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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
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Program Designed for those involved in or interested in the exciting and challenging global economy in which we live. |
| • | Curriculum A global program that integrates business knowledge and skills training with a liberal arts component. |
| • | Student Population A culturally diverse population that enables unique cross-cultural learning and dialogue. |
| • | Expert
Faculty Courses are taught by academicians and business executives. |
| • | Intensive
Format Three-month curriculum minimizes time away from a career.. |
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Curriculum
Enhancing your effectiveness and integrity as a global business person and knowledge leader is our main goal. The EWKLP curriculum offers a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to managing issues pertinent to today’s business environment. Based on Peter Drucker's assertion that "management is a liberal art," the program features a liberal arts component including lectures and field study experiences related to history, philosophy, culture, religion, and cultural anthropology. The curriculum will challenge you to integrate theory and practice, and will provide you with a broad foundation for innovative thinking. EWKLP courses will equip you with the knowledge necessary to make a difference. Most courses 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, and all courses completed with a C or better. Courses
are listed below. Knowledge-based Management and Innovation: Appreciation for the knowledge-creating process and its impact on creativity and innovation for competitive positioning. Strategy Management: Analysis of strategy formulation by firms for competing in the global economic environment. Corporate Finance and Capital Markets: Understanding capital market and financial institutions and other global financing mechanisms. Art of Negotiation: Strategies for deal-making and dispute resolution in the context of international business transactions with a special emphasis on cross-cultural conflicts. 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 the history and culture of Hawaii, and its role in the global arena. Special Topics: Series of lectures and site visits that provide opportunities for experiencing, discussing, and exploring global management and leadership issues. Creating and presenting a hybrid East-West business Model for Innovation based on key learnings from the EWKLP experience that has the potential to solve a real-life business problem.
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Academic Regulations
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, and all courses completed with a C or better.
Honors and Awards
A Graduate Diploma with Highest Distinction is awarded to students 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 Senator Francis A. Wong Leadership Award is given on the basis of "promising entrepreneurial skills, high ethical standards, and a consistent respect for ethical behavior 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 student selected by classmates based on criteria determined by class members. The recipient gives the EWKLP class speech during the Closing Ceremony.
Study Option
JAIMS offers a study option prior to the EWKLP for students to enhance their own communication styles.
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). Students gain a deeper knowledge of how English is used around the world and gain confidence while learning how to successfully represent themselves in English in informal and formal situations.
A Critical Reading and Writing Essentials course will teach students how to read critically, and how to write clearly and concisely, while a course entitles Art of Persuasion will challenge students to think critically, ask the "right" questions, and communicate persuasively.
The $3,000 tuition for the IC2 does not include travel, living or other expenses incurred by the student during the program. Admission requirements for the program are the same as for the EWKLP.
| Tuition |
When the applicant is approved for admission, a $500 nonrefundable deposit is due one month after the application deadline. The balance of tuition and fees are due one month prior to the start of the program.* Students should make sure that the entire amount due is paid to JAIMS. Students are also responsible for any processing fees that may be charged while remitting the tuition and fees. Payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer is accepted. 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 $25 assessment. Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Expenses
(1) Includes books and class fees. Refund/Return Policy A student 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 EVP/COO 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 student has registered. If the student drops an elective course, he or she must either return the textbook(s) in good condition or remit the equivalent purchase price to JAIMS.
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Requirements There are three key requirements for admission to the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program:
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: |
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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:
The following are available for download & review and can be submitted upon arrival:
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