GDI Client Company – Japan, COO & CFO, Fall 2023 (Ed Tech)
Our experience with the GDI Program, driven by a team of dedicated university students’ team and a seasoned business mentor, was remarkably insightful and beneficial. Their fresh perspectives and enthusiastic approach brought important insights to our business, demonstrating impressive professionalism and a keen understanding of our business challenges. Their suggestions were not just practical, but both thoughtful and effective, directly contributing to our market expansion in the U.S. This collaboration not only provided us with valuable insights but also highlighted the talent and potential of the next generation of professionals. We’re truly appreciative of the positive impact the GDI Program has had on our business.
The GDI program provides students an opportunity to learn about real business through their understanding of the client companies. It also gives students an opportunity to develop analytical, team work and communication skills - all critical for the business world.
Serving as a mentor in the Global Development Initiative program at the Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas, has been a fun and rewarding experience for me. I have worked with student teams for the past five or six semesters, assisting client companies in Mexico, Sweden and South Korea.
The GDI program is a very impactful experience for the students because it is a research project, not a hypothetical case study. The students must understand the company's services/products, analyze the SWOT, and evaluate possible market strategies.
GDI Student – Israeli Company, Class of Spring 2023 (All Terrain Vehicles)
I had the pleasure of being a project leader alongside my team members, coach, and mentor. We gained meaningful international business experience in a domestic learning environment. Various skills such as time management, business meeting conduction, and industrial research were utilized. It is one thing to take classes and learn about global business, it is another thing to be engaged in consultation with an international company.
GDI Student – Swedish Company, Class of Spring 2022 (Rural Broadband Development)
Thank you, Mr. Howorth! And I also want to say thank you for all the help and opportunity you provided me during the Global Development Initiative in 2022. That experience has been priceless during my job interviews as it gave me first-hand involvement working on data procurement and consultation. It was always a talking point and helped me get my current job at Murphy Oil Corporation, so I truly appreciate what you and Professor Zydorek did for us during that course! Thank You!
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