Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for those individuals who seek an integrated understanding of the international petrochemical business. This could include managers, planners, government and other specialists who work within the industry, those who interface with the industry, and those who work in another area of the oil and gas industry who wish to learn about this segment of the value chain.

Instructional Format
The instructional format consists of a careful balance of lectures by experienced experts and a practical “business game” workshop. In the workshop, participants, working in teams, make actual technical and financial decisions as they develop an integrated petrochemical business in the fictitious Republic of Singnam in the rapidly growing markets of Southeast Asia. The IHRDC petrochemical business simulator allows teams to monitor and review 20 years of “real-life” decisions. This careful balance of lectures and workshops is an ideal way for participants to acquire the management skills and business knowledge needed by today's petrochemical industry manager.

Awarding of Certificates
Certificates will be issued to individuals who successfully complete the program.

Program Location and Accommodations
The program will be held at the John Hancock Conference Center in the attractive Back Bay section of Boston. Known as America’s Walking City, Boston is a major historical, educational, and cultural center of the United States. For your convenience, IHRDC has reserved guest rooms for program attendees at several area hotels. Enrollees needing assistance with accommodations should contact IHRDC for bookings.

Social Activities and Administrative Assistance
We want you to feel at home during your stay in Boston. With this in mind, we will have an IHRDC Program Coordinator available on-site to assist you with non-program needs including shopping, travel arrangements and individual administrative concerns. In addition, social events are organized in the evenings and excursions by bus to regional sites of interest are scheduled each weekend.