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Industrializing Knowledge

There is intense public, government, and business interest in the various roles of universities as a source of science-based innovations, along with applicable job skills relevant to the highly competitive global workplace environment. We explore our understanding of this role, and as such, compare the economic effects of university research in the United States, Japan, and China – countries similar in economic and technological capabilities but quite different in culture, tradition, and institutional structure.

This program addresses the mechanics of university-industry interactions and how policies encouraging such interactions can respond to regional and national needs. It becomes clear that it is the pace of technological change, more than government incentives that put universities in the position of driving the most exciting areas of business growth.

What will I Learn?

Build confidence in your ability to work and handle a business and social life in a foreign country. Provide you with the understanding of so many geo-political happenings that affect day-to-day life on the job. Have fun learning about another country's history, its culture, and walk through the rules and regulations – both written and unspoken.