MBAs explore Scandinavia
October 28, 2019
A dozen Evening MBA students explored the management of international business operations and logistics during two weeks in Finland, Sweden, and Denmark in June. The students visited companies — KONE, Suunto, Stora Enso, AstraZeneca, Volvo Trucks, Qlik, LEGO, Carlsberg, and Maersk — as well as UNICEF. The program included briefings from embassy representatives before departure and cultural outings while abroad. It was developed and led by Barbara Hoopes, associate professor of business information technology, who began such programs in 2003. Noting that it was the 10th time she had led the program, Hoopes said, “It is one my favorite things to do for Pamplin. Every trip I feel I learn as much as the students.”
The group tours UNICEF’s supply division in Copenhagen, Denmark, led by warehouse supervisor John Roger Nielsen.
The group tours UNICEF’s supply division in Copenhagen, Denmark, led by warehouse supervisor John Roger Nielsen. Sabrina Kramer and Michele Hansen listen as Nielsen explains how UNICEF works with government and company partners to strengthen supply chains that deliver essential goods supporting child survival and development around the world. (Photo Credit: Barbara Hoopes)
At Suunto in Helsinki, Finland: from left - Michele Hansen, David Ross, Amanda White, Franz Szymanski, Eric Good, Sabrina Kramer, John Dieter, Teemu Suominen (Suunto), Matti Juntura (Suunto), Rohit Mathur, Veronika Lantseva, Harrison Worthen, Manar Khaskia, Steve Lally, Barbara Hoopes.
Steve Lally (left) and Harrison Worthen look at historical automotive racing exhibits at the Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Photo Credit: Barbara Hoopes)