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University of Oxford


Oxford, England 2013

Hosted by the University of Oxford
"Global Enterprise Management: Organizations, Environments, and Political Economy"

As one of the historical epicenters of knowledge Oxford serves as the perfect venue to connect with world-class thinkers and practitioners giving global perspective of worldwide commerce and a command of the complex issues, practices, and expectations for managing the enterprise in the 21st century.

Learn about global business and new strategies for commerce at the internationally-renowned University of Oxford, the oldest English-speaking university in the world.

Important Dates
Program Dates:

April 21 - 27, 2013
Application period opens: November 1, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.
Application close date: January 25, 2013
Mandatory Pre-Departure Class Session: TBD Saturday, 2013
at WLA Campus
Flight Itinerary Due: Not before January 25, 2013 but by
March 15, 2013

Student View:

"The greatest personal and professional benefits gained from my attendance of this Short Course have been the quality of the speakers and content in the manner they were presented. I was able to gain knowledge that sometimes takes an entire trimester."
- Shahid M. Shaikh
Oxford, England

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Program Cost:

$TBD Single Room Accommodation
$TBD Student Shared Room (participant responsible for finding roommate)
$TBD Guest Fee: Shared Room with Student

The program fees include:

  • Lodging for six nights
  • Breakfasts and a lunch or dinner each day
  • Academic sessions
  • Speakers
  • Cultural tours and activities
  • Transportation during the program week
  • Certificate of completion
  • Final dinner

Airfare, taxi, and other travel expenses are additional.

Participants are responsible for making own travel arrangements.

 If you plan to take this course for academic credit standard tuition fees will also apply in addition to program fee.

Global Programs office will notify the Programs Office to register you for course credit.

Faculty View

Stephen Rapier

"Experiencing learning outside of the classroom has become more and more relevant as students today seek to understand not just theory, but its practical application, as well. Comprehending the boundaries of global issues requires the degree of immersion only an in-country journey can provide. And, with Oxford, you have the opportunity to experience that immersion within the context of an academically, historically, and culturally significant institution."

- Stephen M. Rapier, Practitioner Faculty of Marketing

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Students who receive company tuition reimbursement are obligated to meet their tuition payment due date regardless of the Global trip completion date or grades availability. The $50.00 late company reimbursement fee and a daily finance charge of .027% will accrue upon any unpaid overdue balance.

Graduation Information:

Students that are interested in taking a Global Business Intensive Course should do so before their final trimester. Please note the following Graduation Schedule if you take a trip during your final trimester:

Students taking Global Business Intensive Courses offered in April will be enrolled under the Spring trimester with the earliest graduation date being in August.

Students taking Global Business Intensive Courses offered in August will be enrolled under the Fall trimester with the earliest graduation date being in December.

Students taking Global Business Intensive Courses offered in December will be enrolled under the Spring trimester with the earliest graduation date being in April.

Safety Issues and Course Cancellation

Planning of this course is contingent upon a safe and secure environment in the country and region of designation. Any change in safety conditions that may impact the successful facilitation of the course will result in modification and/or cancellation of this course and may result in only partial reimbursement of program costs to participants. Pepperdine University assumes no liability for cancellation of a program due to circumstances beyond its control.

Guest Policy

Guests are allowed but not advisable as accommodations are very limited. Please read the complete Global Programs Guest Policy for more information. If you have any questions about guest fees, please e-mail .

Accommodations

Participants will stay in accommodations on-campus arranged by the University of Oxford.

Sample Program Itinerary: (Items are subject to change.)

Sunday

Arrival in Oxford (early afternoon.) Accommodations check-in, orientation, reception, and evening dinner

Monday-Friday

Classroom Learning (generally 9:00am-3:30pm)
Sample Topics: Everything you want to know about EU; Understanding the Single European Market; European Strategic Innovation; Creating Value from European Acquisitions; India in the Global Recession; China and the Global Economy; International Value Chain Management; Business as a Force for Good; Retailing and the Customer Experience; New Product development and definition-managing uncertainty; Reinventing innovation for a global world; University Technology Transfer.

Visit to a local factory.

Breakfasts and lunches provided daily.

Closing Dinner in an Oxford College or similar University building.

Cultural activities: Walking tour of Oxford; visit to nearby Blenheim Palace.

Saturday

Accommodations check-out & departure from England

Questions?

Call (310) 506-4476 or e-mail