Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship

May 16-18, 2003

Atlanta, Georgia USA

Deadline for Applications:  March 17, 2003

Organized and Sponsored by:

Georgia Institute of Technology: Center for International Business Education & Research (CIBER), DuPree Center for Entrepreneurship
Georgia State University: Institute of International Business, Herman J. Russel 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 fourth 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:
Howard Aldrich (University of North Carolina), Pat Dickson (Georgia Institute of Technology),  Dan Forbes (University of Minnesota), 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), 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 16, 2003 with a reception and dinner.  It will continue on Saturday, May 17, 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 18, after sessions that morning on teaching and building a career in International Entrepreneurship. 

The Workshop will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, home of CNN, the Atlanta Braves Baseball team, and other tourist attractions.  Also, the city is well known for its fine restaurants.  Spring time in Atlanta is delightful, and locals are happy to help you find interesting things to do. 

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 the Workshop 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 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 to attend the Workshop. 

Applications:
Interested doctoral students should, by March 17, 2003 submit four documents: 
  • 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. 
  • a brief (about a half page) biographical sketch to be distributed to other participants. 
  • 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.
  • an estimate of (a) airfare to Atlanta 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.

Professional Development In International Business (PDIB)

Mercosur 2003 - Argentina, Brazil, Chile

Friday, May 16th (Noon) thru Saturday, May 31st (Morning).

Program Theme:
The difficulties in the Andean region are well documented with the only real growth engine that of the informal economy. Our participants will move from Brazil to Argentina and finally Chile at a time when "Securitization" of the US meets face to face with the social issues of most of the countries in Latin America, as well as their leftist governments, leaving open discussions on trade and commercial interests.