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Overview

Management Essentials for the Asia-Pacific...

As global business opportunities increase throughout the world, JAIMS trains individuals who wish to obtain knowledge, skills, and experiences that are essential for success in the international arena. JAIMS offers an exciting management program that synthesizes "global best practices" of the East and West in a Pacific Rim location, with exceptional faculty of international reputation, and an international group of participants.

The East-West Knowledge Leaders Program (EWKLP), a three-month curriculum, is intended to sharpen one's global business savvy, and build confidence for dealing with global business situations with a solid academic foundation complemented by a practiced-based experiential learning environment.

EWKLP Advantages

“JAIMS opened my eyes to incredibly relevant intercultural business management issues. It was most remarkable to be learning directly from people who bring the immediacy of what’s happening in the real world into the classroom. This experience was just so priceless.” Lina Tan Director, SIF Scientific Equipment Pte. Ltd. and Regional Marketing Director, Pericom Imaging Pte. Lte. Singapore

Curriculum

The EWKLP is a three-month curriculum intended to sharpen one's global business savvy, and build confidence for dealing with global business situations with a solid academic foundation complemented by a practice-based experiential learning environment. Enhancing your effectiveness and integrity as a global business person is our main goal.  The EWKLP curriculum offers a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to managing issues pertinent to today’s business environment.  The modules will equip you with the knowledge necessary to make a difference.  Most modules will be delivered in one week.  Classes will be generally scheduled in the mornings, with the afternoons set aside for group and individual assignments. To fulfill the requirements of EWKLP and receive a Graduate Diploma, all participants must complete the program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Courses are listed below.       Modules Knowledge Management and Innovation:  Appreciation for the knowledge-creating process and its impact on creativity and innovation for competitive positioning. Strategy in Emerging Markets:  Analysis of strategy formulation by firms for competing in the global economic environment with particular focus on emerging markets such as China, India, and Russia.  Corporate Finance and Capital Markets:  Understanding capital market and financial institutions and other global financing mechanisms.  Art of Negotiation:  Strategies for conducting successful negotiations and dispute resolutions in international business transactions. Collaborative Teams:  Strategies for successfully managing culturally diverse teams for innovation and competitive edge. Marketing Management:  Principles and assessment of marketing strategies for global competition. Leadership and Ethics:  Fundamentals of leadership and appreciation for leading others to effective performance, and assessment of ethics in leadership situations. Business Law:  Study of law related to foreign corporations and subsidiaries doing business in the global market. Economic and Financial Environment of Global Business:  Application of analytical tools for understanding of economic and financial events that have affected global business. Hawaii in the Global Society:  Understanding of  the history and culture of Hawaii, and its role in the global arena. Special Topics:  Series of lectures, site visits, and team building activities in several key areas of doing business in the United States: corporate citizenship, cultural sensitivity, entrepreneurship, interpersonal skills, and preparing for international assignments. The EWKLP is a three-month curriculum intended to sharpen one's global business savvy, and build confidence for dealing with global business situations with a solid academic foundation complemented by a practiced-based experiential learning environment. To fulfill the requirements of EWKLP and receive a Graduate Diploma, all participants must complete the program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Courses are listed below.

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Grades and Academic Standards Letter grades are based on the following 4.0 scale: Grade Grade Points Achievement A 4 Excellent B 3 Good C 2 Average D 1 Below Average F 0 Failure W 0 Withdrawal The grades for all courses are used to calculate the cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the end of the program. The GPA is computed by dividing the total grade points by the total credit hours earned. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in order to receive the Graduate Diploma. Graduate Diploma JAIMS awards a Graduate Diploma when the requirements of the EWKLP are successfully fulfilled with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.		Honors and Awards A Graduate Diploma with Highest Distinction is awarded to participants who complete the EWKLP with a cumulative GPA of 4.0. A Graduate Dilpoma with High Distinction is awarded to those with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher. The Francis A. Wong Award is given on the basis of "promising entrepreneurial skills as evidenced by demonstrative initiative and leadership qualities during his/her attendance as a student of JAIMS." The Students' Choice Award is presented to the participant selected by classmates based on criteria determined by class members. The recipient gives the EWKLP class speech during the Closing Ceremony. The Funika Scholarship was establised in 1998 by JAIMS alumnus Nuri Sozkesen and his wife, Ilknur. Those eligible for consideration are students from developing countries with a GPA of 4.0. The maximum award is $500.

Study Option   Printer friendly version Print all EWKLP information JAIMS offers a study option prior to the EWKLP.
Increasing Competencies for International Communication (IC2) Program The optional four-week Increasing Competencies for International Communication (IC2) program is ideal for those who want to develop a greater appreciation for and confidence in their own communication style. The IC2 program focuses on English as an International Language (EIL). Participants gain a deeper knowledge of how English is used around the world. The $3,000 tuition for the IC2 does not include travel, living or other expenses incurred by the participant during the program. Admission requirements for the program are the same as for the EWKLP.

Career Services     Printer friendly version Print all EWKLP information The JAIMS family alumni network of graduates around the world regularly provides employment leads via e-mail to graduating students and alumni. Prospective and current students may correspond with alumni who have similar interests and backgrounds, using alumni contact information that is maintained by JAIMS. In addition, employment leads in various countries are also frequently posted by staff, faculty, alumni, and friends of JAIMS who are members of the JAIMS Job Bulletin, an electronic listserv.

Tuition

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Payment Policies A $500 nonrefundable deposit is due one week after the application deadline if the applicant is approved for admission. The balance of tuition and fees are due and payable one month after the application deadline.* Participants should make sure that the entire amount due is paid to JAIMS. Participants are also responsible for any processing fees that may be charged while remitting the tuition and fees. JAIMS reserves the right to deny enrollment, transcripts, grade reports and graduation to you if you do not meet your financial obligation to JAIMS. *Payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer is accepted. A check that is returned due to insufficient funds will result in a $15 assessment. Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Expenses EWKLP Tuition $8,000 (1) Estimated Living Expenses $4,500 (2) Increasing Competencies for International Communication (IC2) Program $3,000 (3) IC2 Program Living Expenses $1,500 (2) Total Estimated Cost $12,500-$17,000 (US)                       (1) Includes books and class fees. (2) Includes estimates for food, housing, and public transportation. (3) Optional. Refund/Return Policy Tuition and Fees If a participant decides to withdraw from EWKLP before the start of the term, JAIMS will refund any monies received less the $500 nonrefundable deposit. The deposit may be applied towards subsequent enrollment in EWKLP, for up to one calendar year. A participant who wishes to withdraw completely from JAIMS after the start of the term may receive a refund, subject to the approval of the executive vice president and chief operating officer. The amount of the refund will be determined by the executive vice president and may be based upon the number of instruction days prior to the approval date of withdrawal from JAIMS. No refund will be given after the third week of instruction. The tuition and fees include the textbooks and classroom materials only for the courses for which the participant has registered. If a participant drops an elective course, he or she must either return the textbook(s) in good condition or remit the equivalent purchase price to JAIMS.

Calendar

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Following are key dates for upcoming EWKLP terms:     EWKLP 2008 Fall   Application Deadline May 30, 2008 Option: Increasing Competencies for International Communication (IC2) Program August 25-September 19, 2008 EWKLP September 22-December 19, 2008 Closing Ceremony December 19, 2008     EWKLP 2009 Spring   Application Deadline December 4, 2008 Option: Increasing Competencies for International Communication (IC2) Program March 2-27, 2009 EWKLP March 30-June 26, 2009 Closing Ceremony June 26, 2009

Admissions     Printer friendly version Print all EWKLP information Requirements There are three key requirements for admission to the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program: A bachelor's degree (or an equivalent four-year baccalaureate degree) in any discipline from a regionally or nationally accredited institution A minimum of three years of full-time work experience A minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 577/233/90 (paper/computer/Internet)), TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) score of 750, or IELTS (International English Language System) overall band test result of 6.50 or higher An applicant who does not meet these minimum requirements may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. For a list of upcoming EWKLP terms and deadlines visit the EWKLP calendar. Application Process You may begin the application process now by applying online or by downloading the application forms as Acrobat PDF files below. If you wish to have a brochure and application mailed to you, please request one using our Information Request Form. Acrobat Reader 5.05 or later recommended for best viewing of documents (PDFs). Download: [Windows] [Mac]. For more information on the curriculum and application requirements for EWKLP, please download the EWKLP Program Brochure. The following must be sent to JAIMS for your application to be complete:

EWKLP Application Form     TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score report Must be from a test taken within two years of the date of the application. (A score from a TOEIC administered by JJO is also acceptable.) Applicants who hold a bachelor's or advanced degree that includes at least two years of full-time coursework within the last five years from an accredited college or university in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, or New Zealand, or from a university in Canada, Africa, or Singapore where English is the language of instruction are exempt from taking the TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS.     Official academic transcripts Official transcripts must be sent directly from each institution to JAIMS or JJO. Mailing address: JAIMS Admissions Office 6660 Hawaii Kai Drive Honolulu, HI 96825-1192 USA

Participant Profile

The following countries are a sampling of those represented by participants in EWKLP: France, Hong Kong,  Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, China, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Average ICMP Participant Age: 30

Average Score for Participant Who Took the TOEFL: 607

Average Score for Participant Who Took the TOEIC: 781

Incoming Participants     Printer friendly version Print all EWKLP information EWKLP applicants who have been accepted must read the information below before their arrival at JAIMS. Pre-arrival Forms The following forms must be completed before coming to JAIMS. The forms are available as Adobe Acrobat PDF (Portable Document Format) files and require Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher for viewing and printing. The following must be submitted to JAIMS before your arrival: EWKLP Health Form Temporary Housing Reservation Form The following are available for download & review and can be submitted upon arrival: Assumption of Risk and Release Health Insurance Information Privacy Notice F-1 Student Visa Information The academic services manager is responsible to the U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (BICE) for non-immigrant students attending JAIMS. All students under F-1 Student status must be in compliance with BICE regulations at all times. Before or at the time of registration, information regarding each student's visa will be collected. New students: When the student presents Form I-20AB (issued by JAIMS) at the U.S. port of entry, it will be returned to him or her for safekeeping with his or her important documents. The I-20 will also allow the student to reenter the U.S. with the appropriate signature on the reverse side of the form, a valid multiple entry visa, and a valid passport. An admission number is assigned and is shown on Form I-94. Transfer students: If the student has not left the U.S. between terms, he or she should see the academic services manager to apply for a school transfer. Passport Requirements EWKLP participants will require a passport that is valid through the end of EWKLP to cover their entire stay in the United States. Traveling to Hawaii Transportation from point of origin to Hawaii is the responsibility of the participant. For those participating in a study option, transportation arrangements between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland or France (if applicable) are also the responsibility of the participant. International airline regulations for luggage are typically as follows: Two (2) large suitcases not exceeding 77 pounds per suitcase, and not exceeding 62 inches total area per suitcase. (The total area regulation for boxes and items other than suitcases is also 62 inches.) One (1) carry-on bag that will fit under the seat or in the overhead storage compartment. These regulations vary slightly depending upon the airline carrier. For specific information, please contact your airline. In addition, please indicate your arrival flight information on the Temporary Housing Reservation Form and return it to JAIMS. From Airport to Hotel Upon arrival at the Honolulu International Airport, participants should collect their baggage and walk out to the curb just outside the baggage claim area. In order to reach the Waikiki area, participants may use the Airport Waikiki Express shuttle (tel: 808-539-9400), which provides transportation from the airport to any hotel in Waikiki. The cost of a one-way trip is $8 for adults; no advance reservations are necessary (two bags maximum per person). Participants may go to the medial strip across from international arrivals, and contact the shuttle service staff for assistance. Transportation by taxi is also available from the airport to Waikiki for approximately $25, excluding baggage charges and the customary tip of 10 to 15 percent. It takes about 20 minutes to travel the nine-mile trip when there is no traffic. JAIMS business hours are 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Participants who arrive in Honolulu during these hours and would like assistance or directions may call JAIMS at (808) 395-2314.