Seminars
Certificate Program Requirements
To earn the Certificate in Global Strategy and Management, one must complete a total of six seminars. Four of the seminars are considered Core Seminars, and the remaining two are Electives of choice. GSM seminars may be taken in an order and there is no time limit to complete the Certificate Program. Most participants complete the program within nine months, but it may be possible to complete in five months. See Program Highlights for additional details.
Scroll down to see the Seminar Schedule below and click on each link for a seminar description, learning objectives, and seminar leader(s) profile.
Core Seminars
- Global Business Strategy
- Global Marketing
- International Finance
- Global Supply Chain Management
Electives
- International Negotiations
- Doing Business in Asia
- Legas Aspects of International Trade
- International Human Resource Management
- Global Entrepreneurship
- Doing Business in Latin America
- International Investing
Seminar Schedule
2008 Schedule
| Core Seminar | Dates |
Day | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Supply Chain Management | January 16, 23 & 30 | Wednesday | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Global Business Strategy | February 6, 13 & 21 | Wed / Thu | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | TBD |
| International Finance | March 18, 25, & Apr 1 | Tuesday | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Global Marketing | April 9, 16 & 23 | Wednesday | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Global Business Strategy | July 10, 17 & 24 | Thursday | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | KIPJ 222 |
| Global Supply Chain Management | August 20, 27, Sept 3 | Wednesday | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | ST 261 |
| International Finance | October 1, 8 & 15 | Tuesday | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | ST 261 |
| Global Marketing | Nov 12, 19 & Dec 3 | Wednesday | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | ST 261 |
| Elective Seminar | Dates |
Day | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Negotiations | February 27, March 5 & 12 | Wednesday | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Legal Aspects of Int'l Trade | April 29, May 6 & 13 | Tuesday | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Doing Business in Asia | September 11, 18 & 25 | Thursday | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | ST 261 |
| International Investing | October 21, 28 & Nov 4 | Tuesday | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | ST 261 |
Seminar Fees
Each individual seminar is $345, if pre-paid one week before the first meeting. Payment six days prior to the first day of the seminar, or on-site payments, will increase to $400.
Included in the seminar fee:
- Three evenings of instruction
- Materials binder
- Light dinner and refreshments each evening
- Networking opportunity across sectors
Certificate Program Fees
The Certificate in Global Strategy and Management is a series of six seminars: four Core seminars and two Electives. If taken separately, the total cost for the program would be $2,070, but the full Certificate Program is offered at a discounted fee of $1,750, normally payable in advance of the program. However, with a policy of "try before you buy", a person may attend one seminar at the standard rate of $345 and pay the balance if they choose to continue with the Certificate Program.
Cancellation Policy
When paying for individual seminars, those who cancel at least seven days before the start date will receive a full refund; those who cancel less than seven days before the start date will pay a $55 change fee and receive a credit for the remaining amount paid to be applied towards a future seminar.