MASTER IN INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT XVII EDITION Elective Courses and Study Tours
CALENDAR 4, 5 and 6 February DATES COURSE / ACTIVITY LECTURER 11,1 and 13 April From 6 to 9 April 5 and 6 May 16, 17 and 18 May 19 and 0 May (tentative dates) June (tentative dates 6-10 June) Managing in Emerging Markets International Business Law Munich Study tour Inter-Cultural Management New Product Development Firm Valuation London Study tour Yusaf Akbar, Central European University, Budapest, Hungary Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe Law Firm, Italian office, Milan Visits and seminars: (Tentative list): Allianz, Munich Re, BMW ECTS Credits Tim Baxter, MIB Faculty Nicola Redi, Vertis SGR Giorgio Valentinuz, MIB Faculty Company visits and seminars: (tentative list) AON, Lloyd s, Marsh, Swiss Re, Allied World Insurance, RSA, Cass Business School
4, 5 and 6 February, from 9.00am to 4.00pm Managing in Emerging Markets Lecturer: Yusaf Akbar, Central European University, Budapest, Hungary This course focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated with organizational management and business strategy in emerging markets. The course begins with an examination of the social, political, economic, cultural, and financial conditions that pose special challenges for businesses seeking to export to or invest in these regions and countries. Then the course examines specific organizational strategies firms pursue to overcome these obstacles and exploit opportunities in emerging nations. There is also a focus on crossfunctional strategies that integrate management, marketing, financial, and operational approaches, and discuss how both large multinationals and smaller, entrepreneurial firms can benefit from a better understanding of the dynamics of emerging markets 11, 1, 13 April, from 9.00am to 4.00pm International Business Law Lecturers from Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe Law Firm, Italian office, Milan 015 Course main topics - International Commercial Law Analysis of the basic characteristics of international trade agreements, as well as the ancillary provisions thereof. The module will focus on the practical problems that arise in the field of international trade. - Intellectual Property Law Analysis of the opportunities for the management of intangible assets and the exclusive rights tout court as sources of value, as well as their protection for the pursuit of the interests of innovation, corporate identity and image in the light of a proper economic competition. - Corporate Governance Examination of critical issues arising from the adoption of a model compared to others, as well as the completeness of information contained on Governance prepared by a listed company. The module also aims to highlight the indications and future trends in corporate governance. - M&A Examination of the legal framework that regulates shareholdings acquisitions, discussion about the legal issues surrounding the transaction and presentation of an overview of how these processes are managed in practice. The module also aims at transferring knowledge based on the presentation of certain case studies. 3
5 and 6 May, from 9.00am to 6.00pm Inter-cultural Management Lecturer: Tim Baxter, MIB School of Management Intercultural Management looks at the three stages necessary to work successfully in diverse contexts. We begin with cultural awareness culture as an 'invisible glue that binds group behaviour. Next we move to cultural sensitivity - understanding when and how different cultural approaches clash and impact on relationships and situations. Finally, we look at a number of key cultural models that allow us to create tools to manage difference and leverage synergy. The course includes elements of team dynamics, conflict management and communication techniques. The objective is to move towards an approach that sees difference as a essential element to be explored, understood and utilized. This 'global mindset is not designed to create an in depth knowledge of any single culture as in cross cultural communication, but rather a general attitude towards diversity and change. A variety of simulations and exercises will be used to allow participants to move quickly from theory to controlled practice and align themselves with the needs of the specific context. 16, 17 and 18 May, from 9.00am to 6.00pm New Product Development Lecturer: Nicola Redi, Vertis SGR The course aims at highlighting the most relevant methodologies used in identifying successful new product or service ideas and bringing them into the market. Participants will understand the importance of cross functional team working and how different functional expertise are used in the innovation process, having an understanding of the latest innovation theories. In particular, by the end of this course, students will be able to: manage customers needs in order to include them in product characteristics, develop and select product concepts, design and manage a new product development process, make early risk identification, understand the basic concepts of open innovation and its impact on companies organisation and business. 19 and 0 May, from 9.00am to 6.00pm (tentative dates) Firm Valuation Lecturer: Giorgio Valentinuz, MIB School of Management This course presents the main evaluation models that financial analysts and consultants adopt to determine the fair value of a company. There are many situation where is necessary or convenient to calculate the value of the firm from the assets side or from the equity side point of view, for example in case of merger or acquisition, turnaround, restructuring. For an entrepreneur or a manager it s important to know the value of her company to understand if she is creating or destroying value or to fix a price in case of listing on stock markets or in case of opening the ownership to new shareholders. 4
ELECTIVE study tours 6 9 April Munich Study Tour The school will organise transfer, hotel booking and company visits Transfer by coach 6-10 June (tentative dates ) London Study Tour The school will organise company visits/seminars Free individual travel arrangement 5