MBA
ACADEMY
HARVARD FACULTY CLUB
SUMMER 2015
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MBA Academy at Harvard Faculty Club
MBA Academy Session I - June 29 to July 3 will take place at the Radcliffe
Institute. MBA Academy Session II - will take place at the Harvard Faculty
Club from July 20- July 24 2015.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
21 DAYS OF CLASSES, TOURS, ROOM AND BOARD
BETWEEN JUNE 7–AUGUST 22, 2015 (ROLLING ENROLLMENT)
Join us for the MBA Academy at
Harvard Faculty Club or at Radcliffe
Institute this Summer 2015! The
program consists of 21 days (20
nights) of exciting classes,
events, fantastic visits, and a
grand tour of the East Coast.
Learn and connect with faculty
and other students in a
stimulating and creative
environment, where students
improve their teamwork skills
while working onpractical and
academic challenges.
Age group: 18+ or current college
students
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PROGRAM FEATURES
Get the elite Ivy League experience: Students have a chance to visit Harvard campus,
classrooms, libraries, restaurants, and other amenities. Experience campus academic
atmosphere, use of Harvard campus, classroom, library, restaurant, coffee lounge,
green lawns and other amenities. Have direct contact with Harvard’s higher
education model.
Experience the American judicial system.
Visit nearby museums, galleries, beaches, sporting events, American shopping malls,
and movie theaters.
21 days (20 nights) of classes with Harvard University professors led by Dr. Noam
Wasserman.
College admissions and educational experts will explain how to find the best match for
your future American higher education.
The world’s top satellite communications expert, former Hughes Space and
Communications (now Boeing Space Systems) Senior Scientist, and chief architect and
vice president of engineering for defense & aerospace giant, Lockheed Martin Space,
and L-3 Communications gives a lecture on satellite communications, past, present,
and future.
Live in Harvard residences, two students per single-sex room. During trips, students
live in single-sex rooms, two students per room.
Three meals a day are included during classes. On trips, students can choose their own
meals at food courts and other restaurants. (Typical food costs are $25-$30/day.)
All class materials inclusive. Receive a certificate of completion.
Faculty will provide recommendation letters for your future undergraduate/graduate
applications.
Experience the wonders of the Northeast: visit Boston, Wall Street, World Trade
Center site, Statue of Liberty, United Nations Building, Times Square, Rockefeller
Plaza, New York’s Fifth Avenue, Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell,
Washington D.C., Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, White House, Capitol Hill,
Harvard, MIT, and Niagara Falls.
Students are covered with accident and medical insurance. International flights into
Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS). Airport Pick up & Drop-off inclusive.
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Day 1
Arrival and settle into Harvard. Welcome to All!
10:00–11:00
11:00–12:00
12:00–1:00
1:00–2:00
2:00–3:00
3:00–4:00
4:00–5:00
5:00–6:00
6:00–7:00
7:00–8:00
Day 2
Day 3
Registration
and Campus
Tour
MBA Class 1
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Satellite
Communications
MBA Class 2
MBA Class 4
MBA Class 6
MBA Class 8
Find the
Best Fit for
College
MBA Class 3
MBA Class 5
MBA Class 7
MBA Class 9
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Return to
dorm
Quincy Market
Harvard
Square
Fenway Park
8:00–10:00 Boston Harbor
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Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Business
Business
Business
English Class 1 English Class 2 English Class 3
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
10:00–11:00
11:00–12:00
12:00–1:00
1:00–2:00
2:00–3:00
3:00–4:00
4:00–5:00
5:00–6:00
6:00–7:00
7:00–8:00
8:00–10:00
10:00–11:00
11:00–12:00
12:00–1:00
1:00–2:00
2:00–3:00
3:00–4:00
4:00–5:00
5:00–6:00
6:00–7:00
7:00–8:00
8:00–10:00
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
STEM Class 1
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
Workshop 3
Workshop 4
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
MBA Class 10
MBA Class 12
MBA Class 14
MBA Class 16
MBA Class 18
MBA Class 11
MBA Class 13
MBA Class 15
MBA Class 17
MBA Class 19
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Harvard
Square
Jazz Concert
Harvard
Ensemble
Band
Performance
Return to
dorm
Return to
dorm
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
STEM Class 2
Day 15
Business
Business
Program Summary
English Class 4 English Class 5 and Certificate Issue
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
MBA Class 20
MBA Class 22
MBA Class 24
MBA Class 21
MBA Class 23
MBA Class 25
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Beer Garden
at Harvard
Return to
dorm
Return to
dorm
Lunch
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MBA COURSE DESCRIPTION
MBA Foundation
Classes 1
More than ever before, the ability to understand and be understood is critical for success in the corporate world. Communication is no longer limited by the narrow definitions of the past. Achieving a
business leadership position today means not only being adept at both oral and written communication,
but also understanding communication from a strategic point of view and knowing how to be effective.
Business Environment
Classes 2 and 3
This course systematically explores the external environment in which businesses operate - legal and regulatory, macroeconomic, cultural, political, technological, and natural. Additionally, the course will examine the critical opportunities and threats that arise from an analysis of external business conditions.
Students will apply scenario planning to a selected industry and synthesize trends in Business world.
Marketing Management
Classes 4 and 5
In today’s business world, success can often be attributed more to the genius of a company’s marketing
efforts than to the genius of its products or services. A clear understanding of the importance of marketing, as well as a grasp of effective marketing practices, is essential for anyone who wishes to achieve a
position of leadership. You will gain a working knowledge of both marketing theory and its practice.
International Business Management, U.S. Law and Export Control
Classes 6 and 7
Globalization has opened the world marketplace to companies that were once merely regional or even
local operations. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and decision-making skills to
perform effectively as a leader within a company with global operations. Course content covers multinational business strategies, from exporting to foreign direct investment, as well as economic, US Export
Law, The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Financial and Managerial Accounting
Classes 8 and 9
Effective leadership in today’s complex and highly regulated business environment demands more than
a working knowledge of basic accounting practices. Managers must fully grasp sophisticated financial
and managerial accounting concepts and be able to apply them with ease in handling day-to-day responsibilities. Managers must also be well versed in the intricacies of corporate governance and assets.
Operations and Project Management
Classes 10 and 11
In today’s business environment, the success of organizations depends on the effective and efficient
management of operations. Methods to select, plan, and improve organizational processes will be
examined. The application of optimal capacity decisions in supply chains, development production,
and inventory plans and schedules will be performed. The student will learn quality management and
improvement of productivity skills.
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Human Resource Management
Classes 12 and 13
Organizations are composed of groups of people who work together to achieve defined outcomes. Experience has proven time and again that the key factor which differentiates successful companies from
those who struggle to survive is people who make up the employee base. While the human resources
function is given the specific task of planning for and resolving many employee-related issues and needs.
Managerial Economics
Classes 14 and 15
This course surveys the fundamental concepts and methods of economic analysis for managers. Real-world decision making is emphasized. Application of key economic concepts such as market demand,
market supply, market equilibrium, marginal analysis, production, costs, revenue, profit, and market
structure constitute the core material of the course.
Corporate Finance
Classes 16 and 17
Financial decisions made at the higher levels of a business organization can have far-reaching effects.
Intended to achieve firm operating goals and create shareholder value, they must be made judiciously,
with a thorough understanding of all the factors involved. In this course, you will learn to apply the
analytical techniques required for developing effective and workable financial solutions.
Strategic Management
Classes 18 and 19
One of the keys to success for today’s organizations is their ability to develop, implement, and accurately
evaluate effective business strategies. In this course, you will integrate the knowledge you have gained
from your prior MBA courses to develop and sharpen your skills for formulating, deploying, and assessing an organization’s strategy for achieving competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Applied Marketing Communication Theory
Classes 20 and 21
Case studies, reflective exercises, advanced readings, and practical experiences are among the methods
used in this course to illustrate how theorists and strategists will drive the continued evolution of the
marketing communication professions.
Individual and Organizational Intelligence
Classes 22 and 23
This course focuses on the application of systems theory, social psychology concepts, organizational lifecycles, and biological principles to the understanding of business operations. Includes a review of basic
business principles, multiple intelligences, organizational intelligence, organizational culture, emotional
intelligence, biomimicry and organizational DNA.
Psychology of Marketing
Classes 24 and 25
This course provides an exploration of the use of behavioral science techniques to influence product
and service creation, pricing, promotion and distribution channels. Includes a discussion on the use
of functional magnetic resonance studies, psychological persuasion, subliminal cues, lie detection, and
consumer color choice.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Workshop 1
International Relations
Professor of International Affairs International Security Program, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs,
Harvard University
Workshop 2
Building Dynamic Websites
Harvard Web Expert for Computer Science
Workshop 3
Shakespeare
Harvard Arts and Drama Expert, Lecturer on Dramatic Arts, Harvard University
Workshop 4
University Applications and Resume Building Workshop
Harvard Expert on Admissions process
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TRIP SCHEDULE
DAY 15
New York City
Hotel: Ramada Plaza or similar
On its way to NYC from Boston, and Shopping at the
Outlet mall on its way.
DAY 16
Atlantic City Tour
Hotel: Ramada Plaza or similar
Atlantic City
(by Casino Shuttle Bus, 21+ years old only)
DAY 17
New York City Tour
Hotel: Ramada Plaza or similar
See the New York sights! We’ll tour Wall Street, Charging Bull Statue, New York Stock Exchange, Federal
Hall, South Street Seaport, Liberty Cruise, New World Trade Center, UN Headquarter Building, Times
Square, Rockefeller Center.
DAY 18
Philadelphia — Washington D.C.
Hotel: Best Western or similar
In the morning, we will visit Philadelphia, Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell. In the afternoon, we’ll
arrive in Washington D.C. and tour the White House, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History,
Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veteran Memorial, and Korean War Memorial.
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TRIP SCHEDULE
DAY 19
Corning Museum of Glass — Niagara Falls (U.S. Side)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Grand Island or similar
In the morning, we’ll depart Washington D.C. before passing through New York State to visit the Corning
Museum of Glass. After, we’ll arrive at Niagara Falls on the American side to enjoy Maid of the Mist, Spirit
of the Mist*, and Niagara Falls Illumination at night.
DAY 20
Niagara Falls (U.S. Side) — Boston
Hotel: Best Western Royal Plaza or similar
We’ll check out the Goat Island views from the Canadian Horseshoe Fall (American side), American Falls,
and Bridal Veil Falls before watching an IMAX movie about the history of Niagara Falls. In the afternoon, we
will visit the historical town of Boston and enjoy a famous Boston Lobster Dinner.
DAY 21
Boston/New York — Hometown
We’ll tour Harvard Square, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology before passing by Trinity Church and the tallest building in the New England District, the John Hancock Tower. Afterwards we’ll
shop, and then lunch at Quincy Market. At noon, we will arrive at Boston airport for a flight to NYC-area
airports (JFK, LGA, EWR). Due to travel distances between Boston and New York, we strongly recommend a
plane ticket from Boston airport BOS.
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TRIP NOTES
TRIP PRICE INCLUDES
All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
Bilingual guide (English/Chinese) for the entire tour
6 nights of hotel accommodations
Complimentary Niagara Falls Maid of Mist (Apr-Oct) and IMAX Movie
“Niagara Falls” tickets
Complimentary tickets for NYC Circle Line Cruise to Statue of Liberty
Boston Lobster Dinner
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Laundry, valet, telephone calls, wines and liquors other than those specified.
All meals (food) and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for.
Tips for the driver and guide: Suggested $8.00 per person per day.
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