Program Curriculum

Program Curriculum

ECLA 2011 Curriculum

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ECLA 2012 Curriculum

Phase I: Improving Efficiency

MODULE ONE: Foundations of International Business and Problem Definition (New York)
January 9 - 20, 2012

The program kicks off at Columbia Business School with two weeks of core classes in all business areas, with an emphasis in performance improvement.  With the support of a faculty adviser, each participant will prepare a proposal for a "Process Improvement Project" that responds to a pressing issue in their company.

MODULE TWO: Process Improvement Methodology (Online)
January 21 - August 26, 2012

Online lectures and case studies – focused on process improvement methodology – will enable students to make their businesses more efficient and competitive.  With the support of a faculty adviser, students will spend 10 weeks working on their Process Improvement Projects followed by approximately 18 weeks implementing and analyzing the impact of their projects on their companies.

MODULE THREE: Entrepreneurship & Innovation (International Immersion, Israel)
End of March, 2012 TBD

A week-long study trip will permit students to learn firsthand how high-growth entrepreneurs have made their companies successful across borders. 

Phase II: Business Growth Planning

MODULE FOUR: Global Expansion and Value Creation (South America)
August 26 - 31, 2012

A week-long module in Sao Paulo will offer classes that examine current trends in global business. Students will also present the findings of their Process Improvement Projects to faculy, who will evaluate the success of the projects.  Applying the skills and knowledge acquired from Module IV, students will develop a "Business Growth Plan" that prepares their companies for global expansion and value creation.  

MODULE FIVE: Business Growth Applications (Online)
September 1, 2012 - January 5, 2013

Online lectures and case studies on business-growth applications will help students identify the opportunities and challenges of cross border expansion.  With the support of a faculty adviser students will spend 4 months developing their growth plans.  

MODULE SIX: Business Plan Presentations and Graduation Ceremony (New York)
January 6 - 11, 2013

Participants will present their business growth plans to Columbia Business School faculty and and guests. At the graduation ceremony, students will receive  a certificate from Columbia Business School’s Chazen Institute.

*Faculty advisers will be provided by Columbia Business School.

**Students who cannot demonstrate an impact on their companies as the result of their Process Improvement Projects will not be asked to continue the program after Module Four.