Virtual MBA Fair Presents Leading Business
Schools at Launch Event
HONG KONG/PRNewswire-Asia/ -- "New media -- new
opportunities" -- that is the motto under which one of the leading event
organizers of the region, UBM Asia, will launch MBAwired APAC (http://www.mbawired.com/ ), a
virtual MBA fair for candidates in Asia interested in attending business
school.
(Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2010/04/19/20100419602891.jpg
)
Virtual fairs replicate the features of face-to-face events in a
virtual world: instant messaging, voice and video chat and webinars
allow participants to interact at virtual booths, in the auditorium and
even in virtual networking lounges. Visitors benefit from live
interaction with exhibitors and speakers -- all without leaving their
desk.
When MBAwired APAC opens its doors on June 3rd 2010, individuals
interested in joining an MBA program will have many opportunities for
research and education. Similar to face-to-face meetings, candidates
attend a virtual venue to meet school representatives, students, and
alumni at the exhibition booths. MBA prospects can also attend
presentations and panel discussions in the auditorium and ask their
questions to experts who will host public chats in the virtual
networking lounge.
Almost 15 business schools have confirmed their participation --
amongst those are top ranking schools such as Thunderbird, ESSEC, IE,
Cambridge and many more. The organizers emphasize the broad geographical
range with schools from Asia, Europe and the USA being represented.
Candidates will be able to ask their questions, download information and
get valuable contacts for future follow up.
The virtual auditorium will be center stage for expert presentations
on how to select the right business school and program, strategic
approaches to the admission process, the GMAT test, and how to match MBA
studies with career plans.
Advice will be also available by independent MBA consultants in the
virtual networking lounge. This public chat area will enable
participants to ask their questions, contribute their experience and
benefit from discussions about MBA studies.
"Choosing the right business school goes beyond official rankings it
is about the personal fit. With the online event we do not replace
personal meetings but we make them much more efficient. We open the door
to creating the perfect match between prospective student and the
schools available. The virtual setup of MBAwired enables attendees to
get crucial first hand information and establish valuable personal
contacts with schools' representatives, students and alumni," said
Jerome Hainz, Manager eBusiness at UBM Asia.
The access to MBAwired is free of charge for prospective students -- a
simple registration is required at http://www.mbawired.com/candidates.html
(http://www.mbawired.com/candidates.html
).
About UBM Asia
UBM Asia is the leading organiser of exhibitions in Asia, and the
biggest commercial exhibition organiser in the two fastest growing
markets in Asia: China and India, with associated print and online
media. Owned by United Business Media Limited which is listed on the
London Stock Exchange, we organise trade fairs that are the leading ones
of their kind, provide high-quality business information through
publications and extend the global reach of sellers and buyers through
our reputable B2B and industry-specific portal sites. With our
headquarters in Hong Kong, we operate throughout Asia and the USA.
For further information, please contact:
Jerome Hainz
Tel: +852-2585-6129
Fax: +852-3749-7495
Email: jerome.hainz@ubm.com
Website: http://www.mbawired.com/candidates.html
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Source: UBM Asia MBAwired
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