Course Pack July 2019
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Welcome to The University of La Verne
The University of La Verne is one of the most traditional and well respected American Universities.
Founded in 1891, ULV is a private non-profit institution, with its main campus in the City of La Verne, California, located just outside of Los Angeles.
The University offers Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral degrees in various fields of knowledge. Classes are taught by Ph.D.'s with extensive professional and academic experience. Host to over 8,500 students, ULV prides itself on its small class sizes, inclusive culture and a vibrant campus community.
During your visit, you will study with ULV's outstanding faculty, visit and learn from Executives at some of the world's most successful businesses, as well as take advantage of the many cultural and touristic opportunities Los Angeles has to offer.
More information may be found on the ULV website: https://laverne.edu/about/
Take advantage of this interactive map to learn more about the area: https://wbs.page.link/LVMAP
Dates & Duration (2019)
Course Structure:
The course follows a similar structure, designed to give students a blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience. We do our best to ensure student groups are very multi-cultural. Class sizes are capped at 30 students.
Courses are rigorous. It will be very difficult to complete the course without attending all classes. Weekends are left open so students may explore Los Angeles and enjoy cultural opportunities. Please note, a graduation ceremony will take place on the last day of the programme.
2 Week Programme:
Advanced Topics in Business Strategy.
Please see detailed schedule under Programme Schedule below.
Course Information & Readings
Advanced Topics in Business Strategy:
Student Profile:
Experienced professionals, MBA's and those near the completion of an MBA or equivalent degree interested in improving their business decision-making.
Students will capably integrate internal and environmental analyses to create decision-making processes that result in better business decisions.
How do successful businesses navigate complexity, turbulence, and ever-changing markets?
Globalization has made decision-making processes increasingly challenging for managers.
Experienced professionals and MBA degree holders, enjoy a unique opportunity to discuss cases and make and analyze decisions using business simulation software. They discuss results within competitive teams using contemporary theories to evaluate decisions.
The course is intended to hone students' business acumen by conveying an understanding of decision-making process results and consolidating participants' current strengths. Participants will meet with top executives at relevant companies to learn how these theories are currently being implemented in some of the world's most successful businesses.
Academic Itinerary:
1st Week:
Environmental Analysis & Opportunity Scanning:
Internal and External Assessment; External Forces Affecting Business Policies; Competitive Analysis; Industry Analysis.
From Strategic Planning to Strategic Thinking:
Forecasting Tools and Techniques; Types of Strategies; Matching Structure and Strategy; Restructuring and Re engineering; Managing Resistance to Change.
2nd Week:
Strategy – Execution & Control Methods:
The Nature of Strategy Evaluation; Key Performance Indicators and Maintaining a Balanced Scorecard;
Strategic Alignment and Contingency Planning.
You can access the readings here:
https://wbs2019.page.link/ULV19_MBA_RM
Professors:
Dr. Richard Simpson.
Information on your accommodation can be found here: https://wbs.page.link/LVAI
Bed and a continental breakfast is provided.
Group Transfers will be provided for company visits and for lectures.
Outside this, please make your own arrangements.
Lunch is subsidized by the university. Students can eat a very satisfying lunch for $ 8 on campus.
Please note that the restaurant is open until 13h00 only.
Main Site Visits are scheduled for July 19th
1.Port of Los Angeles
https://www.portoflosangeles.org/
Location / Meeting Point:
Downtown Harbor at Berth 85 between 5th and 6th Streets at Sampson Way, in San Pedro 90731, Los Angeles.
Parking Lot:
There is a free of charge parking lot.
The visit will take place inside one boat with one representative of the port explaining the operation of the LA Port.
It is one of the most modern ports and with highest traffics of containers in the world.
2. Universal Studios Hollywood
https://bit.ly/2WQoWjR
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, EUA.
Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, California.
About 70% of the studio lies within the unincorporated county island known as Universal City while the rest lies within the city limits of Los Angeles, California.
Certificate of Attendance:
Issued by the University of La Verne.
Flight Times and Details
Here is information regarding your flights. Please ensure that you arrive on time.
Flight details:
Johannesburg - Dubai
Flight Number:
EK 764 G
Flight Departs Johannesburg:
Flight Arrives in Dubai:
05h25 on Saturday 13 July
Dubai to LAX
Arrive at LAX: 13h55
LAX - Dubai
Flight Depart LAX:
Dubai - Johannesburg
Flight Departs Dubai:
Flight Arrives in Johannesburg:
05h30 on 28 July
Programme Schedule*
Below you can find a day-by-day schedule of the activities that will occur during the programme duration.
*Schedules provided are subject to change. The digital schedule will be updated as soon as possible if there are any changes made.
13h55:
Arrive and Check In
Ontario Mills: Opening Ceremony and Campus Tour
Meeting Point: Leopard Statue
Location: University of La Verne, Main Campus
1950 3rd St, La Verne, CA, 91750, EUA
09h00 - 12h30:
- Dr. R. Simpson
Tuesday 16 July
Executing and Control Methods
Company Visit
Best Delivery, LLC Group 1
9108 Pittsburgh Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, USA
Anastasia Leveck
Introduce a successful, full-service transportation company specializing in Expedited Freight, Same Day Delivery and HOT SHOT LTL delivery of time-critical freight.
Website: https://www.bestdelivery.com/
Wednesday 17 July
Company Visit: Group 1
Old Stump Brewing Co.
2896 Metropolitan Pl, Pomona, CA 91767, USA
Introduce a local brewery and its operation in the local Market. For the ones over 21 y.o., after their presentation, may purchase and taste their beer.
Visit to Port of Los Angeles: Group 1 & 2
7777 Victoria Gardens Lane Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
John Yoon
Expand your knowledge of the world around you, and learn about the history and activities at Los Angeles Harbor
Website: www.portoflosangeles.org
Visit to Original McDonalds Museum
1398 N E St, San Bernardino, CA 92405-4529
13h30 or 14h00:
(Split into two groups)
IKEA Covina Group I or II
848 S Barranca Ave, Covina, CA 91723
Takult Group I or II
Purpose: Introduce the world's leading probiotic beverage creators
Amazon Fulfillment Center
1900 E central Avenue, San Bernardino, CA
Lisa Santos
Introduce an internationally renowned Company and their inside processes and protocols
https://www.aboutamazon.com/amazon-fulfillment/
TBD:
Flight to Dubai
This document is applicable to all modes of delivery of the Global Study Tour from 2017 onwards.
All assignments, including the attendance of the Amazing Race and all scheduled visits to businesses, other organisations and cultural activities, is compulsory. Failure to comply with this policy will result in an automatic failure off this course. A record of attendance at each prescribed tour activity will be kept by the Tour Leader and will be submitted to the International Office as a formal record for student assessment. Should a student fail (including as a result of non-attendance and failure to participate), the tour will have to be repeated.