VCU to Offer International Business Certificate Program

The International Business Certificate Program (IBCP) will take place over twelve weeks starting in September 2003 to November 2003. The IBCP gives participants a practical, broad-based view of what it takes to be successful in international business, focusing on getting a product financed, transported, marketed, sold and paid for abroad. Each session will present in-depth coverage of a specific topic, presented and taught by the course leaders and area experts – recognized leaders in the greater Richmond international business community.

The VCU School of Business faculty member Dr. Van R. Wood, Philip Morris Chair in International Business and Professor of Marketing and Business Law, along with George L. Hiller, J.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor in International Business and former International Trade Manager for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership will coordinate the program.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• manage import/export operations more confidently
• locate the best markets for products
• negotiate successful international sales
• understand legal issues: NAFTA

Participants will receive the International Business Certificate from VCU upon successful completion of the program at the closing reception. The fee for the program is $995, which includes all course materials, readings and other materials distributed during class. Class size is limited to 40.

For further information regarding the IBC Program or to obtain a registration form, please contact Dr. Van R. Wood, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Business, 1015 Floyd Avenue, Box 844000, Richmond, VA 23284-4000, (O) 804.828.1746, (F) 804.828.6615, e-mail: vrwood@vcu.edu.