MBA ACADEMY HARVARD FACULTY CLUB SUMMER 2015 1 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 2 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. 3 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 4 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 5 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. 6 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. 7 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 8 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. 9 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. 10 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. 11
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