Global Business in a Digital World
Leveraging Technology and Innovation for Competitive Advantage
Strategies for Success in the Emerging Global Marketplace
Program Overview
This program is designed to provide state-of -the-art education on emerging technologies, global business trends, and innovation strategies to leverage opportunities for future growth and advantage. Global Business in a Digital World will provide you with resources, skills, knowledge and a network of business professionals to help you advance in your company and career. It is an opportunity to enhance your knowledge during the economic downturn so that you are ready for the upturn. This program can help your company better compete in an increasingly integrated world influenced by information technologies, increasing customer expectations, uncertain world trends and heightened competition. You will learn how other companies are addressing these challenges and leveraging the opportunities.
Benefits of the Program
- Update your knowledge and skills in technology and globalization
- Discuss state-of-the-moment issues impacting business today
- Network with professional executives, as well as peers from a diverse range of companies and perspectives
- Learn from other business leaders in a highly interactive environment
- Gain a wealth of resources for future reference and professional growth
- Acquire fresh ideas and creative solutions applicable to your company
- Increase your career potential and personal growth
Academic Director and Program Facilitator
Dr. Candace Deans has twenty years experience teaching, research and consulting in international business and information technology. She graduated with a PH.D. degree in international business and information technology from the University of South Carolina, a leader in international business education. Dr. Deans taught at Wake Forest University and Thunderbird School of Global Management before coming to the University of Richmond. She has traveled extensively and taught seminars around the world. While at the University of Richmond, Dr. Deans has taught IT classes in the undergraduate and MBA programs. More recently, she has traveled extensively in Asia and studied technology trends in that part of the world. She took students to China in 2009 and the Middle East (Dubai and Qatar) in 2008. She received a teaching award at University of Richmond in 2006 and is currently one of three finalists for a national teaching award for the Decision Sciences Institute, a leading academic institution.
Who Should Attend?
- MBA graduates who are interested in updating their skills and knowledge through interaction and networking with other professionals.
- Individuals with managerial and leadership responsibilities within their companies
- Individuals from a diverse audience across industries and responsibilities
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Note: A condensed version of this program is also available. Click here for more info.
Tuition: $4995
Your tuition includes: books, case study materials, articles, a workbook, lunches, daily refreshments, parking, and additional resources.
CEUs: 4.5
The Course Consists of the Following Spring Program Dates:
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 (evening)
Thursday/Friday, April 8 - 9, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 (evening)
Thursday/Friday, April 22 - 23, 2010
Thursday/Friday, April 29 - 30, 2010
