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1 California International Business University Catalog W. Ash Street, Third Floor San Diego, California Telephone: (619) Fax: (619) All rights reserved. No part of this catalog may be reprinted, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or in any way utilized, in any form or by any means either electronic or mechanical, including electronic copying, photocopying or recording, currently existing or hereafter invented, without prior written permission of California International Business University.

2 CIBU Going Forward in : A Year of Transitions California International Business University (CIBU) is growing and thriving, and we fully expect the years ahead to be productive and meaningful for the University and its students. Because of the growth, the University will be making some important transitions in the academic year. During the fall quarter, we will maintain the status quo in most ways, but for the spring semester a few significant changes will occur, including the following: 1. The current good relationship with Niels Brock International Business College is expected to involve an official merger. Plans for the merger are in process and will, if all proceeds as we expect, become official by the spring 2016 semester. 2. In spring 2016, the University will move from the current quarter system to a semester system. This move will necessitate a change from quarter hours to semester hours, a different schedule for classes (4 hours rather than CIBU s accustomed 5 hours per week), and slightly different program requirements and course loads. The University has already been working with students to apprise them of such changes and will continue to work with them as we approach the spring 2016 semester, which will begin in February Our goal is to make the transition as smooth as possible. Other changes are occurring even as early as fall 2015: 1. Vatel, an international hotel/hospitality educational institution with campuses around the world, has partnered with CIBU, which is offering hotel/hospitality courses as electives for the MBA program, designed primarily for the Vatel students who have enrolled in the MBA program. Vatel students, who hail from many nations around the world and have international work experience, add immeasurably to the international flavor of CIBU. In addition, hotel/hospitality elective courses will be offered in the new four-year bachelor s program, which we expect to launch in fall Finally, too, a hospitality tourism management certificate program has been approved by Vatel and will be offered soon. 2. Dr. James Gardner, highly respected CIBU Board member and Pro Vice-Chancellor for International at De Montfort University in England, has stepped down as a member of the CIBU Board. Dr. Gardner helped CIBU frame the partnership with Niels Brock. He will be sorely missed, but we wish him well with his many responsibilities. 3. Steffen Herskind has come from Niels Brock to CIBU for 3 months (September to December 2015) to serve as Deputy Vice-President. As Director of Instructional Technology at Niels Brock, Mr. Herskind brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, particularly in terms of helping CIBU gear up for full implementation of Moodle as a learning management system. We are pleased to have Steffen aboard, if only for an all-too-brief 3 months. 2 P a g e

3 4. CIBU now has a new Vision statement (see p. 10), new goals (see p. 11), and Key Performance Indicators which will be used to assess academic quality and to promote continuous quality improvement. 5. CIBU will be implementing a new full four-year Bachelor of Science in Business degree in fall While the University previously offered only a two-year (upper level) BS degree, this new and exciting degree program will provide students with the full four years of an undergraduate education, including General Education courses. Peter Vail, organization development guru, has argued that organizations today must operate under conditions that seem like permanent whitewater that is, constant change, transitions, and even crisis. CIBU has accepted change as the norm today and is planning for and even embracing productive changes that will propel the University ahead in positive directions. After having endured basic survival challenges a few years ago, CIBU is now poised to move forward confidently through whatever whitewater it may encounter. 3 P a g e

4 President s Message Anya Eskildsen Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of California International Business University (CIBU). It is my honor and privilege to introduce our school s catalog. I am very pleased with our offer of programs and educational services. The purpose of this catalog is to give you a comprehensive understanding of the school s curricula, its services and policies. As with any document, you may have questions and we are happy to answer any you may have at our offices or via telephone at (619) or at cibu@cibu.edu or review our website at CIBU has always had a very specific mission and vision in mind. It is to encourage and foster the development of an international perspective and the necessary educational experience to prepare its graduates to function effectively, responsibly, and respectfully in the growing transnational world of commerce. To that end, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning environment both in and out of the classroom with a global and realworld experienced faculty, in a mutually supportive student and faculty community. As part of the overall mission, we focus on the international business world. We pay particular attention to providing our students the cultural understanding and better communications strategies for the challenges of the changing global commerce. All of our programs, both degree and non-degree, as well as our certificates, and other educational services, including each class, lecture, event, and initiative, have that mission in mind. You will find our programs are packed with basic business concepts and leadership skills woven together with the worldly perspective necessary for a truly global citizen. And we do this in a friendly family-style environment to initiate our students more gently into the world. Important to note, following several years of collaboration and exchange, CIBU is planning to join with Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College, creating a unique Danish-American business educational institution in America s Finest City. Given the linkage with Niels Brock, the most innovative and international business college in Denmark, CIBU will provide the best possible international business learning environment a student could hope for. Whether you join the CIBU community for your entire academic career or as a short-term student, you will walk away uniquely informed and with a broader perspective of the world we all live in and work in. Sincerely, Anya Eskildsen President California International Business University 4 P a g e

5 Table of Contents CIBU Going Forward in : A Year of Transitions... 2 President s Message... 4 Mission, Vision, and Supporting Objectives Mission...12 Vision...12 Cooperation and Linking...12 Supporting Objectives...12 Ethics...13 Purpose...13 Accreditation...14 California State License...14 University Administration...16 Governance...16 Board of Trustees...16 Administration and Staff...16 Faculty...17 Academic Objectives (by degree)...19 General Information...21 Program and Student Characteristics...21 Teaching Methodology...21 Location...21 Educational Programs...21 Program Objectives...21 Doctor of Business Administration Degree...21 Master of Business Administration Degree...22 Master of Science in International Management Degree...22 Bachelor of Science in Management Degree...22 Facilities and Other Information...22 Campus...22 Learning Resources/University Library...22 Instructional Materials and Equipment...23 Student Services...23 Counseling and Advising Services...23 Career Services...23 English Language Services...23 Wireless Laptop University...23 Social Media Privacy Policy...23 Orientation...24 Housing...24 Transportation...24 University Catalog P a g e

6 Visitors...24 Admission...24 General...24 Application Filing Period...25 Requirements for Admission...25 DBA (Domestic Students)...25 DBA (International Students)...25 Masters (Domestic Students)...26 Masters (International Students)...26 Bachelor s Degree...26 Transfer Credits/Non Academic Credits...27 Certificate Programs...28 Requirements for Admission...28 FocusEnglish...28 Business Fundamentals and Skills...28 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)...28 Hospitality and Tourism Management...28 Transfer Credits for Non-Degree Programs...29 Transcripts...28 Proof of Financial Responsibility...28 Health Insurance...29 Foreign Student Admission and Visa Services...28 English Language Proficiency...30 V.A. Vocational Rehabilitation...30 V.A. Educational Benefits...30 V.A. Admission and Transfer Credit Criteria (Non-Collegiate)...30 Withdrawal from Classes-Veterans...31 Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at our Institution...31 For Degree Programs...31 Transfer Credit...31 For Certificate Programs...31 Notice of Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at CIBU...31 Transfer Credit...31 Receipt and Acceptance Notification...31 Enrollment Agreement...31 Graduation Participation...32 Student s and CIBU s Right to Cancel Enrollment...33 Tuition Refund Policy...33 Federal Return of Title IV Funds Refund Policy...33 Financial Aid Consumer Information...34 Federal Direct Student Loan Programs...34 Loans...35 Federal Pell Grants...35 California Student Tuition Recovery Fund P a g e

7 Financial Responsibility of Students...36 Financial Responsibility...36 Financial Aid...36 Academic Policies and Procedures...36 Academic Year...36 Withdrawing from the University and Leave of Absence...36 Class or Course Cancellation or Discontinuation...37 Directed Studies...37 Attendance Policy...37 Make-Up Work...37 Statement on Academic Freedom...37 Faculty and Employee Involvement...37 Policy Relative to Compensating an Employee...38 Student Records and Transcripts...38 Academic Records...38 Payment and Release of Records...38 Confidentiality of Student Records...38 Enrollment Verification and the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act...39 Grading...40 Definition of Unit of Credit...40 Instructional Contact Hours/Credits...40 Grading and Grade Point Average (GPA)...40 Grading Scale...40 Computing Grade Point Average...40 Assignment of Grades and Grade Appeals...41 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)...41 Maximum Program Length (MPL) Quantitative Measurement of SAP...41 Earning Degree/Credential...41 Evaluation Points in the Academic Program Qualitative Measurement of SAP...41 Academic Probation...42 Maximum Terms of Academic Probation...42 Removing Academic Probation Status...42 Academic Dismissal...42 Academic Evaluation of Students Placed on Academic Probation...42 Effect of Grades on Satisfactory Academic Progress...42 Incompletes...42 Withdrawn, Withdrawn Failing, Transfer of Credits...44 Academic Suspension...44 Academic Suspension Reinstatement...44 Mitigating Circumstances...44 Appeal of Academic Probation Status or Dismissal...44 Satisfactory Progress Veterans...44 Changing Programs or Seeking Additional Degrees...44 Repeating a Course Undergraduate Students P a g e

8 Repeating a course Graduate Students...44 Repeating to Raise the GPA...44 Personal Conduct Policies...44 Sexual Harassment Policy...45 Sexual Assault...45 Academic Integrity Policy...45 Student Faculty and Staff Conduct...45 Drug and Alcohol Policy...46 Campus Safety...46 Campus Security Report...46 Complaint/Grievance Procedure...47 Arbitration at CIBU...47 Acknowledgement of Waiver of Jury Trial and Availability BBB Rules...48 Student Policies and Procedures...48 Non-Discrimination Policies...48 Discrimination Grievances...48 Students with Disabilities...48 Student Discipline...48 Reasons for Probation, Suspension, and Dismissal of Students...49 Non-Academic Reasons for Student Discipline...49 Hearing Committee...50 Appeals...51 Grievances Relating to Discrimination or Sexual Harassment...52 Filing a Complaint with the Dean or Designee Informal Procedure...52 Formal Procedures...52 Grade Appeals...53 Grounds for a Grade Appeal...53 Initial Inquiry...53 Grade Appeals Committee...53 The Grade Appeal Hearing...54 Student Rights...54 Letter from the Dean...55 Program Information...56 Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program...56 Admission Requirements...56 Transfer Credit...56 Program Requirements...56 Preparatory Background Requirement...56 The Doctoral Curriculum: Structure, Content, and Functional Breadth...56 Degree Requirements DBA (see also Appendix A)...57 Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program...58 Admission Requirements...58 Transfer Credit...58 Program Requirements P a g e

9 Degree Requirements MBA (70 Quarter Units)...58 Master of Science in International Management (MSIM) Program...59 Admission Requirements...59 Transfer Credit...59 Program Requirements...59 Degree Requirements MSIM (60 Quarter Units)...60 Bachelor of Science in Management (BS)...60 Admission and Transfer Credit Criteria (Collegiate)...60 Transfer Credit...61 Program Requirements...61 Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College Study Abroad...61 Course Numbering...62 Course Descriptions...63 Certificate Programs...71 FocusEnglish ESL...71 Program Description...71 Admission Requirements...71 Transfer Credits...71 Program Requirements...71 Graduation Requirements...71 Business Fundamentals and Skills...71 Program Description...71 Admission Requirements...71 Transfer Credits...71 Program Requirements...71 Graduation Requirements...72 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages...72 Program Description...72 Admission Requirements...72 Transfer Credits...72 Program Requirements...72 Graduation Requirements...72 Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate...72 Program Description...72 Admission Requirements...73 Transfer Credits...73 Program Requirements...73 Graduation Requirements...73 Fee Schedule for Student Services /2016 Academic Calendar...74 Appendix A Doctoral Degree Program...75 Standards and Policies...75 Committee Oversight...75 Program Administration P a g e

10 Educational Activities...75 Program Development...75 Transfer Credit...75 Program Requirements...75 Minimum and Maximum Study Period...76 Curriculum...77 Dissertation Committee...77 Chair of the Dissertation Committee...77 Student Responsibility for Self-Assessment of Progress...77 Student Appointments and Communication with Dissertation Committee Members...77 The Dissertation Requirement...77 Faculty...77 Teaching Schedules and Load...77 Faculty Stability...78 Admissions...78 Transfer of Credit...78 Library, Instructional Resources, and Technology...78 Staff...79 Physical Holdings...79 Additional Library Access...79 Faculty Role...79 Tuition and Fees...79 DBA Faculty...79 CIBU Tuition...82 Index P a g e

11 This catalog is available on the Internet at and in alternate formats upon request. For more information, contact Student Affairs at (619) Although every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, students and others who use this catalog should note that laws, rules and policies change from time to time and that these changes may alter the information contained in this publication. CIBU reserves the right to add, amend or repeal any of its rules, regulations, policies or procedures. More current or complete information may be obtained from the appropriate administrative office. As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement. CIBU hosts events that are often open to the public such as, but not limited to, graduation, job fairs and workshops. Such events may be photographed, videotaped or Webcast. By attending an event, a person is granting the University the right to use any such still or motion images or voice recordings in future publicity or publications as needed and without compensation. No release shall be required by the University to utilize in an appropriate manner any images captured during a public event.. 11 P a g e

12 MISSION, VISION and ETHICS Mission To advance the standards for evidence-based improvement of student learning and practical educational experiences through critical thinking, cultural intelligence and analytical competence in preparing graduates to excel in an entrepreneurial environment and a maturing global market. Vision CIBU is ambitiously and continually committed to meeting the needs of the international business community by developing and delivering educational programs that: Inspire students to maximize their potential; Build cutting-edge entrepreneurship; Uniquely foster cross-cultural understanding. It is CIBU s ambition and commitment to become one of the most international and innovative business schools in the United States, and to be recognized for our skilled teachers who facilitate and inspire the students learning process, in that they: Conduct themselves effectively, efficiently, and professionally; Provide world-class education crafted to maximize student abilities; Focus on the changing needs of the corporate world; Develop an exciting, engaging, student-centered learning environment. Cooperation and Linking CIBU and Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College have joined together to create a unique educational partnership that provides a Danish-American business educational institution in San Diego. The link with Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College, the most innovative and most international business college in Denmark, offers CIBU a truly contemporary and global foundation for practical learning. The link creates value for students and companies by combining the Scandinavian way of learning, that focuses on student involvement and independence, with American commercial thinking. Through Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College, CIBU will partner with recognized universities around the world, giving students access to an extensive variety of business programs abroad. The new international approach to education will provide the best possible learning environment a student could hope for. 12 P a g e

13 Supporting Objectives The objectives are based on responding to the mission and other challenges. The University shall pursue the following objectives to sustain and strengthen our position as a leading international private business university: To encourage the intellectual and creative development of a diverse group of students by helping them to learn about themselves and their environment and to understand the values of confidence and honesty. To foster development of critical thinking, written and oral communications, and quantitative and qualitative analysis as well as international perspectives needed to contribute to communities and fields of endeavors; To provide the capability to function effectively in a variety of cultural contexts and to increase the cultural intelligence (CQ) of students; To offer advanced undergraduate and graduate students professional training and preparation for careers. Goals The goals include: develop an internal climate of diverse students promoting an international understanding of transnational organizations and entrepreneurship; provide an ongoing assessment of student learning by using key performance indicators and data to guide the improvement of academic programs; prepare students across all programs to effectively engage in organization assessment and problem solving specific to transnational and global organizations. Ethics CIBU is committed to the highest ethical standards in the pursuit of the mission and vision. The policies, procedures, and standards are informed by CIBU core values set forth below. These values are honored in our daily structure and activity as members of this community. We are committed to: Respect- We respect the rights and dignity of others. Integrity - We conduct ourselves with integrity in our dealings with and on behalf of all individuals in our environment. Accountability - We are accountable as individuals and as members of this community for ethical conduct and for compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and directives. Excellence - We conscientiously strive for excellence in our work. 13 P a g e

14 Purpose CIBU s central purpose, as an institution of higher learning, is to be a business university with a true international character within an expanding world of international business educational institutions in America and abroad. The CIBU model trains students to enter into various positions in the international marketplace including, but not limited to, entry-level positions for undergraduate students, management positions for master s degree students, and senior administrative positions for graduates of the doctoral program. This corporation is a non-profit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for charitable and public purposes. This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of Accreditation California International Business University is accredited by ACICS and has been approved to offer professional doctoral-level program in Business Administration. ACICS has examined and validated the university s program requirements and educational operations for quality and compliance with ACICS standards. For purposes of the United States Federal financial aid affecting American students, ACICS s current scope of recognition from the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) extends only through the Master s degree level. Founded in 1912 the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools ( is one of the most respected and longest established national accreditation associations of academic institutions in the United States to award certificates, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral degrees.. ACICS Address: 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington D.C , (202) , ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). California State License CIBU is a California non-profit, 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation chartered in the State of California and is a private institution. It is a private institution approved to operate by the 14 P a g e

15 California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) is the agency that administers the Act. CIBU has been approved to participate in FAFSA, which means that students can get help to cover the total cost of education. Regardless of income, most people are eligible for some kind of financial aid. This can include: Grants and campus based programs (sometimes called free money or gift aid) Loans, including Federal Stafford Loans for students, Federal PLUS loans for parents and alternative loans. In addition, this University is granted approval to admit nonimmigrant alien students by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). 15 P a g e

16 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION GOVERNANCE CIBU is a private postsecondary university in the State of California. The corporate trustees and officers are listed below. BOARD OF TRUSTEES ERNST LYKKE NIELSEN Chairman of the Board ANNE MADSEN Board Member DOUGLAS WINTERS Board Member ANYA ESKILDSEN Board Member LARS GOLDSCHMIDT Board Member JAMES GARDNER Board Member PHILLIP BABB Board Member STEPHEN SMITH Board Member ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF EXECUTIVE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS STUDENT AFFAIRS ANYA ESKILDSEN President WILLIAM HOWE, III, Ph.D. Dean of Academic Affairs BRIAN HAWKINS, M.B.A. Dean of Student Affairs & Special Programs LAUREN WOO, M.B.A. Vice President of Administration & Chief Administrative Officer MARCUS BENNIEFIELD, D.B.A. Accountant, Financial Aid Director & Director of Compliance TEM BUGARIN, D.B.A. Director of Doctoral Program KERRY LISTER, M.L.I.S. Librarian and Learning Resource Manager SaraLloyd Truax Admissions Officer AMY CULLEY Administrative Officer 16 P a g e

17 FACULTY Our faculty members are drawn from a wide range of academic disciplines and serve as advisors in guiding and assisting our students toward the completion of their specific degree programs. CIBU recognizes our faculty members as being instrumental in fulfilling our commitment of developing tomorrow s global business leaders today. Phillip R. Babb, J.D. Juris Doctor, Thomas Jefferson School of Law Master Business Administration, National University Bachelor of Science Law, Thomas Jefferson School of Law Research interests and teaching specialization: Negotiation, Business Law, Ethics, and Cultural Intelligence Tim Becker, D.B.A. Doctor Business Administration, United States International University Master Business Administration, University of Dallas Bachelor of Arts German, Luther College Research interests and teaching specialization: Marketing, Management, e-commerce Erna Belshaw, M.Ed. Master of Arts in Education TESOL, Alliant International University Master of Arts Marital and Family Therapy, Bethel Seminary Bachelor of Arts Spanish Linguistics and Literature, California State University, Fullerton Research interests and teaching specialization: Intensive English Language, ESL, Business Communication Marcus A. Benniefield, D.B.A. Doctor of Business Administration, California International Business University Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science Business Administration, San Diego State University Research interests and teaching specialization: Marketing, Economics, and Finance Tem E. Bugarin, D.B.A. Doctor of Business Administration, United States International University Master of Arts International Relations, Salve Regina College Master of Business and.public Administration, Southeastern University Master of Science Operations Research, Naval Postgraduate School Bachelor of Science Mathematics, California State University at Fresno Research interests and teaching specialization: Statistics, Methodology, Marketing R. David Flesh, M.B.A. Master of Business Administration, University of California, Berkeley Master of Science Economics, Arizona State University Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University Research interests and teaching specialization: Economics Julie Ensign, M.B.A. Master of Business Administration, Northeastern University Master of Arts, Education, TESOL, Alliant International University Bachelor of Arts History, Wellesley College Research interests and teaching specialization: Business Communications, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management, Leadership, Business Strategy, and Intercultural Communications Dan Ershadi, M.B.A. Master of Business Administration, Central State University Research interests and teaching specialization: Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration 17 P a g e

18 Susi Goodman Haugh, M.Ed. Master of Education, San Diego State University Bachelor of Arts Spanish, San Diego State University Research interests and teaching specialization: Human Resource Management, Business History and Culture, Communication, Leadership, Team-Building, Use of Educational and HR software Brian P. Hawkins, M.B.A Master of Business Administration, Thunderbird School of Global Management Bachelor of Science Business Administration, University of San Diego Research interests and teaching specialization: Marketing and Entrepreneurship Robin Heckler, M.B.A Master of Business Administration, University of Illinois Bachelor of Science Business Administration, San Diego State University Research interests and teaching specialization: Human Resource Management, Event Management, Business Internship William S. Howe, III, Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Administration and Policy, Stanford University Master of Arts Education, Educational Administration and Policy, Harvard University. Master of Arts Sociology, Stanford University Master of Arts English, University of Massachusetts Bachelor of Arts English, Northwestern University Research interests and teaching specialization: Leadership and Management, Organization Development Georg Schlueter, Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy Engineering Physics, Rheinisch Westfalische Techische Hochschule, Aachen University Master of Business Administration, Rheinisch- Westfalische Techische Hochschule, Aachen University Master of Science Nuclear Engineering, Rheinisch- Westfalische Techische Hochschule, Aachen University Bachelor of Science Rheinisch-Westfalische Techische Hochschule, Aachen University Research Interests and teaching specialization: Economics, Finance, and Strategic Management George K. Sharghi, D.B.A. Doctor of Business Administration, United States International University Master of Science Industrial Management, University of Dallas Research interests and teaching specialization: Finance, Economics, International Business Eddie Sturgeon, J.D. Juris Doctor, University of Santa Clara School of Law Bachelor of Arts Economics, San Diego State University Research interests and teaching specialization: Law, Ethics Lauren Talia, D.B.A. Doctor of Business Administration, Argosy University Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science Computerized Business Administration, Coleman University Research interests and teaching specialization: Management Information Systems, International Management 18 P a g e

19 Degree Bachelor of Science in Management (BS) Master of Science in International Management (MSIM) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Academic Objectives (by degree) Objectives The upper-level bachelor s degree program is designed to build on prior academic training to introduce students to domestic and international business issues. BS objectives for students include: -Prepare for employment in the fields of management, marketing, human resources and international business. -Develop an understanding of international business and globalization. -Develop skills in the areas of cultural intelligence, active and skillful analysis of information, effective oral and written communication, teamwork, decision making, entrepreneurial management, and diversity in the business environment. The MSIM program is designed to provide students with the management and economic skills to secure employment as business managers in a global economy. The program is structured to train students to understand human resource and legal issues associated with international business, to analyze economic indicators, and to function effectively in a multinational business environment. Additional objectives for students of the MSIM program include: -Develop a wide-ranging appreciation for the political, historical, cultural, economic, and geographical factors that impact international business. -Develop innovative skills for working within an intercultural environment, including integrated knowledge, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and disciplined thinking. The MBA program is designed to train students to understand management issues in international corporations and entrepreneurship opportunities/challenges. Additional objectives of the MBA program for students are: -Prepare for careers or career advancement by understanding classic and contemporary theories in business administration and applying those theories with key practical skills all managers need to succeed. -Prepare to meet the demands of today's competitive global business environment by understanding and applying current management and leadership concepts and techniques. -Demonstrate disciplined managerial skills, including emotional intelligence, observation and interpretation, planning, and implementation, while considering the impacts of technology, globalization, emerging markets, and multiculturalism on organizations. The DBA program provides mature insights and exposure to career role models and leaders, while it also prepares students to conduct research and publish in their field of study. The objectives of the Doctor of Business Administration program are: -Prepare for careers in advanced positions of leadership in business, government, international institutions, and the nonprofit sector. -Understand and apply the research skills to develop, identify, and assess key global business indices and effectively transform such data into strategies for the global economy. Such skills include ability to work across cultures, written and oral communication, and integrated/interdisciplinary thinking 19 P a g e

20 Non-Degree FocusEnglish ESL (ESL - English as a Second Language) Business Fundamentals & Skills (BFS) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)* Objectives The FocusEnglish program provides students with the skills in general English necessary to succeed in today s business environment. The program prepares our graduates to function effectively in multiple English-speaking contexts. Objectives for students include: - Demonstrate the ability to be able to speak and understand everyday spoken American English. - Understand and interact effectively with American culture. - Utilize skills of cultural intelligence and reflective thinking focused on decision making The BFS program is designed to provide professionals and students with business fundamentals and skills for the work place. Curriculum includes fundamentals of the English language, business communication, business writing, vocabulary, and grammar. Objectives for students include: -Develop a sound, useful understanding of American business. -Develop effective cultural knowledge, disciplined thinking, oral and written communication, and meeting skills for a global environment. The TESOL Certificate program was designed specifically for individuals who want to develop their skills as English Language Instructors. Objectives for students include: -Understand and apply the theoretical foundations of TESOL methodology. -Demonstrate practical skills gained through mentoring by veteran teachers and observed practice teaching experience. Hospitality and Tourism Management * Program expected to be offered in the Fall of 2016 The Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate is designed for individuals planning a career in the hospitality and tourism industry. Objectives for students include: -Understand and apply basic concepts and principles of tourism management, with a focus on practicing speaking and listening in English. -Understand and apply information on American business and hospitality practices. -Develop skills in the areas of entrepreneurship, problem recognition, problem solving and communication. 20 P a g e

21 GENERAL INFORMATION Program and Student Characteristics CIBU programs are transnational, providing a global perspective and the appropriate skills for success and leadership in the global commerce environment. CIBU programs respond to environmental changes and their impacts, providing the understanding to evaluate and appropriately react to an organization s changing economic, social, political, cultural and technological contexts. CIBU programs are experiential, providing practical experience in multinational teams on applied organizational challenges. CIBU and Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College have entered into a unique educational partnership creating a Danish-American business educational institution in San Diego. By linking with Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College, the most innovative and international business college in Denmark, CIBU offers a truly contemporary and global foundation for practical learning. The link creates value for students and companies through combining the Scandinavian way of learning, with its focuses on student involvement and independence, with American commercial thinking. Students who attend CIBU bring special and unique combinations of international experience, talents and skills, including languages, cross-cultural experiences, multinational and entrepreneurial work experiences, and differing cultural perspectives. Teaching Methodology CIBU s faculty understands that cultural perspectives are important in the presentation of material, both from faculty and student perspectives. Active student participation and leadership in class and team assignments are required. Content material is presented in lecture and various media frameworks as well as through pragmatic, practice-oriented structures. Case studies are utilized to focus on theoretical content and act as a practical way of applying theory. In addition, teaching includes exposure to actual company leaders, executives, founders and entrepreneurs through company visitations and guest presentations; the use of the Socratic method; and inclusion of strategies such as simulations; problem-based learning, role playing, teambased projects; field trips; and debates. CIBU students will benefit from our use of the Scandinavian teaching method, which focuses primarily on the student. This leads to authentic and fundamental development of the student s general character. By combining skills with knowledge, CIBU will prepare the student for academic studies as well as business life. Location CIBU is located at 520 West Ash Street, Third Floor, San Diego CA All class sessions will be held at this address. CIBU is near the city s business and financial district, in the Little Italy neighborhood. Many companies and organizations, including banks and government offices, are within a short walk of the University. Students will also find many bookshops and the city library in the area. The University is a short distance from the Horton Plaza Shopping Mall, the city s vibrant Gaslamp District, and San Diego s world famous Balboa Park, the home to the San Diego Zoo and a number of museums and concert sites. The San Diego area offers a rich and diverse variety of intellectual, cultural, and recreational activities. The Mexican city of Tijuana is only a few miles away, and Los Angeles is a short drive to the north. CIBU is also strategically positioned to take advantage of the immense economic importance of the Pacific Rim and the complex global economy. Educational Programs The curriculum of CIBU is grounded in international business and management theory and practice. Graduate degree programs emphasize corporate experiences from perspectives of case studies, presentations and visitations with executives and entrepreneurs. The design of the programs reinforces its mission for inter-cultural sharing of perspectives and learning among students, faculty and visiting lecturers. Program Objectives The students studying at CIBU, whether at the graduate or undergraduate level, follow a rigorous course curriculum. The academic programs are designed to provide students with the tools to be successful business leaders and entrepreneurs and exhibit strong leadership qualities needed in the greater global business community. A graduate of CIBU with a BS, MSIM, MBA and/or DBA will be able to use critical thinking skills to analyze business concepts, and use problem-solving techniques and recommend technological solutions to meet the desired organizational objectives. Each graduate will strive for excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate leadership qualities in a multicultural environment. Graduates will need skills to make ethical business decisions and to recognize the global nature of organizational and economic activities. Doctor of Business Administration Degree The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree is a specialized program primarily for qualified individuals wishing Page 21

22 to pursue advanced career tracks in business and management. The University s international character provides significant opportunities for doctoral students to pursue topics of intellectual interest and research with a global emphasis. The program is designed to accommodate both the working professional and the full-time student. The curriculum sequence, scheduling of courses and dissertation research are designed for qualified individuals to pursue the degree on a part-time or a full-time basis. A minimum of 150 graduate level quarter-units (30 courses) after the bachelor s degree plus submission of a dissertation must be completed for graduation. Students who have completed the CIBU MBA (14 courses) will take a total of 16 more courses plus the dissertation. Master of Business Administration Degree The Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) is a fourteen-course program that can be completed in approximately fifteen to eighteen months. Master of Science in International Management Degree The Master of Science in International Management Degree (MSIM) is a twelve-course program that can be completed in approximately one calendar year, twelve months. Bachelor of Science in Management Degree CIBU offers an upper-division Bachelor of Science in Management (BS) degree program for students who have completed their general education requirements and wish to pursue an undergraduate business degree. Only upper division courses are offered at CIBU. CIBU administration will assist students to review academic files and ensure that all necessary degree requirements are fulfilled. A minimum of 45-quarter units (9 courses) of upper division courses must be completed at CIBU. A total number of 180- quarter units with an overall minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for degree completion. FACILITIES AND OTHER INFORMATION Campus CIBU is conveniently located in downtown San Diego with a view of the San Diego Bay. It is at the edge of the Little Italy neighborhood. Our facilities include a well-stocked library with student study areas, access to research databases, and student-use computers and printers. The University also provides students with a lounge equipped with a microwave oven, vending machines and a water cooler. The University is fully-equipped with Wi-Fi that students and faculty have access to while at school. The classrooms have been named after cities with a meaningful connection to our growth since the founding in 1995, including Copenhagen, Istanbul, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul. Each one is equipped with multi-media and audio-visual capabilities, maximizing faculty and students ability to present. Learning Resources/University Library [Kerry: review the following 3 paragraphs] One of the goals of the CIBU Library is to provide services and resources to meet the educational, information and research needs of students, faculty, and staff. CIBU has a Learning Resource Center with a variety of print materials, such as newspapers, periodicals, journals and business holdings for educational and research needs. Additional resources include electronic databases, books, and a library catalog. Services include reference, database search training, research assistance, and library orientations. Students have access to remote research databases included in The Library and Information Services Network (LIRN), which includes the Gale InfoTrac and ProQuest databases. LIRN provides 24/7 online access to electronic journals, books, videos, podcasts, etc. in a wide variety of disciplines that support our academic and general studies. These full text research databases include Academic OneFile, Business Insights: Global, ABI/Inform Complete, General Business File ASAP, Dissertations and Theses, Entrepreneurship, etc. and allow students to conduct research from home or on campus. In addition, students have access to Hoovers, a premier source of business information. Students receive training on how to access LIRN and other useful online research tools, such as Google Scholar, The Wall Street Journal online and SSRN. Procedures on how to access the LIRN databases and other library resources are provided at orientation and are available at the Library. To obtain the User ID and Password to access the databases or for assistance searching LIRN, contact the Librarian at library@cibu.edu or call (619) The library s print collection includes approximately 2,500 physical volumes and approximately 100 unique doctoral dissertations by CIBU students, faculty, and other colleagues. The collection also includes a wide variety of business periodicals as well as daily newspapers. All incoming students are provided with a Library Orientation training session/tour and are encouraged to utilize both the print and online resources available to them. In addition to our print collection and online resources, CIBU students can access San Diego State University s (SDSU) databases on their campus. CIBU also maintains a corporate membership with SDSU and issues library cards to DBA students so they may Page 22

23 also borrow library materials. CIBU also maintains an Interlibrary Loan agreement with the University of San Diego Library (USD). Students have access to the many public libraries in the San Diego region, including San Diego County and City libraries. Residents may establish library cards with the San Diego City and County Libraries with proper identification (current picture ID and proof of CA residency). Instructional Materials and Equipment Students are expected to purchase required books and other class materials for each course. Students should budget a minimum of $100 per course. Instruction will be provided in classrooms which are equipped with white boards, projectors and Audio/Video equipment. Student Services Many support services and activities are offered through the Student Affairs Office to all CIBU students. Services include: Career advising, information, support and guidance Academic counseling and advising Assistance with internship search Educational, occupational, and personal advising Placement assistance Resume development and review Assistance with Optional Practical Training (OPT) for qualified students Student activities in which to participate Student life and organizations in which to join extracurricular activities including community volunteering and sports clubs Workshops/forums structured for academic support and skills development Counseling and Advising Services The faculty and the administrative staff are available to assist individual students to attain academic and career goals. Students are encouraged to seek assistance for any problems, personal or otherwise, that would preclude receiving maximum benefits from their educational experience at CIBU. Students who need professional counseling will be referred to outside services. Faculty members, the Registrar s Office, Student Affairs department and the Dean, are available to guide students through problems arising from schedules, course selections, grades, assignments, and graduation requirements. Career Services CIBU places a high priority on preparing our students for careers throughout the course of their academic studies. Due to the nature of our students, many already have work experience prior to enrollment and anticipate growth within their chosen fields. For others who require placement assistance, the University offers guidance in re-careering and other occupational information. English Language Services In order to ensure that our students get the most out of their learning experience, CIBU offers English language services to help students succeed. English language services are geared for students who need a little extra guidance with language challenges encountered on a day-to-day basis, both inside and outside of the classroom. The workshops will answer specific questions students have (e.g. clarifying grammar, understanding vocabulary, refining pronunciation, practicing presentations, etc.) Students will receive help to further their confidence and eagerness to participate in conversations in a small, supportive environment free of intimidation. CIBU offers a four hour per week supplemental English program for $200 a month. CIBU also offers Conversation Station, an informal environment in which students can refine their English speaking simply by conversing with others about a variety of topics. Each workshop is facilitated by a strong speaker of English, who will allow students to suggest interesting current events to discuss. CIBU does not charge a fee for ConversationStation. Wireless Laptop University The University has a wireless computer environment. Classrooms and study areas are equipped with wireless access points for high speed Internet. All students are required to have a laptop computer for use in the classroom and for course assignments. Laptop and wireless interface information and minimum specifications are available from the front desk and in the Student Handbook. Social Media Privacy Policy Section of the California Education Code provides: As used in this section, social media means an electronic service or account, or electronic content, including, but not limited to, videos or still photographs, blogs, video blogs, podcasts, instant and text messages, , online services or accounts, or Internet Web site profiles or locations. Section of the California Education Code provides: (a) Public and private postsecondary educational institutions, and their employees and representatives, shall not require or request a student, prospective student, or student group to do any of the following: (1) Disclose a user name or password for accessing personal social media. (2) Access personal social media in the presence of the institutions employee or representative. (3) Divulge any personal social media information. (b) A public or private postsecondary educational institution shall not suspend, expel, discipline, threaten to take any of those actions, or otherwise penalize a student, prospective Page 23