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June 27 to July 13, 2008
In today's environment there are thousands of software solutions that are available for organizations. As a result, fewer firms are starting with blank pages and writing their software from scratch. In many cases, firms are purchasing a product, and making that product fit their business only by changing the flexible features of the software. In other cases, firms purchase a package and its source code, and then work to modify the product to meet their specific needs. Participants will explore this topic from an international perspective.
Enrollment period has expired.
Program Cost: $3,000
$1,000.00 deposit fee required for enrollment.
Tuition and fees are not included with the program cost.
Acceptable payment types include Visa and Mastercard.
Program Name: Applications Solutions and International Implementations in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (MBA)
Credit Requirement: 2
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Locations
MELBOURNE
While in Australia, the class will be composed of 50% ASU MBA students and 50% graduate students from the University of Melbourne. These students typically have extensive work experience, and are attracted to Melbourne from around the world, with a large portion of the students coming from Asia. To get the most out of class for all students, the typical sessions will use a wide range of techniques to explore the topics. There will be case discussions to stimulate idea and information exchanges among the students, and to explore cultural issues facing organizations. There will be guest speakers (including corporate users of IT and software vendors with innovative solutions to business problems) who will share their experiences in IT and in international careers. Finally, time in the afternoons will be used to work on the team projects. Teams will comprise of students from both universities.
Eligibility
Enrollment is limited to students currently enrolled in the ASU W.P. Carey School of Business MBA Graduate Program. Prospective participants should contact Maria Gotes Ceballos directly at 480-965-7771 or via e-mail at maria.gotes@asu.edu for application instructions. Those MBA students who have already been selected to participate must submit an application with a $1000 first payment ($100 nonrefundable) by December 21st.
Academic Program
The first goal of this course is to provide an organizational structure to categorize currently available software by how they organize the business' data. Secondly, the instructor will demonstrate how to match organizations with software that will meet their needs. Third, participants will become familiar with information sources to guide future software decisions. Finally, the complexities involved with international implementations will be considered. Students will look at a wide range of systems, study their characteristics, and learn from business people actually using or recommending the packages.
The program is comprised of one Spring 2008 class, IBS 594: CW: International Implementations (4), and one 2 credit hour Summer 2008 study abroad course in which all students will enroll for a grand total of 6 credit hours:
- IBS 591 | S: International Implementations (2)
- PUP 485 | Urban Sustainability and Planning in Thailand (6)
Living Accommodations
Students will be housed in dorm accommodations base on single occupancy. Breakfast is included daily.
Cost Information
The cost of $3000 (subject to possible change) includes: round trip airfare from Phoenix to Melbourne (you must travel as a group but you may have the option to change your return itinerary for an extra fee), limited local transportation, dorm accommodations (based on single occupancy), breakfast daily, visas (for U.S. citziens and in most cases for our foreign students as well depending on requirements of any specific country), and an International Student Identification Card (ISIC). Not included:ASU tuition and fees, lunches and dinners (approximately $40/day), weekend activities, and personal expenses.
The Program may allow for time which can be spent in non-Program activities. Participants may wish to travel, sightsee, or participate in activities or events in which they have a personal interest. Please note that the participant is fully responsible for making arrangements and for all costs of transportation, lodging, food and additional expenses that may be associated with any non-Program activities.
Support Faculty Member(s)
For more information about the program, please contact:
Maria Gotes Ceballos
Assistant Director
MBA International Programs
W. P. Carey School of Business
Arizona State University
PO Box 874906
Tempe, AZ 85287-4906
Tel: 480-965-7771
Fax: 480-965-8569
E-mail: maria.gotes@asu.edu
The faculty member traveling with the program is:
TBA