAILED to: Mr. James Hoadley, Associate
    Director, Georgia Tech CIBER, Georgia Institute of Technology, College
    of Management, Atlanta, Georgia at james.hoadley@mgt.gatech.edu
    (Telephone: 404-894-4379)

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