Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program to MBA/MA students and graduates of International Development/Relations program for the year 2010/11 in USA

The Institute of International Education offers The Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program to MBA/MA students and graduates of International Development/Relations program for the year 2010/11 in USA

The Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program (EMDAP), formerly known as the “Free Market Development Advisers Program (FMDAP)” was initiated in 1992. Since then, over 230 Advisers have participated in the program, providing assistance to over 150+ businesses and organizations in 46 USAID-assisted countries. EMDAP advisers — all students and recent graduates of U.S. MBA or Masters programs — represent 86 graduate schools.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

1. U.S. citizens
2. o Note: If you are not a US citizen your application will be only considered contingent upon visa regulations of the host country.
3. Have worked a minimum of two – three years in such areas as: marketing, banking, finance, business management, information systems management, or consulting, etc.
4. Be recent graduates (within 5 years) of a masters degree program
5. OR current students who will have completed their first year of coursework in an accredited U.S. MBA or MA program in international management/ finance/development or international affairs/studies.
6. If not yet graduated, obtain approval for the ten-month leave between the first and second year of the graduate program from their U.S. academic institution and this institution’s endorsement of their candidacy if the student will still be enrolled in their academic institution at the time of the assignment.

Program Benefits:

1. One-year professional, hands-on work experience in a developing economy.
2. The unique opportunity to network with international businesses and NGOs.
3. Become a published author with the publication of the EMDAP Case Study book.
4. Immerse yourself in the local culture during the 10/12-month assignment.
5. Enhance professional opportunities to work with USAID, its implementing partners, and emerging markets.

How to apply:

Please visit http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/EMDAP/Application for detailed application instructions.

Selection process:

Selected in open, merit-based national competitions, the Advisers reflect the diverse population of students enrolled in graduate international business & development programs across the United States.

Application Deadline:

May 7, 2010

Source:

http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/EMDAP