HONG KONG, May 10 /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.
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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: [email protected]
SOURCE UBM Asia MBAwired