The program is held in three locations: Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany. Executives are assigned to the class closest to their business address, unless otherwise requested by them. Executives will be expected attend all monthly classes (9) and complete all class assignments with the assistance of their university interns. Assignments are focused on completing parts of their international business plan.

Applicant Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated by the Applications Committee, based on the following criteria; however, an executive need not meet ALL criteria to participate in the program. Multiple attendees from companies are welcome and encouraged.

Company Decision-maker: Applicant has decision-making authority or influence for company direction or sales.

Company Size: Applicant's company has more than 10 employees and sales of at least $2 million. Other companies will be admitted on a space-available basis.

Domestic Business Success: Applicant's company has stable domestic sales.

International Market Experience: Applicant's company has some recent international experience.
 
Quality of Management: Applicant's company has a stable organization and business plan.

International Experience of the Applicant: Applicant's international experience fits well with the level of other applicants.

Product Outlook: Applicant's product or service is viewed as "exportable" by the United States Department of Commerce Foreign Commercial Service.

Company Commitment: Applicant's company will allow the applicant to attend class one day monthly and fulfill all class assignments.

Contribution to the Region's Economy: The program will benefit the company and the regional
    economy through increased productivity or sales.

Geographic Location: Applicant can attend the class located nearest their company. Classes will be
    held at Syracuse University, the University at Albany, and the University at Buffalo.
 

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