Strategy of Technology
Students will master creative strategies to manage innovation in order to lead R and D to business development and strengthen competitiveness. Case studies and discussions will be used to enhance understanding, application and analysis of key issues.
ICS , Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy
[Term 2] Intensive Writing (R. Davies) (2008/Term 1&2 (Fall&Winter))
Many of the classes that students take at ICS require a significant amount of writing in the form of term papers, reports, plans of action, and so forth. Intensive Writing is designed to provide students with support, instruction, and practice in completing these writing tasks.
During the Foundation Week, all students entering ICS are required to complete a writing assessment in order to identify those who are most in need of assistance in improving their writing skills in English (these students are required to take Intensive Writing; for others, participation is elective). Student writing samples will be assessed according to a multi-trait profile which provides diagnostic information along a spectrum of five categories: organization, language use and grammar, content, vocabulary, and mechanics. A detailed error analysis will also be conducted on the writing samples to determine specific areas that should be targeted for instruction. The lessons in this course are thus based on students’ writing needs, but will also address many other issues that are important in successfully completing coursework at ICS.
Course Structure
This course will meet once a week in four-hour sessions (2 x 2 hours: 13:30-15:30; 15:45-17:45) on Wednesday afternoons during Term 2.
The course is based on the premise that “you learn to write by writing,” so written assignments are an integral part of each and every class. Students will also be assigned longer writing assignments for homework every week, which will be corrected and evaluated in detail by their instructor.
The classes are structured in an integrated manner, with the content of the lessons linked to one another as much as possible. The focus of instruction will be both “top down” and “bottom up”; in other words, the emphasis will be on top-level organizational patterns and structures on the one hand, and sentence-level grammar and syntax on the other. In addition, various types of writing that are important for MBA students will be stressed, including summaries, paraphrases, critiques, and so forth.
ICS , Graduate School of International Corporate Strateg
The Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy (ICS) offers students the opportunity to earn an MBA degree in International Business Strategy at Hitotsubashi University. In order to meet the requirements of an MBA degree, students must take a minimum of 66 credits during the First Year. This requirement applies to students in both the One-Year Program and the Two-Year Program at Hitotsubashi ICS.
Course work in the MBA program consists of two-credit or four-credit courses. Individual classes are 120 minutes in duration. Therefore, typically, a two-credit course is a four-month-long course that meets once a week for 2.0 hours per week, or a two-month-long course that meets twice a week for 4.0 hours per week. A four-credit course is typically a four-month-long course that meets twice a week for 4.0 hours per week. Classes are scheduled in three or four time slots: once in the morning (9:45 am start) during Term 1, and twice in the morning (8:30 am start) during Term 2 (Winter), Term 3 (Spring), and Term 4 (Summer), and twice in the afternoon during all the terms.
Students in the Two-Year Program have the option of custom-building their second year curriculum, which is basically comprised of activities that apply what they have learned in the First Year to the real world. They consult with faculty members in choosing from a wide array of options, such as participating in a company internship program, spending a semester overseas in a student exchange program, developing a business plan for starting up a new venture, conducting an individual research project, or searching for post-MBA job opportunities.
For detailed information on admission procedures to the MBA Program at Hitotsubashi ICS, including all submission deadlines, please download the Application Package by clicking the link below (PDF format):
Mathematical Economics I (EKU 1101)
Description
The course deals with various comparative statistical concepts using matheatical tools to analyze economic problems.
Topics
Limits, one-variable calculus (derivatives and optimization), linear algebra, and multivariate calculus.
Objectives
Provide students with techniques to obtain a sound understanding of economic concepts using mathematical approach.
Mathematical Economics II (EKU 1102)
Description
The course covers dynamic comparative mathematics in basic economics concepts.
Topics
Integrals, linear and non-linear differentiation equation.
Objectives
Provide students with mathematical analysis foundation in order to understand dynamic economics concepts such as in econometrics and macroeconomics.
Accounting Theory (EKA 3103)
This course discusses the importance of theory-building explanation and prediction of the usefulness of accounting information in economic decision making for financial information users. Topics include the history of accounting, philosophy of accounting theory, normative accounting theory, and positive accounting theory. The objective of this course is to provide knowledge to students in order to understand contemporary accounting theory.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
An application packet is included with this brochure. In order to apply for entry into the EMBA program, the following documents should be submitted:
The completed application form;
Two letters of recommendation;
A letter of sponsorship from the appropriate officer in the applicant’s organization which describes the organization’s understanding of its commitment to financial support and time requirements (a sample letter is enclosed);
(i) Original copy of official transcripts with grades from all
universities attended, and/or
(ii) Original copy of official proof for professional qualifications;
Application fee of HK$1,500 or US$200 (a check payable to “HKUST”); and
Results of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for applicants who were educated at institutions where the primary language of instruction was not English and whose native language is not English;
One business card.
An interview on the campus of HKUST is required for admission to the program.
Early application is advisable, since enrollment is limited and qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come first served basis.
APPLICATION TIME TABLE
Application Period Jun 1 - Sept 30, 2009
Interview Arranged after all materials are received
Class Commencement January 2010
University of Guam
Admission to the MPA program does not imply candidacy for the degree. The student who has completed the core requirements of 18 graduate credits with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 must successfully pass a qualifying examination in order to be admitted to candidacy.
University of Guam
Admission Requirements Master of Public Administration (MPA)
In order to apply for admission to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program, applicants must forward the following materials to the Dean, Graduate School and Research:
Transcripts of all undergraduate work;
Two letters of recommendation; and
Official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) OR Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
A prospective candidate for the MPA program may hold a bachelor’s degree in any field. It is not necessary that the bachelor’s degree be in public ../administration. To be admitted to the MPA program, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
Acceptance to the Graduate School;
A total combined GMAT/GRE score of at least 400/900; or
An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) in the last two years (62 hrs.) of college work.
Admissions
Enrollment for each program is limited to ensure an optimal faculty-to-participant ratio; registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications must be received 2 weeks prior to program commencement by fax, email, or mail. Once accepted, applications will be processed within one working day and each applicant will be notified by a letter of confirmation. Please address all applications and inquiries to our customer service team in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou respectively.
Payment Requirement and Cancellation Policies
Tuition fee covers program materials and services, stationery, translation and interpretation, tea breaks, lunches, and a welcome banquet. Tuition must be paid in full amount in US dollars or equivalent RMB as indicated 10 days prior to program commencement. In case of cancellation, applicants must notify us 10 days in advance in order to receive a full refund. Otherwise, refund percentage is listed below:
Cancellation 9 – 5 days prior to program commencement: 80% refund
Cancellation within 5 days prior to program commencement: 60% refund
Cancellation after program commencement: non-refundable
Please note: course content may be subject to chance; please contact the admissions office for more detailed information.
Postgraduate Programs
SOB trains full-time postgraduates under the master degree program in business management and accounting. The programs offer seven concentrations—international business management, international marketing, foreign trade quantitative analysis, manufacturing and service system management, international accounting, cost and management accounting, and financial management.
Applicants for the master’s program must have a bachelor’s degree. There is no requirement for their undergraduate major. Given the international orientation of SOB’s graduates, students are highly recommended to have a good mastery of English and quantitative analysis skills. SOB will provide students with a solid theoretical foundation, advanced techniques and analytical capabilities by means of flexible and diversified training. SOB will also improve their communicating skills and leadership quality, in order to make them professionally competent.