International Business Certificate Series for Technology and Tech Enabled Companies, Presented by TAG International Business Society and Georgia Tech CIBER
Summary
The TAG International Business Society & Georgia Tech CIBER will collaborate again on their annual international certificate series. Participants will gain a strong knowledge of basic international business practices. The series will be a joint effort between Georgia Tech faculty and TAG International Business Society members that have had extensive experience doing business internationally. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with and learn about the challenges that other participants in the program are facing in their current stages of doing international business. Upon completion of the program, participants who have successfully completed the series will receive a "TAG & GT CIBER Certificate of Completion."
Who Should take this Program:
The series will be considered a starter kit for employees of small and medium technology or technology-enabled companies or individuals who are interested in taking their business internationally.
*If necessary, a letter to your employer stating the benefits of attending this series can be provided.
Schedule of Classes:
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 7:30AM -10:30AM
IBS 101- Global Supply Chain "International Operations and Logistics"
Georgia Tech Presenter: Dr. Ravi Subramanian, Associate Professor
TAG Presenter: Ann Elliott, Founder and Consultant, Solertis
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 7:30AM - 10:30AM
IBS 401- International Marketing Strategies for the Technological Firm "International Marketing"
Georgia Tech Presenter: Francis Ulgado, Faculty Research Director, CIBER
TAG Presenter: John Reed, Managing Partner, West Reed
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 7:30AM -10:30AM
IBS 201 - Hedging International and Financial Risk for the Technological Firm Management for the Technological Firm "International Finance"
Georgia Tech Presenter: Narayanan Jayaraman, Area Coordinator for Finance
TAG Presenter: Dolan Falconer, Co-founder and CEO, ScanTech Holdings, LLC
Wednesday, September 12, 2011 - 7:30AM - 10:30AM
IBS 301 - International Legal Considerations and Intellectual Property for the Technological Firm "International Business Ethics and Law"
Georgia Tech Presenter: Lucien Dhooge, Faculty Director, Global Executive MBA Program
TAG Presenter: Carl Johnston, Partner, FSB FisherBroyles
Class Agenda:
7:30AM - 7:45AM Check-in & Networking
7:45AM - 8:45AM GT Faculty Lecture
8:45AM - 9:150AM GT Faculty Case Study
9:15AM - 9:30AM Break & Set
9:30AM - 10:30AM TAG Expert
Course Fees and Discounts:
Early Bird Registration (Through July 31, 2012): $300
Regular Registration (July 31, 2012 – August 15, 2012): $375
Discounts will be available if more than one attendee from the same company registers. Contact Amanda Shook at
ashook@tagonline.org or 404-920-2023 for discounted pricing information.
Certificate of Completion:
Upon completion of the 10-hour series, successful participants will receive a GT CIBER & TAG Certificate of Completion. Participants will also be honored at the winter TAG International Business event.
