TWO EVENTS ON MAY 17, 2002
NO.1- Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship
May 17-19,2002
Organized and Sponsored by:
|
Georgia
Institute of Technology ·
Center for International Business Education & Research ·
DuPree Center for Entrepreneurship |
Georgia State University·
Institute of International Business ·
Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship |
University of Minnesota·
Center for Entrepreneurial Studies ·
Carlson School of Management |
Objectives:
International Entrepreneurship is an area of increasing
scholarly interest focused on (1) the formation and functioning of innovative,
proactive, and risk-taking organizations 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 teaching and
career opportunities in International Entrepreneurship Join the expanding
community of scholars studying International Entrepreneurship.
This will be the third year of this very successful
Workshop. We emphasize interaction among the faculty and students and encourage
collaborative work after the Workshop is over. Please consider joining this
enthusiastic group of scholars.
Some of the senior scholars attending:
Howard Aldrich (University of North Carolina), Pat
Dickson (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dan Forbes (University of Minnesota),
Karen Loch (Georgia State University), John McIntyre (Georgia Institute of
Technology), Ben Oviatt (Georgia State University), Harry Sapienza (University
of South Carolina), Sri Zaheer (University of Minnesota), Shaker Zahra (Georgia
State University) 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 or small business 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.
The Workshop:
The Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship
will begin on Friday evening May 17, 2002 with a reception and dinner. It
will continue on Saturday, May 18, from 8am until 5pm with sessions in which
senior scholars and the participating doctoral students discuss their current
research and future interests. The Workshop will conclude at noon on Sunday,
May 19, after sessions that morning on teaching and building a career in International
Entrepreneurship.
In addition to the Workshop, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis
and Saint Paul have everything you are looking for. There are many restaurants
of all ethnic varieties. Art, Movies, Music, Sports, shopping, nightlife,
and beautiful scenery; whatever your interest, the Twin Cities have it. May
is a beautiful time of year to enjoy a walk by the Mississippi River. Bike
or walk on the many scenic trails, or go fishing or canoeing on one of the
many lakes. Within a short drive from the Cities are scenic byways with cultural,
historic, natural, recreational and archaeological locations of interest.
There's also the Mall of America, many museums, and other entertainment venues.
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. Participants may book lodging
at a special rate of approximately $100 per night per room at a nearby hotel.
We will facilitate room-sharing arrangements among participants. The Workshop
sponsors will provide dinner on Friday evening, lunch Saturday, and light
breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday morning. A number of participants will,
upon admission, be offered stipends of up to $500 to attend. Applications
should provide evidence of their airfare to Minneapolis (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 to attend
the Workshop.
Applications:
Interested doctoral students should, by March 1, 2002 submit four 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 (about a half page) biographical sketch to be distributed to other participants.
3)
A
letter from their Dean or other university official assuring the admission
committee that the applicant is in good standing in a university doctoral
program.
4)
An
estimate of (a) airfare to Minneapolis and (b) financial help from applicant's
university.
These materials should be sent to:
Mr. Mark Ballam, Program Coordinator
Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education
and Research
Room 315, DuPree College of Management
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0520
USA.
Telephone: 404-894-4379. Fax: 404-894-6625.
E-mail: mark.ballam@mgt.gatech.edu