Curriculum

The curriculum is split into three phases. The main learning objectives are the understanding of quantitative business fundamentals, comparison and contrasting of U.S. business practices with other commerce models, application of U.S. accounting principles, and a survey of the U.S. legal framework specifically focusing on business law.

Phase I - Technology: A self-paced, CD-based interactive curriculum will be used to develop basic business fundamentals in economics, finance, accounting and statistics. This should be completed prior to visiting the U.S. Estimated time to complete the CD-based curriculum is 40 hours. An on-line assessment tool will be made available to help the student know if they have mastered the material.

Phase II - Class Lectures: Class lectures will build upon Phase I of the curriculum and will introduce U.S. business principles and practices. In greater detail, basic financial reporting and finance topics will be covered. The program will end with a comprehensive introduction to the U.S. legal system specifically focusing on how the legal system influences simple and complex business transactions.

Phase III - Company Site Visits: Supporting Phase and I and II of the curriculum, students will be provided the opportunity to visit with two U.S. companies. In preparation for these two visits, the students will research these companies using many of the tools and techniques introduced in preparation for their U.S. visit and during their coursework in the U.S. Wherever possible, we will target companies that match the background and interest of the class.

Students will learn about the industry, best practices deployed, management style, financial performance and technology influence. A student report will integrate student learning. A class presentation will help the students enhance their communication skills. An Executive Education program certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the program.