MAIB – MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
A Joint Triple Credential Program
ORIENTATION PROGRAM
Date: 1st-2nd – 3rd October 2014
Dress Code: Casual
Program: The orientation program is the kick-off of the MAIB Master course. The primary intent of this
event is to familiarize the students with the program and provide an opportunity to bond with fellow
students, staff and faculty through participating in a variety of teambuilding activities.
DAY – 1
1 October
TIME: 10.00am - 4.00pm
VENUE: University of Milano-Bicocca – U6, 4th floor - Sala Rodolfi
10.00 am to 10.15 am
Welcome Address & Partner Introduction
Prof. Fabio Corno, Director MAIB
Dr. Brad Chapman, CFO, Centennial College
10.15 am to 10:30 am
Keynote Address:
Prof. Cristina Messa, Rector, University of Milano-Bicocca
Prof. Andrea Biondi, Pro-Rector for Internationalization
10.30 am – 10.45 am
International Program Support
Ing. Riccardo Porro, Fondazione Cariplo
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10:45 am to 11.00 am
Opportunities in Canada
Hon. Peter McGovern, Ambassador - Canadian Embassy, Rome Italy
Opportunities in India
11:00 am to 11.15 am
Hon. Manish Prabhat, Consulate General of India, Milan Italy
11.15 am to 11.30 am
Coffee Break
11:30 am to 12:00 noon International Careers – Experience Sharing
Dr. Riccardo Mastronardi, Entrepreneur, Exagoga. Com
12:00 to 12.30 pm
Student & Faculty Introductions
12:30 pm to 2.00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
MAIB - Program Overview
2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
IBM – Program Overview
3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
MBA – Program Overview (through videoconference)
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Overview of Personal and Career Development Support
Dr.ssa Sara Fontana - Acotè
DAY – 2
2 October
TIME: 9.30 – 5.00 pm
VENUE: CIS – Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Valmadrera (LC)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Introduction to the Inter-cultural approach (getting to know oneself & others)
The Learning Style Inventory: Practice
Prof. Ida Castiglioni, University of Milano-Bicocca
12:30 pm to 2.00 pm
2:00 pm to 5.00 pm
Working Lunch – Case Discussion on Inter-culturality
Prof. Fabio Corno, Ing. Luca Redaelli
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Team Building Exercise
Debriefing & Learning Outcome
Prof. Ida Castiglioni, University of Milano-Bicocca
DAY 3
3 October
TIME: 10.00 – 4.00pm
VENUE: University of Milano-Bicocca – U6, 4th floor, Sala Senato
10.00 am to 11.00 am
MAIB Academic Term in Italy
Prof. Elisabetta Marafioti, University of Milano-Bicocca
Dott.ssa Richa Lal, MAIB Coordinator
11:00 am to 11.30 am
University of Milano – Bicocca Campus Life & Services
11:30 am to 12.30 pm
Campus Tour
12.30 pm to 1.30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm to 2.30 pm
International Speaker
Dott. Natale Castagna, Managing Director, Novatex Italia SpA
2:30 pm
Closing
Sunday 5 October
Milan City Tour organized by Erasmus Students Network
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