We believe that the most valuable learning for busy professionals happens by engagement and collaboration among learners. Our sessions are interactive, meaningful, and fun. We build a sense of community in our programs for a rich learning and networking environment.
As a selective Jesuit institution, our education is rooted in social impact, ethical responsibility, and working for a more just world.
Program Context
Specially Designed for BAU- Graduate Students:
(*) Company visits may include Intel, Plug n’ Play, ServiceNow, Jabil, Nvidia, Ebay, Microsoft, Google, IBM, and/or others.
Program Objectives
EXPLORE
Explore business trends for the 21st century with focus on strategic growth amid demographic changes and disruptive technologies.
RESPOND
Respond to new environment in ways that enable organizations to remain competitive and effective.
DESIGN
Design, present plans for implementing responses to the new environment in the context of Bahçeşehir University.
Agenda Day 1
| Timing | Description | Location |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Lucas Hall 105 |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | SCU Tour, Welcome, Introductions | Lucas Hall 106 |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Silicon Valley Mindset | Lucas Hall 106 |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch | Lucas Hall 105 |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Emerging Technologies in Silicon Valley | Lucas Hall 106 |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Wine & Cheese Opening Reception (SCU) | Adobe Lodge |
Agenda Day 2
Main speaking topics of presenters. These are suggested sessions and are not finalized.
| Timing | Description | Location |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Lucas Hall 105 |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Leading Innovative Organizations | Lucas Hall 106 |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Strategies and Structures for Innovation | Lucas Hall 106 |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch | Lucas Hall 105 |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | First Company Visit | Off site |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Free time for cultural activities | Off site |
Agenda Day 3
Main speaking topics of presenters. These are suggested sessions and are not finalized.
| Timing | Description | Location |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Lucas Hall 105 |
| 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM | Design Thinking | Lucas Hall 106 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Hands-on Product Design | SCDI Makers’ Lab |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch | Lucas Hall 105 |
| 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Second Company Visit | Off site |
| Evening | Free time for cultural activities | Off site |
Agenda Day 4
Main speaking topics of presenters. These are suggested sessions and are not finalized.
| Timing | Description | Location |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Lucas Hall 105 |
| 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Optimizing People & Performance | Lucas Hall 106 |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | New Venture Creation and Growth in Silicon Valley | Lucas Hall 106 |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch | Lucas Hall 105 |
| 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Venture Capital and Funding: What Leaders Need to Know | Lucas Hall 106 |
| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Athletic Tour Basketball | Leavey Center |
Agenda Day 5
Main speaking topics of presenters. These are suggested sessions and are not finalized..
| Timing | Description | Location |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Lucas Hall 105 |
| 8:45 AM - 10:30 AM | Ethics & Innovation | Lucas Hall 106 |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Social Entrepreneurship | Miller Center |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch | Lucas Hall 105 |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | The Turkish “Valley” Mindset | Lucas Hall 106 |
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Closing Ceremony & Dinner | Adobe Lodge |
Agenda Company Visits & Coaching
| Company Visits |
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Company visits may include Intel, Plug n’ Play, ServiceNow, Jabil, Nvidia, Ebay, Microsoft, Google, IBM, and/or others. Availability and dates subject to change. Visits to local points of interest such as wineries or sporting events may be added to the schedule and require a separate budget. |
Proposed Format and Dates
Date January 2024
Dates are negotiable and depend upon availability of facilitators and space, as well as BAU requirements and participant schedules.
Format
In person training is strongly recommended to maximize learning impact. However, modules can be adapted for video conferencing as appropriate.
Program Assessment
Every program in our portfolio is closely evaluated against rigorous measures to ensure desired outcomes for every client and the integrity of learning for all participants.
We measure program success according to ten criteria:
1.Preparation
2. Program Design
3. Teaching Methods and Materials
4. Faculty
5. New Skills and Learning
6. Follow-up
7. Aims Achieved
8. Facilities
9. Value for Money
10. Net Promoter Score (NPS)
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