http://www.sandiego.edu/business/ All the events at the School of Business Administration. en-us http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=46079 On Friday morning, October 4, 2013, the Ahlers Center for International Business, the Center for Peace and Commerce and the Institute of Economics and Peace will be hosting the Leadership for Peace and Prosperity Through Trade and Commerce Summit. This year's summit will feature business leaders and innovative thinkers who will share their insights. The summit will begin with a presentation by Steve Killelea, Founder, Institute of Economics and Peace, and will include panel discussions on Engaging Business for Peace, Impact Investing and Extractives. Learn more. This summit is free and open to the public, however the summit will be followed by a networking lunch available for purchase on the registration page. Register for the summit. Not able to attend? Watch live This summit is the public portion of the Leadership for Peace and Prosperity Conference, which is a forum for sharing best practices, research and insight on the dynamic nexus of conflict, violence, sustainable peace and business. Learn more about the Leadership for Peace and Properity Conference. Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:30:00 -0700 39070278bcb20c541d5ad33a6eb7cbf7 http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=46084 The Breakfast at the BMC distinguished lecture series was launched by the Burnham-Moores Center in 2007 and has featured renowned speakers, including philanthropist Ernest Rady, CB Richard Ellis CEO Brett White, Singapore’s GIC Real Estate president Seek Ngee Huat, former MLB Commissioner Peter Ueberroth and Janet Yellen, vice-chair of the Federal Reserve, among other exceptional individuals. This year, John Kratzer, president and chief executive officer of JMI Realty, is responsible for the firm’s overall strategic direction of JMI, including all transactional and capital market activities will be teh featured speaker of the event. Over the past decade, his numerous achievements include leading the 26-block master planning and development effort that ultimately created PETCO Park, which serves as the centerpiece of what is a $2 billion urban redevelopment effort in downtown San Diego. Prior to joining JMI Realty, he was co-founder of Homegate Hospitality Inc., where he directed the company’s operations, including the development and construction of over 3,000 hotel rooms. Under Kratzer’s leadership, the company grew from a private start-up to a publicly traded company and ultimately merged with Prime Hospitality. From 2001-08 he was an active member of the Burnham-Moores Center’s Executive Committee of the Policy Advisory Board. The event will be moderated by Dennis Cruzan, principal at Cruzan/Monroe Investments and a member of the Burnham-Moores Center’s Executive Committee of the Policy Advisory Board. Please register. Tue, 22 Oct 2013 07:30:00 -0700 e87118e298dbdb77d147ca5788b0226c http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=46085 The Women in Real Estate Conference is an annual gathering of approximately 250 real estate professionals, men and women, and highlights successful women in the real estate industry locally, regionally and nationally. This year’s keynote speaker is Beth Fischer, division president of Pardee Homes, one of San Diego's largest homebuilders. As a senior executive Fischer oversees all operations involving the company’s current and future projects. Kris Michell, president and chief executive officer of the Downtown San Diego Partnership, will be the featured speaker. Michell is responsible for day-to-day operations of the organization with responsibility for implementing the Board’s Strategic Plan for downtown San Diego. She oversees the $6 million Clean and Safe program, a 24/7 operation of maintenance and safety services. Prior to this position, Michell served as chief of staff to Mayor Jerry Sanders. Lori Holt-Pfeiler, former three-term mayor of Escondido and widely praised for her regional leadership and expertise in transportation and housing issues, will be the moderator for the panel portion of the program. Holt-Pfeiler is the executive director of San Diego Habitat for Humanity and a member of the Burnham-Moores Center’s Residential Real Estate Committee. Please register. Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:00:00 -0800 e48eaf97a545a566542d8ec56dbfa2be http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45861 The Ahlers Center for International Business welcomes: James ZimmermanPartner, Shepard Mullin & Former Chairman Emeritus, American Chamber of Commerce, China"Trends and Challenges of Doing Business in China" More information Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:15:00 -0700 400fef5ec82fac40794021c296842487 http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45859 The Ahlers Center for International Business welcomes: Tim DeMarcoPresident, International Decisions, Inc."Going International......In a Small Way" Mr. DeMarco will share his extensive international business consulting experience advising large companies by detailing a "road map" for small entrepreneurs who wish to enter the international marketplace and make an impact. Speaker Biography:Mr. DeMarco is founder and President of International Decisions, Inc., an international management consulting company that provides advice to domestic and international companies on doing business outside their home markets. With over 26 years of international business experience, Mr. DeMarco's primary areas of expertise are in Business Development, Product Distribution, Distributor/Dealer Contracts, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service. Prior to starting his own company, Mr. DeMarco was a senior executive with Solar Turbines, Inc., a subsidiary of Caterpillar, Inc. In this capacity he managed a multi-million dollar worldwide dealer/packager program, led the international power generation business development effort, and was responsible for development of the company's strategy in China. He was part of the international business development team when Solar Turbines won the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. Mr. DeMarco has had several prominent leadership roles in San Diego's business community, including in the San Diego and Imperial County District Export Council and as a Board of Directors Member of the San Diego World Trade Center. Mr. DeMarco has a B.S. degree from the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University, with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering. More information Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:15:00 -0700 b0e11ac0bed8479d0d35c7e7c6909d9b http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45836 www.sandiego.edu/MBA - Inside the MBA provides an opportunity for prospective MBA students to gain insights about MBA programs. More information. Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:30:00 -0700 e8becc6ecb9feb827d21892975ab5587 http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45745 On Wednesday, October 2nd from 6 to 9pm we will be hosting our 2nd annual MSGL Washington D.C. Alumni Reception for all of our D.C. Alums, friends and prospective students. The event will take place at Clyde's of Gallery Place in the Conservatory Room. If you can make it, I would encourage you to bring with you anyone who might be interested in learning more about the MSGL program. This would be a great opportunity for those who are considering a graduate business degree to get current information from me and perspectives from graduates on MSGL as an option. During the reception I will provide updates and exciting new developments in the MSGL program. We are currently going through a curriculum redevelopment and rebranding campaign, so it is certainly an exciting time in the MSGL program. I will also provide a brief overview of the program for our prospective students in attendance. Also joining us on this evening will be Michael "Duffy" Dyer. Mr. Dyer, a 2012 graduate of the MS in Global Leadership (MSGL) program, is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel Aviator with over 6,000 hours of flight time in various types of military and civilian aircraft. His 30-plus year military service spanned a myriad of leadership billets in Administration, Operations, Maintenance, and at the Commander’s level. Of significance were Commanding Officer of both a Headquarters Squadron and Marine Corps Air Station; Deputy Chief, Readiness Division and Battle Staff Director at NORAD during Operation Noble Eagle; Inspector General, of all Marine Corps Bases in Japan; and Senior Fellow, Chief of Naval Operations, Strategic Studies Group XXVII at the Naval War College in Newport, R.I. Since military retirement, Mr. Dyer’s positions encompassed the McMurdo Area Director, Raytheon Polar Services Company in support of the National Science Foundation and responsible for leadership, management and oversight of all functions in support of Western Antarctic Science… Wed, 02 Oct 2013 18:00:00 -0700 b3ce919daddf922ae26d4e571ed92fce http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45469 http://www.sandiego.edu/business/centers/international_business - October 3, 10, and 17 (9 hours total) 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. One only need to turn on the news to understand that we live in a truly global society, where political upheavals and economic uncertainty in geographically distant countries have measurable effects on our businesses, institutions and society at large. We will study this global interconnectedness through the lenses of international trade by exploring the mechanics of the foreign exchange market, balance of payments accounts, exchange rate regimes and foreign exchange parity conditions. For firms and/or individuals who have exposure to foreign markets, we will examine options to manage exchange rate risk, as protection from depreciation of the currency of payment is critical. For firms whose suppliers aren’t in the United States, we will discuss methods to determine the direction of exchange rates, as decisions to purchase major assets must involve understanding the foreign exchange market. Learning Objectives: Identify the mechanics that underlie international transactions Assess the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on investment decisions and supplier selection abroad Determine expected levels of future exchange rates by using foreign exchange parity conditions Develop a toolset to manage exchange rate risk Evaluate the consequences of international trade restrictions on firm performance Total Seminar Hours: 9 Seminar Leader: Dr. Svetina joined the University of San Diego in the fall of 2008, after obtaining his PhD in Finance from Arizona State University. At USD, he teaches graduate and undergraduate Corporate Finance and Investments courses. His research interests include the role of private equity in mergers and acquisitions, the impact of local clienteles on the precision of analyst forecasts, accelerated share buybacks, and performance and competition of exchange traded funds (ETFs). Professor Svetina is frequently recognized as one of the outstanding professors within the School… Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:00:00 -0700 22078441cb21d9294240afeb78ab85b1 http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45470 http://www.sandiego.edu/business/centers/international_business - October 22, 24 and 29 (9 hours total) 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. The seminar will provide a comprehensive assessment of the current issues and concepts of International Innovation Strategies. The seminar is structured into three segments: Innovation Strategies and Organization, Innovation Processes and Performance, and Ideation Techniques. More specifically this includes: 1. Innovation Strategies and Organization- Organizing Innovation in global environments- Innovation portfolio management
- Innovation governance2. Innovation Processes and Performance
- Innovations in process alignment
- Open innovation- Strategic innovation management - Innovations in global M&As3. Ideation Techniques
- Idea generation- Ideation techniques- Fostering idea processes Learning Objectives: Identify key opportunities for competitive advantage through innovation Demonstrate understanding of how to nurture innovative capacity in a firm and how to build, lead and sustain a creative organization Develop an initial practical toolset that enables you to drive change and growth in your organization Develop several management and decision-making skills with respect to innovation and R&D Identify several leadership and individual roles that make innovation happen Total Seminar Hours: 9 Seminar Leaders: Carsten Zimmermann is an Assistant Professor of Strategic Management at the University of San Diego, California, USA. He is interested in questions that relate to the role of resources, ambidextrous practices, and capabilities in early-stage internationalization and innovation. Recently, his co-edited book on ‘Strategic Reconfigurations’ has been published at Edward Elgar. Carsten holds Master and PhD degrees from the University of Cambridge, UK and has worked several years at the strategic management consultancies A.T. Kearney and Capgemini Consulting. There, Carsten was engaged in projects of revenue growth, strategic sourcing, and operational effectiveness in… Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:00:00 -0700 6a24babf96e8b182f1c9d225c1bad2aa http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45314 www.sandiego.edu/mba - Learn about our MBA programs in an informal setting with Kate Mickle, director of MBA Admissions. More information and RSVP. Thu, 14 Nov 2013 18:00:00 -0800 1435735d1d610776c86c10a6fe97cdc9 http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45315 www.sandiego.edu/mba - Learn about our MBA programs in an informal setting with Laurie Sanderson, MBA admissions and academic advisor. More info and to RSVP. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:00:00 -0800 1a2f18c14faccdbb29ae01887baebffa http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45311 www.sandiego.edu/MBA - Learn about our MBA programs in an informal setting with Laurie Sanderson, MBA admissions and academic advisor. More information and RSVP. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:00:00 -0700 6a6c5a99d54fc5bb3034b6d1a38a6897 http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45316 www.sandiego.edu/mba - Learn about our MBA programs in an informal setting with Kate Mickle, MBA admissions director. More info and to RSVP. Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:00:00 -0800 776676efa8cb726d1f370fa4698558b4 http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45112 www.sandiego.edu/MBA - Meet face to face with MBA admissions officers and alumni of the world’s top business schools. More information and register Mon, 28 Oct 2013 16:30:00 -0700 8ca74d2b06a115e1d24ed3f5149a3920 http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45113 www.sandiego.edu/MBA - Meet face to face with MBA admissions officers and alumni of the world’s top business schools. More information and register Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:30:00 -0700 a0dbc45251ad193b7d1f25638ac6a10c http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45114 www.sandiego.edu/MBA - Meet face to face with MBA admissions officers and alumni of the world’s top business schools. More information and register Sat, 02 Nov 2013 13:30:00 -0700 7dc07cd20462e5c015897ba8e551c58f http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=45115 www.sandiego.edu/MBA - Meet face to face with MBA admissions officers and alumni of the world’s top business schools. More information and register Mon, 04 Nov 2013 16:30:00 -0800 0ef7302dc396bd94219de685512fe3c1 http://www.sandiego.edu/business/news/events/details.php?_focus=44999 The University of San Diego's Ahlers Center for International Business and the Center for Peace and Commerce, along with the Institute for Economics and Peace, would like to invite you to the 2013 Leadership for Peace and Prosperity Conference, to be held at the University of San Diego on October 3-5, 2013. This conference provides a forum for sharing best practices, research and insight on the dynamic nexus of conflict, violence, sustainable peace and business. Papers will be considered that present theoretical and applied, empirical research on the following broad topics (including but not limited to): peace and business, recognizing the economic and social benefits of peace, the role that business can play in developing a more peaceful society and contributing toward peace, conducting business in zones of conflict and post-conflict areas, how managers balance corporate risk exposure in conflict-sensitive zones, business benefits of peace, how business contributes to social resilience and/or less violence in their service communities, peace metrics and current practices of involving business in peace efforts. The goal of this conference is to have both business practitioners and academics come together to discover and discuss ideas related to the nexus between business and sustainable peace. Business has an important role in securing a peaceful society; similarly, the existence of conflict or violence can impact the viability and sustainability of business. To encourage the inclusion of these topics in the classroom, cases on peace and prosperity—from various academic disciplines including those in management, development, peace economics and peace studies—are encouraged and will be eligible for the teaching case awards. The conference includes a Friday morning session with corporate leaders. Information for presenting a paper: Abstract Deadline: June 15, 2013Notice of Acceptance: June 30, 2013Manuscript Due Date: August 15, 2013 For more… Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:30:00 -0700 eb4be1c6a4e345803b67a8e5677a4824