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"So my years here were truly formative.... It wasn't just the skills and capabilities. Here I learned a different notion of what was possible. And I think, in very great measure, that is what leadership is about, and that is what education is about. "
 
Carly Fiorina
Smith MBA'80
Former CEO of HP

 

News Report
Smith Graduates 1st Shanghai EMBA
By Gong Gao, 2007-04-14
 

Caps on, gowns pressed, the business executives graduating with MBA degrees from the University of Maryland's prestigious Robert H. Smith School of Business on April 15, are well armed for success in the fast-moving global, digital economy. They are further distinguished as members of the first Shanghai Executive MBA (EMBA) class to graduate from the Smith School, which is ranked among the world's top business schools.

"I have no doubt that we will continue to hear great things about this group of graduates, particularly as China continues to rise as a major global economic power," said Howard Frank, Dean of the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.
 
For the full-length article, please visit:
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2007-04/14/content_850456.htm
Student Profile
Student Testimonials

"Leadership is about looking forward and anticipating what's next. As I moved into general management, I was keen to round out my skills in finance, strategic planning, and managing innovation. The structure of the Smith China program, combined with the curriculum and reputation of the Smith School , offered the best fit for me."

Chris Brown
Managing Director, Jaguar and Land Rover (China)
Smith Executive MBA China '07

   

"The well prepared and tailored EMBA program emphasized the global business management tools to prepare managers and leaders for the challenges of globalization. It also gave us a way of thinking about strategy and how to align strategy with leadership development needs. "

Cherry Han
Director of Government Relations and Enterprise Sales

Ingersoll Rand (China)
Smith Executive MBA China '07

Alumni Statistics
Based on Smith China Alumni data.
List of Alumni Companies:30
  • Jaguar & Land Rover
  • Microsoft China
  • LVMH
  • Whirlpool
  • Motorola
  • BearingPoint
  • China Mobile
  • China Netcom
  • Nortel Networks
  • Alcatel Shanghai Bell
  • Bayer
  • International Textile Group
  • Nokia
  • Ericsson
  • Ingersoll Rand
  • Sabroso
  • Qualcomm
  • Grace China
  • Transmit Telecommunication Group
  • Mercury Interactive
  • BC International Group, China
  • SNAP Franchising China
  • SAP Consulting
  • China Banking Regulatory Commission Supervisory Rules and Regulations Department
  • China Metallurgical Construction (Group) Corporation
  • State Food and Drug Administration
  • Global Infomedia Information Service Inc.
  • Bureau of Labor Administration, Ministry of Labor and Personal
  • China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Corporation
  • CCTV
  • China Digital Library Corp., Ltd.
  • China National Electronics Imp & Exp Corp
  • Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference of Weihai Committee
  • The US-China Business Council
Global Rankings
For more ranking information, please visit our website:
http://www.rhsmith-umd.cn/The_Smith_Advantage/Ranking_and_Awards
Coming Events
1. May 31st, 18:30-20:00, Smith EMBA Information Session
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2. June 2nd, 14:00-17:00, Seminar: How to Get China and India Right?
Presented by Prof. Anil Gupta
R.S.V.P. Here
3. June 13th, 18:30-20:30, Seminar: Make the BEST Choices in Your Career
Presented by Ms. Colleen Sabatino
R.S.V.P. Here
4. June 18th, 18:30-19:30, Seminar: How do Firms Finance Growth over the Firm and Industry Life-Cycle
Presented by Prof. Gordon Phillips
19:30-20:30, Smith EMBA Information Session
R.S.V.P. Here
 
Executive Training Courses
Besides EMBA degree program, Smith School also offers high quality executive training programs in Shanghai. The EDP course in July is:

Strategic Information Systems July 12-15, 2007 (Shanghai)
http://www.rhsmith-umd.cn/images/pdf/1.pdf
This course provides an overall understanding of the issues related to the adoption and use of information technologies in organizations to achieve competitive advantages, efficient operations, and effective decision-making. It is appropriate for senior and upper-middle level managers with responsibility for IT management, or for senior managers who want to enhance their understanding of this function.

 

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