Overview of GL & SL Life in Dubai

2. DEVELOPING A GLOBAL MINDSET
Intellectual
Capital
Regional & Global
business savvy,
cosmopolitan outlook
Psychological
Capital
Passion for diversity, quest
for adventure, self
assurance
Social
Capital
Intercultural Empathy,
Interpersonal impact,
diplomacy

3. GLOBAL LEARNING
YOUR LAST LEG OF THE
TRI-CITY EXPERIENCE
By Megna Kalvani, Sr. Manager, Global Learning & Student Life

5. THE 7 EMIRATES

6. GCC
• Gulf Cooperation
Council (GCC),
political and economic
alliance of six Middle
Eastern countries—
• Saudi Arabia
• Kuwait
• UAE
• Qatar
• Bahrain
• Oman

9. LAWS OF THE LAND –
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
• Muslim country with conservative laws that are
strict in its moral & ethical code
• Legal framework: Dual acting system, comprising
mainly Islamic Shariah & aspects of conventional
law
• Ignorance of the law is not considered or
accepted as an excuse in the law court.
• Dress codes
• Smoking/alcohol/drugs

11. OBJECTIVE AND LEARNING GOALS – FOR A
“GLOCAL” MINDSET
1. To promote intercultural awareness and
communication
2. To provide a comprehensive understanding of the
region’s political, economic, social, technological,
environmental legal and cultural landscape
3. To achieve a working knowledge of local business
practices through direct interaction with industry
leaders and government officials

12. UNDERSTANDING EMIRATI CULTURE & BUSINESS
This
evening!

13. CAREER
RELEVANT
INDUSTRY
ACTIVITIES
Industry Exposure: Through
visits, guest lectures, and
special events you will be
exposed to a variety of
professionally relevant
industries
OUT OF
CLASSROOM
EDUCATION

14. PESTEL FRAMEWORK = GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADER
Political
Economic
Social
Technological
Environmental
Legal
System, structure, leadership, and electoral system
inflation rate, interest rates,
foreign exchange rates,
economic growth patterns
cultural trends,
demographics,
population analytics, etc
innovations and adoptions
Labor laws and legal practices
that effect the local business
environment
weather, geographical
location, global changes

15. MEASUREMENT:
ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
• What is the political situation of the country and how can it
affect the industry?
• What are the prevalent economic factors impacting businesses
in this region?
• How much importance does culture have in the market and
what are its determinants?
• What technological innovations are likely to pop up and affect
the market structure?
• Are there any current legislations that regulate the industry or
can there be any change in the legislations for the industry?
• What are the environmental concerns for the industry?

16. GLOBAL LEARNING PROCESS
Familiarization
You will become
acquainted with learning
outcomes as related to
the GL program.
Experiential
Learning
You will be exposed to
firsthand learning
experiences as related to
business operations in a
global setting.
Reflection
You will communicate
valuable insights that
reflect upon GL activities
and how they relate to
your future career.

17. Tri- City Workshops
• Additional Tri-City workshops will be conducted as supplemental instruction
to emphasize the values of Global Learning with the specific objective of
facilitating a comparative analysis of the Regional Business Environment
and PESTEL framework as it pertains to each unique campus.
Current Event Quiz Competition
• Bi-weekly current event quizzes will be administered for all students via
blackboard. For every correct answer, student will earns points. Top scorers
will be rewarded as part of the competition.

18. GLOBAL LEARNING ASSESSMENT
• At the end of each term, Global Learning will be assessed based
on student’s final submission of a reflective paper (a summary of
what was learnt) on the Blackboard and your attendance on each
of the activities.
• Submission of Reflective Paper is MANDATORY.
• The assessment will be based upon student’s understanding of the
PESTEL parameters
• Learning outcomes of the P2E/PRP, Technical Knowledge and
Global Learning are measured and reflected in composite scores

20. STUDENT
LIFE
includes fun, social,
recreational and sporting
activities.
The SP Jain global experience
Out of classroom learning
soak in diverse cultures and emerge as
knowledgeable and culturally rich graduates

21. CULTURAL
AND SOCIAL
EVENTS:
Participate in unique cultural
and social activities that aim
to help you connect to one
another, engage with your
community, and partake in
experiences that are
embraced in this global city,
Dubai

22. Student
Leadership
Activities:
Expand your leadership skills by
volunteering for programs such as
committees, clubs. You will also
have opportunities to volunteer
with CSR indicatives and attend
workshops for skill building.

23. Sporting and
Recreational:
Inter and Intra University Sports
tournaments, Weekly fun sports
sessions based on student
preference and local resources.

24. WHAT TO DO IN THE DUBAI?
•Desert Safaris
•Wadi adventures
•Burj Khalifa
•Mall culture
•Theme parks
•Global Village
•Marine Clubs
•Local festivals
•Trips to surrounding Emirates
•Paintball
•MORE
How can I self-explore?
Public transport
RTA, Dubai Metro
What’s new in town?
Timeoutdubai.com

25. EVENT PROCEDURES
Communication
• Newsletters
• Pre-Event Email
Activity Sign Up
• Sign up takes place 4-5 days prior to any event
• Sign up will be coordinated by student committee
members
• If you sign up and decide you do no longer want to
attend; you must send an email to cancel your booking
at least 24hrs prior to the event.
• If you sign up and do NOT attend without notice, you will
receive a PENALITY.

26. GL COMMITTEE
• Staff to Student liaison
• Leadership of Activities
• Assistance with logistics
• Communication
• Web Write ups
• Event Photos

27. DO YOU HAVE AN…
Here’s what to do…
1. Tell your Student
Committee members
2. Speak to the GL Staff
directly in person or via
email

28. WELCOME TO DUBAI!
LOOK FORWARD TO
CREATING A RICH GL EXPERIENCE
By Megna Kalvani, Sr. Manager, Global Learning & Student Life