Finals Week

Finals week is almost over...YAY!! I have really enjoyed my classes this term and am a bit sad they are over, but happy to move on. Just to give you an idea, my schedule this term was:

Tuesday: Chinese 10:15-11:30am, Global IT Management 12:30-5pm, Global Sustainability, Ecology and Business 5:30pm-10pm

Wednesday: Chinese 10:15-11:30am

Thursday: Chinese 10:15-11:30am, International Operations Management 5:30-10pm

Friday: Chinese 10:15-11:30am

I also had two Intercultural Communications classes and two Age of the Pacific Lectures spread out throughout the term.

The MIM program is definitely a time commitment. Sometimes it seams that getting everything done will be impossible, but it all comes together in the end. I think that the closeness of the cohort, your classmates, really help you get through the crunch times and succeed in all of your tasks.

Well, two more finals left for me(Chinese and Operations)then off to Asia! I better start studying!

Casey

Crunch Time

Wow, only one and a half weeks left until we go on the Asia Trip! Life is getting a little crazy trying to study for finals, finish papers and projects, get ready to be gone for a month and packing one 50lb bag for 3 weeks!! It will be a nice feeling when we are on the plane and all these items are checked off the list.

The Asia Trip is a very unique aspect of the MIM program. It is a 3 week long adventure, where full time and 2nd year part time students visit Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing and Shanghai. Along with cultural experiences we get to visit various businesses and factories, meet with international business leaders in each city and have specialized lectures about doing business in Asia.

This year we will be visitng:

Hino Motor Company, Tokyo
Kewpei Corporation, Tokyo
Hyundai Motor, Seoul
Twinhead International Corporation, Shanghai
Sunrex Technology Corporation, Shanghai
Wistron Corporation, Shanghai

It is going to be a great trip and I am really excited to experience these wonderful opportunities! Jack and I will definitely keep you posted.

Casey

MIM Fun

The MIM program isn't all just about studying hard and building skills to become a top manager in today's international business arena. We also have some fun too.

Here are a few great links to pictures and videos of fantastic MIM events this year!

ENJOY!!!!!!!

MIM Camping Trip

MIM Chinese New Year Celebration

Chinese New Year Celebration Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8020CKlBmc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhVEohE4wRw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU7rewz0kE0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LQ82Q7PhHw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx1py0wHsYo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k8gg1v64YY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1Lqy04dlA

ASK MIM: All you need to know about the Masters of International Management Program

Hey All,

Are you interested in joining the MIM program? Want to learn more?

It was not long ago that we started the process of researching and selecting a graduate program to prepare us to meet the challenges in the new global economy.

There are so many reasons why the MIM program is such a great opportunity. First and foremost, we strongly feel that the curriculum in the program is as good as any other in the nation. Our professors are experienced and dynamic. Many of our classmates are international students, providing all of us with a diverse leaning environment. The foreign language training reflects the international aspect of this program. To cap it all off, we get to travel to Asia for a three week field study. This program has challenged us in every aspect and the results are rewarding. We are continually learning invaluable skills for our future careers in International Business.

As full time students, we feel very closely connected to our cohort, our program, and faculty members. We would like to invite you to speak with us about any questions you may have about the program. Let us share our exciting experiences with you. There are several ways to get a hold of us.

Feel free to:

Email us at ASKMIM@pdx.edu,

Chat with us on Facebook, or

Check us out on the MIM Blog


The Master of International Management program is definitely the right choice for us and the skills we are gaining through classes, teamwork and cultural understandings will continue to open doors for us throughout the rest of our lives. We hope to hear from you soon!

Cheers,

Jack & Casey

Jack Chiu and Casey Cleary
Master of International Management Degree Candidates 2009
Portland State University