GLOBE is a one-of-its-kind business education programme which aims to cultivate a global mindset in its students through first-hand experience. In prior years, Year 1 and 2 GLOBE students were given a golden chance to experience the dynamic business world on an orientation trip abroad before school started. In 2005, they went to Nagoya and Osaka. In 2006, they visited Singapore. This year, the destination was South Korea. In this historical and industrial tour, they understood how the history, national spirit, culture and economic situations of Korea affect business decision making, and learnt how its successful electronics and heavy industries came into being.
During the visit, GLOBE students learnt about the mission and roles of the government-funded organization, as well as how the newest technological advancements and utilization of local culture helped boost tourism.
At Suwon, the birthplace of Samsung Electronics Company, GLOBE students had the opportunity to feel and touch some of the fi nest and latest electronic products. At the same time, they came to appreciate the effort of the company to incorporate practicality and style into their designs - to lead the age of digital convergence. Samsung Electronics Company also revealed to GLOBE students their new management strategies and how they contributed to their success.
Pohang Iron and Steel Company is the world's fourth largest steelmaking company. During the industrial tour of the company, GLOBE students were amazed at the scale of the factory site - there are harbour ports and a power plant built to serve only the company. Students were also given a valuable chance to witness one of the steel-making procedures.
Unknown to many, Korea is ranked first in terms of displacement of vessels, with Samsung Shipbuilding Company being one of the main contributors. After the trip to Samsung Shipbuilding Company, GLOBE students acquired much information about the building process and also the current market situation of the shipbuilding industry.
