University of Southern California

Global EMBA - Shanghai

2012

Date and Location Theme and Faculty
   

Theme 1: The Perspective of the C Suite

Introductory analysis of the issues and opportunities facing top business leaders. Academic disciplines: leadership, organizational behavior and change, macroeconomics, marketing.

May 3 - 7 (Thurs - Mon)
The Sofitel and SJTU, Shanghai		 Themes 1 and 2A
Chen, Nunes, Patton and Xi
   

Theme 2: Evaluating Market Performance

In-depth analysis of how external stakeholders evaluate the performance of enterprises, and what business leaders can do to enhance the evaluations. Academic disciplines: corporate finance, public accounting, statistics.

Jun. 24 - Jul. 1 (Sun - Sun)
USC, Los Angeles 		Theme 2B
Campbell, DeFond, Patton and Porter
   
Aug. 9 – 13 (Thurs – Mon)
SJTU, Shanghai		 Theme 2C
DeFond and Porter
   

Theme 3: The General Manager as Integrator

Turning the focus to the internal drivers of business success, we analyze what managers must do to enhance internal operations, optimizing strategy and execution. Academic disciplines: managerial accounting and finance, marketing strategy, negotiation.

Sept. 27 - Oct. 1 (Thurs - Mon)
SJTU, Shanghai 		Theme 3A
Callahan and Nunes
   
Nov. 15 - 19 (Thurs - Mon)
SJTU, Shanghai 		Theme 3B
Carnevale and Young
   

This calendar is subject to change for unusual circumstances.

2013

Date and Location Theme and Faculty
   

Theme 4: Operations and Information Systems Management

Two modules tightly focused on how business leaders can succeed, or fail, based on their ability to lead their organizations on information systems and operational control. Academic disciplines: information technology, managerial communications and leadership, operations/supply chain management.

Jan. 10 - 14 (Thurs - Mon)
SJTU, Shanghai		 Theme 4A
O'Leary and Patton
   
Mar. 7 - 11 (Thurs - Mon)
SJTU, Shanghai 		Theme 4B
Bassok and Yormark
   

Theme 5: Corporate Strategy and Marketing for the Future

At our one-year milestone, we take the tools we've gained in the first year and begin to apply them to high-level strategy, as well as analysis of digitally-focused marketing strategies and solutions. Academic disciplines: corporate strategy, digital marketing.

May 9 - 13 (Thurs - Mon)
SJTU, Shanghai 		Themes 5 and 6A
Blumenthal, Patton and Weiss
   

Theme 6: Establishing Global Competitive Advantage

Continuing to leverage our first year's work, we now focus intensely on the essential global perspective, analyzing the macro environments of countries around the world, and successful strategies in response. Academic disciplines: macroeconomics, globalization and international strategy.

Jun. 27 - July 1 (Thurs - Mon)
SJTU, Shanghai		 Theme 6B
Chen and Voigt
   

Theme 7: Global Perspectives from the Front Lines

We visit dynamic, ex-China economies in East Asia for additional perspective on how leading businesses in the region are achieving excellence in the globalized economy. Site visits and other interaction with 8 to 12 top executives of these businesses. Locations to date: India, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia.

Aug. 12 - 16 (Sun - Fri)
In one or more ex-China Asia economies 		Theme 7
Porter and Xi
   

Theme 8: Strategic Planning for Growth

Again leveraging work to date, students develop strategies for existing and potential global businesses. A key component is detailed evaluation of a current, real-world Asia-specific merger or acquisition. Academic disciplines: globalization, strategy, operations.

Sept. 26 - 30 (Thurs - Mon)
SJTU, Shanghai 		Theme 8A
Bhambri and Plotts
   
Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 (Thurs - Mon)
SJTU, Shanghai 		Theme 8B
Bhambri and Campbell

This calendar is subject to change for unusual circumstances.

2014

Date and Location Theme and Faculty
   

Themes 9 & 10: The Global Leader of the Future

In these capstone themes, we focus on what the business world requires of 21st century business leaders. Students reflect on their leadership capabilities and future career development, with a focus on entrepreneurship vs. leadership roles in large corporations. We hold our graduation ceremony at the close of the themes. Academic disciplines: entrepreneurship, leadership and managerial communications, strategy, globalization .

Jan. 14 (Tu) – Jan. 22 (Wed)
USC, Los Angeles		 Themes 9 and 10
Blumenthal, Crookston and Patton

This calendar is subject to change for unusual circumstances.