Microeconomics of Competitiveness:
Firms, Clusters, and Economic Development

Spring 2007

Registration Fee

The Microeconomics of Competitiveness course is open to:

  • Graduate students from University of Maryland College Park and University of Maryland Baltimore
  • Economic development professionals, government officials, members/heads of industry associations, researchers, and all others interested in regional and national competitiveness and prosperity

Students from the Robert H. Smith School of Business may register for the course on Testudo. Non-Smith School students from UM College Park and UM Baltimore interested in attending the course are invited to write to Professor Vinod Jain indicating their educational and professional background as well as career interests.

Economic development and other professionals can register for the course online by clicking here.

Registration Fee for Professional Participants

Up to February 15: $3,250
After February 15: $3,500

Registration fee includes

The fee for professional participants includes tuition, all course materials, and business lunches on course days. When you register, you will receive a letter of confirmation, complete course details, contact information, plus a map of the location. Payment must be received before the first day of class. Please note also that invoice requests are only accepted up to two weeks prior to first day of class.

Cancellation and substitution policy (professional participants)

If you are unable to attend the course for any reason, you may make substitutions at no extra charge but we would appreciate prior notice. There are no refunds for missed sessions/days.

If you wish to cancel your registration we require at least two weeks' prior written notice. If you cancel at least two weeks prior to the conference, an administration fee of 20% will be payable. If full payment has already been made, the balance (less the administration fee) will be refunded. If your cancellation notice is NOT received at least two weeks prior to the first day of class, you will be liable for payment of the full fee and will not be entitled to any refund.

For any questions, please contact:

Ms. Lisa Barnard, Assistant Director, CIBER
Phone: (301) 405-9575
Email: lbarnard@rhsmith.umd.edu