SUNY Binghamton: New Delhi - Technology, Economy, and Society in India

This  faculty-led program to India is part of a 4-credit course which is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in learning about the culture, society, and commerce in India. It provides students a unique opportunity to study and understand the social, technological, economic, and political environment of India both in an academic setting and in the field. Students will be exposed to many different aspects of India, using an eclectic mix of lectures, written material, movies, meetings and interviews, and books. The course will help students learn historical and contemporary trends in India, develop an international perspective, understand the opportunities afforded by emerging economies like India, and become familiar with a geopolitically very important, culturally-diverse country. A major aspect of the course is that students will get to interact with Indian students, scholars, and leaders in diverse fields. The integrated course-work and travel component will give students a theoretical and experiential understanding of an Eastern country that is different from the United States in many ways, yet also similar in other ways. In light of the above, this program is relevant for students of various majors in Harpur, SOM, Watson and more.

The India-tour component will last for 12-14 days and consist of lectures, business and cultural site visits, meetings with local executives, and formal and informal time with local students. Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Indian culture to better understand the social, political, business, and economic environment.