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University of Guam Elective Courses Case Studies in Management Advanced Topics in International Business Introduction to Research Organizational Behavior and Theory Moral and Social Responsibility of Organizations Special Project

Corporate Restructuring and M&A This course provides students not only with the fundamental theories of capital structure, such as the MM prepositions and the role that leverage plays in capital restructuring involved in asset transactions, but also with a variety of financial restructuring techniques, which includes spin-offs, tracking stocks, equity carve-outs, LBOs, reversed LBOs, leveraged recapitalization, share repurchase, and bankruptcy reorganization. Of course, we discuss M&As as a most extreme form of corporate restructuring. Each topic that we discuss describes a transaction that restructures the firm in some particular way. The objectives of the course include: (1) to help build a

Corporate Governance Corporate governance is concerned with issues of the ownership, control and accountability of companies.�@We discuss the role of the board of directors, and how it can effectively (or ineffectively) monitor the corporate performance. We address practical questions, such as how the board of directors and executive teams should be composed, or what is the appropriate size of the board. We will spend some time discussing the corporate governance issues in Japan, then compare it with corporate governance practices in other countries such as the United States.

Business Ethics The course is intended to reveal the intrinsic relations between business, management and ethics, and the deep impact of such relations on management theories and practices. The content of the course consists of three parts. The first part, fundamentals of business ethics, is made up of three chapters. Chapter one is introduction, including concepts of ethics and morality, the origination, current situation and task of business ethics, the reason to study business ethics. Chapter two is corporate social responsibility, including Milton Friedman’s opinion, Archie B. Carroll’s opinion, dimensions of corporate social responsibility, reasons for corporate moral responsibility, corporate philanthropy, corporate

Value-Based Management for Japan The course focuses on performance measures such as chas flow and EVA (Economic Value Added), etc. that are linked to the market value of the company. The first half will provide a solid theoretical foundation by covering several practical applications. The latter half of the course is reserved for discussion on how the basic knowledge of corporate finance theory can be integrated into various management processes including monitoring, capital budgeting, M&A, operation, and incentive compensation in order to maximize corporate value.

Corporate Financial Reporting As global capital markets expand, the importance of corporate financial reporting continues to grow. This course builds on the first-year Financial Accounting course and explores more advanced topics: pension, lease and off-balance-sheet financing, stock compensations, income tax, and merger and acquisition. The course also introduces institutional setting of financial reporting. Based on this setting, we critically examine accounting standards, the relationship between stock market and financial reporting, earnings quality, and earnings management. Real world cases will be used to illustrate the issues

Innovation and Business Development The course examines how firms develop new businesses based on product and process innovation. In particular, we will look at how firms cope with disruptive changes, identify new markets to enter, acquire new technologies, manage internal corporate ventures, and vitalize organizational dynamics for innovation and new business creation. The course gives an overview of major theoretical perspectives and introduces several cases for class discussion.

Derivatives Markets The main purposes of this course are: 1) to understand concepts, principles, and tools for the analysis and valuation of derivative securities such as Forwards, Futures, Swaps, and Options, which are being applied in modern corporate finance, investments, and the management of financial institutions and 2) to obtain basic skills to apply your understanding of derivative securities for Risk Management and Financial Engineering.The knowledge and skills about derivative securities allow you to pursue many goals, which cannot be achieved only with traditional securities, in investments, risk management, and management of corporations. In other words, you will extend

Demand for IUJ Graduates IUJ graduates are more qualified than the average MBA. They have worked with Japanese and multinational companies during their MBA program. They also have the experience of living and working with classmates from over 50 countries, many of whom are accomplished businesspeople and public servants. An international orientation and cross-cultural communications skills, when combined with a world-class practical education and proficiency with the most advanced technology, make IUJ graduates highly attractive to employers.

Investments This course will introduce you to major issues currently of concern to all investors in global financial markets. First, you will understand the basic mechanism of financial markets overviewing major players, assets, and conventions. Second, you will understand basic theories of investment analysis. Finally, you will obtain basic skills necessary to implement theories in real financial markets. Throughout this course, students will be equipped with knowledge and skills essential to start investments as an investment professional or a sophisticated individual investor. In addition, if you plan to take elective finance courses at IUJ such as Portfolio Management, Derivatives Markets, and Debt

Admissions Criteria The Graduate School of International Management of IUJ is dedicated to developing tomorrow's leaders. Applicants will be reviewed on the basis of the following criteria in accordance with the mission above. 1. Clearness of career goals, significance and positioning of proposed study in the IUJ MBA/E-business Management program toward those goals. 2. Aptitude and potential to become a business leader who can manage increasingly globalizing organizations. 3. Maturity and fair sense of values as a member of the multinational and multicultural IUJ community and interest in understanding different cultures, actively communicating with others, and creating a world-wide human network Number Of Students A

The IUJ Advantage From our vantage point in the heart of Asia, we offer a unique perspective of the world in a lively global setting. At the International University of Japan, our culturally diverse campus, coupled with our location and our insight into Asia, will enrich your educational experience. After two years at IUJ, graduates have not only an MBA, but a unique global perspective, real-world international management experience, and a powerful business network in Japan and in the 80 other countries worldwide where IUJ alumni are government and business leaders. This is the IUJ advantage.

We are pleased to learn of your interest in the Graduate School of International Management at the International University of Japan (IUJ MBA Program and/or IUJ E-Business Management Program). Founded as part of an effort to internationalize post-graduate professional education in Japan, IUJ welcomes qualified students with diverse backgrounds from various parts of the world. As a graduate school chartered by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, IUJ must operate within the government policies governing educational institutions. Therefore, some of our requirements and procedures differ from those in other countries. Please read all of the instructions

New Product Development The ability to successfully develop and launch a new product into the market is one of the fundamental skills that today's business executives must understand. This course examines the most successful strategies, processes and methods used to bring a product from idea generation to market launch. Students will examine the institutional implications of new product development, barriers to success, and effective methods to drive a new product concept through the entire development cycle. Emphasis will be placed on the ability of marketing managers to integrate R&D, consumer and corporate views while guiding a product along the development

Global Strategy and Organization This course addresses issues of corporate strategy in the context of ever-increasing global competition. The course is designed to help students understand the nature and functioning of multinational (and typically multi-business) corporations, and fundamental managerial challenges they are facing. The course also aims to help students acquire frameworks and skills to analyze those challenges, and develop broad capabilities for international business management. The course is case-driven, and the cases give students an opportunity to apply concepts and frameworks in identifying and framing strategic challenges in international managerial settings and crafting effective responses to those challenges.