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Photo by Mackenzie McCluer P r o g r a m O u t l i n e Morning Afternoon Evening Arrival Overview F O R M A T Rigorous program sessions are led by a team: faculty members of Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg School of Management; corporate buyers; finance and other functional specialists; and indepen- Nearly 500 Asian, Black, dent business consultants. Hispanic and Native American Preparatory case work, discussions, CEOs have graduated from the case studies and exercises ensure AMEP program since 1996. maximum preparation and involvement. Each evening after dinner, studies continue and participants work in study groups to prepare exercises and projects for class discussion. MBEs also spend time during the program analyzing the strategies of their firms. Each participant receives a comprehensive reference manual of readings and course materials that serve as resources for the future. C U R R I C U L U M T O P I C S Whether or not a minority business stays profitable and grows depends on the MBEs’ knowledge-based capabilities. The Advanced Management Education Program (AMEP) is designed to assist participants in focusing on growth strategies—specifically, to build capacity and sustainability for the future. Managing Strategic Change in the 21st Century ■ Managing Growth in Entrepreneurial Firms ■ The Five Stages of Growth ■ The Seven Types of Organizational DNA Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Program Goals and Objectives Calendar of Events Introduction Dinner Managing Strategic Change in the 21st Century Group Project Dynamic Course Design—Specific course content will be adapted based on surveying the interests and needs of the participants in each AMEP class. 4 Managing Strategic Change in the 21st Century Organizational DNA Growing Businesses of Size Lunch Capital Markets Capturing Value in Today’s Hyper- Competitive Markets Dinner Entrepreneurial Panel Case Analysis Prepare Case Presentations Defending your Brand Case Discussion Business Plan Development Lunch Leading with Vision and Purpose: What’s Your Story Guest Speaker (Corporate Executive) Dinner Study Groups Entrepreneurial Finance: Acquiring a Business Growing Businesses of Size ■ A Changing Global Economy and a New Agenda for Minority Business Development Capital Markets ■ Abridged Guidelines for Successful Access to Capital • Capital Structure • Cash Flow • Enterprise Life Cycle ■ Determining Appropriate Source • Making the Pitch • Valuation Capturing Value in Today’s Hyper-Competitive Markets ■ Overview of the Marketing Process ■ Creating Value in the Face of Price Competition ■ Creating Value and the Importance of Target Focus Defending Your Brand ■ Reputational Terrain ■ Reputational Risk Business Plan Development ■ Writing a Business Plan ■ Essential Elements of a Business Plan Leading with Vision and Purpose: What’s Your Story? ■ The Path of Extraordinary Leadership ■ Resilience and Learning from Experience Entrepreneurial Finance ■ Acquiring a Business ■ Access to Capital Case Discussion Access to Capital Lunch Entrepreneurial Finance Guest Speaker Dinner Individual Study Open Discussion Program Summary NMSDC President Lunch Closing Ceremonies
T e s t i m o n i a l s “The program gave me a chance to step back and think about my business from a more global picture. The knowledge I came away with was not just from the professors, but the interaction with fellow classmates and guest speakers. It was an amazing experience all around.” Shreedhar Shah President Shah & Associates, Inc. “The NMSDC truly is an organization that is committed to the empowerment of its associated members and MBEs. This was certainly proven with this truly enriching and purpose-driven program. During and after my experience at the AMEP course, the two words I have for this succinct program are honor and privilege. I am eternally grateful to my sponsor, Merck, for affording me this once-in-a-lifetime educational experience, my distinguished professors for teaching me, my accomplished classmates and colleagues for further inspiring me, and the NMSDC for its help in facilitating this program.” “The program was a great eye opener, making us aware of the various facets of business and management. The push to think beyond the confines of the business that we own/operate was great! I had the opportunity to interact with other business owners and would strongly recommend this program for all MBEs and small business owners!” Vasanthi Ilangova President and Chief Executive Officer VIVA USA Inc. Rich Foreman Photo © 2012 The 2012 graduates of NMSDC's AMEP join a distinguished group of program alumni. Timothy Catlett Jr. Sales Representative Progressive Business Solutions, Inc. “The 2012 NMSDC Advanced Management Education Program was a wonderful and beneficial experience. As a seasoned executive, I found the instructors and subject matter to be very useful and productive in all aspects. I highly recommend the course for any executive committed to the growth and development of their business.” Harold T. Epps President and Chief Executive Officer PRWT Services, Inc. Photo by Mackenzie McCluer The spacious Allen Center allows for maximum interaction among the AMEP participants. “Being a young leader of a growing organization, it was intellectually invigorating to listen to business and marketing strategies from seasoned professors at Kellogg who are talented in distilling complex topics. The week gave me a valuable opportunity to step back from my business to evaluate our goals as well as network with a fine group of professionals.” Sam Jhans Mehra President Ameredia Incorporated 5 “Thank you so much for facilitating my participation in Kellogg’s Advanced Management Education Program. It was truly an enriching experience! The wellrounded curriculum covered important topics such as entrepreneurial finance, leadership, management, marketing, venture capital and workshops with successful entrepreneurs. I returned to work having learned so much more and having made many new friends.” Jay Narang Vice President GDKN Corporation
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