PRESENTING: MINI MBA

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1 POWER IN PREPAREDNESS EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF A FOX PRESENTING: MINI MBA Certificate of MINI Masters of Business Administration Summer 2013 Receive instruction from committed and reputable faculty. Learn about business, strategy, innovation, economics and entrepreneurship. Learn the practical skills necessary to effectively manage in the 21 st century. 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Program... 3 Trips and Corporate Visits... 4 About Temple University and the Fox Business School... 6 Detailed Course Description Economics Environment in the 21st Century Strategic Cost Analysis for Enterprise Management Enterprise Financial Management Managing Marketing in the Enterprise Strategic Management/R&D/Innovation Leading and Managing Teams and Individuals Risk Management... 9 Tentative Itinerary Sample Faculty

3 THE PROGRAM The Mini MBA Program offers a broad review of the key ideas, tools, and techniques that are required to prosper in the 21 st economic and business. The Mini MBA focuses on training you on all the fundamentals of business. This program will teach you to experience today s business decisions making techniques through lectures and case studies of the most important areas of business. You will become a better manager and decision maker by class discussion of the cases presented. The program will examine subjects like Accounting, Corporate Finance, Marketing, Strategic Management/R&D/Innovation, Human Resource Management, Risk Management and more. Business management and leadership are fundamental to personal and professional triumph. The leaders around you are among the highest paid and most respected people. This seminar will teach and challenge you to become a better managers and leader. If you have faith in yourself you will see yourself as a leader soon. Remember that the only limitations you have as a person are those you set up in your mind. You will be able to acquire many management, business and leadership tools taught at Temple University. You will also have a chance to meet American companies in the USA. You will also be able to visit Washington DC and see, among other sites, the government locations. You will have a tour 1n New York City see, amount other sites, the financial centers of the world. You will learn what you have to know about economics, finance accounting and other business skills. You will learn how to invest in relationships! Leaders need to have great relationships with their followers and manager in order to maintain their respect and loyalty. This seminar will teach you not only to reveal yourself as a great person but to inspire greatness in others. 3

4 Leaders achieve excellence by being willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. You will be able to manage and interact better in your professional accounting environment with an instructor that coached to success accounting leaders worldwide. Top management has to have the best tools in the 21 st century. You will learn how to understand the new generation economics. You will obtain the latest tools needed for managing in the USA and apply it in Africa. You will also understand how to operate in the global economy and conduct international business The program will take place in the Fox Business School of Temple University where you will attend 1. Economics Environment in the 21st Century 2. Strategic Cost Analysis for Enterprise Management 3. Enterprise Financial Management 4. Managing Marketing in the Enterprise 5. Strategic Management/R&D/Innovation 6. Leading and Managing Teams and Individuals 7. Risk Management TRIPS AND CORPORATE VISITS Cities and locations: 1. Philadelphia 2. Washington 3. New York City 4. Atlantic City 5. Corporate Visits 4

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6 ABOUT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY AND THE FOX BUSINESS SCHOOL Temple University was founded in Temple is one of Pennsylvania s three public research universities, along with the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has designated Temple as Research University/High Research Activity, including it among the top universities in the nation with comprehensive curricula and nationally recognized research programs. With more than 5,500 students and 154 full-time faculty, The Fox School is the largest, most comprehensive business school in the Philadelphia region and among the largest in the world. Established in 1918, The Richard J. Fox School of Business and Management name was conferred in The School has a long history of innovation in education, introducing new curriculum and programs in advance of current business trends. In 1942, it added an MBA program. By 1970, when the MBA became a vital tool for career development, the program was already well-known in the region. The continued expansion and strengthening of the program led to its accreditation in 1973 by AACSB, the International Association for Management Education. The PhD program in Economics was established in 1976 and is now one of three accredited PhD programs at The Fox School. Accreditation ensures that the school continually meets high standards in admissions policy, curricula, faculty, library and computer facilities, and educational innovation and technology. With over 42,000 graduates, two-thirds of whom live and work in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, The Fox School is the primary source of management talent in the region. This important network of business associates continues to connect with The Fox School by mentoring and advising students; speaking at events; introducing employers to the school, resulting in internship, recruitment and hands-on learning opportunities; and providing financial support. 6

7 DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTION 1 ECONOMICS ENVIRONMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY The session offers an introduction to some of the key concepts used by economists. It consists of two components, one on microeconomic analysis and one on macroeconomic analysis. The main topics covered in microeconomics are the effective functioning of competitive markets and potential need for government intervention. The goal of the macroeconomics section is to understand the interactions among the main policy areas: monetary policy, fiscal policy, and wage-setting. Conceptual and theoretical frameworks will be discussed from the perspective of applied policy illustrations, providing the participants with a hands-on understanding of modern economic analysis. The participants will gain a thorough understanding of professional economists' ways of thinking and a concise overview of the most important topics and approaches in microand macroeconomics. No background in economics or mathematics is necessary. 2 STRATEGIC COST ANALYSIS FOR ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT You will advance your ability to use accounting principles and concepts to make better day to- day business decisions as you examine cost behavior, variable margin, costvolume profit relationships, budgeting, break-even and incremental analysis. You will also learn to use capital budgeting and discounted cash flows to determine the acceptability of investment alternatives from a cost/resource perspective. Your research projects and out of- class assignments incorporate spreadsheet analyses and Internet resources. 7

8 3 ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Enterprise Financial Management will sharpen your skills in analyzing and valuing public and private enterprises, as well as techniques for assessing the desirability of adding new assets. You will examine traditional discounted cash flow and comparable methods applied to both old and new economy firms. In addition, You will study the financial issues associated with mergers and acquisitions, financial restructuring, optionbased compensation and taking a company public. 4 MANAGING MARKETING IN THE ENTERPRISE Customers are the lifeblood of an organization. They make purchases that generate the revenues that are required for a firm to sustain its value-creating activity. The second year marketing course provides cutting-edge strategies, tools, and analytics that managers can rely upon in their quest to acquire new customers and/or keep and grow existing ones and those students can themselves apply to enhance their own firm s value-creation activity. 5 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT/R&D/INNOVATION Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship is highly relevant to a broad range of positions especially those in organizations where innovation is a high priority. In particular, new product development personnel, R&D managers or team leaders, innovation project managers, technical sales or marketers, consultants, knowledge management professionals, technology commercialization personnel, or founders, as well as employees, in entrepreneurial start-ups. Attendees will learn from leading researchers as well as successful entrepreneurs and experienced innovation management professionals from some of the best R&D companies in the world. 8

9 6 LEADING AND MANAGING TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS By exploring the interpersonal dynamics of individuals and groups, You will hone your leadership skills and your ability to create cohesive teams with collective investment in reaching goals. You will be better able in both traditional and virtual organizations to: manage conflict, dependency issues and difficult personalities; listen effectively and present yourself and your ideas to others; and manage virtual employees. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT The efficient management of risk confers competitive advantages to firms. The risk management process occurs at every level of the firm, from strategic decision making to functions such as marketing, finance, and accounting. This course is designed to introduce risk management in the context of general corporate management. Each step in the process will be reviewed in detail, including identification of risk, measurement and analysis of potential impact, and appropriate treatment techniques. Risk financing options will be discussed in the context of global insurance and alternative capital markets. The course presumes no knowledge of risk management or insurance. However, while the tools discussed are applicable to all types of risks facing a firm, we will concentrate on the class of risks known as pure risk events; those that pose the threat of a loss if they happen, but no possibility of a gain. 9

10 TENTATIVE ITINERARY Day Location Activity 1 Nigeria- Philadelphia Arrive in Philadelphia and Check in Hotel 2 Philadelphia Tour Philadelphia 3 Philadelphia Training sessions 4 Philadelphia Training sessions 5 Philadelphia and New Jersey Business Visits 6 Philadelphia Training sessions 7 Philadelphia Training sessions 8 Atlantic City Tour Atlantic City 9 Philadelphia Training sessions 10 New York Tour NYC 11 New York Tour NYC 12 Philadelphia-Nigeria Leave Philadelphia 10

11 SAMPLE FACULTY Kenneth J. Kopecky, W.D. Fuller Professor of Economics and Finance, Department Chair Biography: Dr. Kenneth Kopecky was an assistant professor at Ohio State University before joining the Federal Reserve Board in Washington D.C. as a senior economist. While at the Board, Ken worked on the Monetary Control Act of 1980 and the reevaluation of the Federal Open Market Committee s operating procedures. Dr. Kopecky s areas of expertise include monetary economics and financial markets. He has published more than 30 refereed articles in the leading journals of the field including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Monetary Economics, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of International Economics, and Journal of International Money and Finance. Since coming to Temple in 1988, Ken has taught courses in both economics and finance, and has served as assistant dean for graduate programs, chairperson of the department of finance, and executive editor of the Journal of Economics and Business. John Soss, Assistant Professor Biography Dr. John Soss has over twenty years of distinguished experience in the practice and study of international capital markets. He leads the Fox School s financial engineering program following a dynamic investment banking career in New York and London, including senior positions at S.G. Warburg and the Union Bank of Switzerland. Dr. Soss managed derivatives franchise business in North America, Europe and Asia. Additionally, his professional background includes spearheading specialized structured product and quantitative research teams. Dr. Soss teaching and research interests focus on global derivatives and international financial markets. He was the recipient of numerous awards for excellence in teaching, including the Fox School s 2007 FMA Teacher of the Year. Bruce Rader. Assistant Professor (Teaching/Instructional Track) Finance Dr. Bruce B. Rader (Ph.D. University of Houston 1995), prior to receiving his Ph.D., has had a variety of experience including project management for a wide range of civil engineering projects and institutional sales of fixed income securities. Since joining Temple University Fox School of business in 1996, Dr. Rader has taught courses in derivatives, corporate finance, investments and valuation on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a strong advocate of developing critical thinking skills in students in the application of financial theory. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst who opinions are quoted by the local news, and his financial market commentary is and has been broadcasted by local TV and radio stations. Mr. Tony Petrucci. Assistant Professor- Instructor (Practice) Human Resources Management Mr. Tony Petrucci is the founder of Career Movement Executive Search, a firm servicing companies in finding top talent at the executive 11

12 and middle management levels. In 2008, he also founded Career Movement Leadership Consulting, Executive Coaching and Outplacement. During his eight-year tenure at ARAMARK, he rose from director to vice president of human resources, overseeing human resources strategy for 14,000 employees. Mr. Petrucci has served as a faculty member at Holy Family University, Saint Joseph s University and the Fox School s MBA programs. He has published two books on leadership, multi-site management, and career development. Mr. Petrucci earned his bachelor s degree in industrial engineering technology from the University of Dayton and his MBA from the University of Louisville after spending four years as a commanding officer in the U.S. Army. He is pursuing a PhD in organizational leadership from Regent University. Dr. Susan Mudambi. Associate Professor (Teaching/Instruction al Track) Marketing and Supply Chain Management (MSCM) Susan M. Mudambi's research addresses marketing strategy, with special interests in the role of technology in marketing and international business, and in customer and supplier relationship strategies. She has published in numerous journals, including MIS Quarterly, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Journal of Management Studies, Industrial Marketing Management, and Management International Review, among others. Susan has extensive teaching experience in undergraduate, MBA, and executive programs, both in the U.S. and overseas. She earned her M.S. at Cornell University and her doctorate at the University of Warwick, a top research university in the UK. She also has considerable managerial experience, including positions in marketing at Bell & Howell Co. and IBM, and in the political arena as a lobbyist and political analyst. Susan joined the Fox School's Marketing Department in 2000, and has a secondary appointment in Management Information Systems (MIS Dr. Mitrabarun Sarkar Professor of Strategy & Innovation & Stauffer Research Fellow MB Sarkar's (Ph.D. Michigan State University; MBA Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad; BA (Economics) St. Stephen's College, New Delhi) research interests lie in innovation strategy, technology entrepreneurship, and emerging economies. His work has been published in several top-tier journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, Management Science, Organization Science, Journal of International Business Studies, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. MB serves on the editorial review board of the Academy of Management Journal and the Journal of International Management. He has won several awards for his research, including the prestigious 2005 Academy of Management Journal's Best Paper Award. He is currently researching how MNCs reinvent their business models through innovation initiatives in emerging markets; how knowledge protection strategies impinge on open innovation efforts; how the effect of scientist turnover on a losing firm is 12

13 influenced by the social and knowledge structures within the organization; and how incumbents play industry disruptors, among others. MB is currently serving as the elected Program Chair of the Entrepreneurship & Strategy interest group of the Strategic Management Society. His teaching interests lie in Strategic Innovation and Global Strategy. At Fox, he won the Professional MBA 2008 Professor of the Year. MB is leading the India Research Initiative, an effort to enhance the capacity of Indian management scholars to publish high quality research. MB cochaired the Strategic Management Society s Special India Conference in December 2008 in collaboration with Prof CK Prahalad as the convener. He is also on the SMS steering committee that is planning a special conference to commemorate Prof Prahalad's many contributions to strategy scholarship and practice. MB is a Charter Member of the Indus Entrepreneur (TiE), Hyderabad Chapter. He is also a visiting professor at business schools in Europe and India. Prior to joining academia, MB had founded a media company in India which produced television programs, corporate films and 13