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Overview
In four months, the JAIMS Intercultural Management Program (ICMP) prepares you for today's multicultural business environment. ICMP is an intensive, graduate diploma program that focuses on skills and business practices essential for success in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific region.
While the primary emphasis of the ICMP is on U.S. business management, global business and cultural issues are also explored. Courses are taught in English, and the practical application of business and communication theory is integrated both in the class and in assignments. Participants are required to have at least three years of relevant full-time work experience before entering the program.
Internships and European Study Options
ICMP also offers the Business Exchange Program (BEP), where selected participants may intern with companies in the United States for two months after completing the ICMP coursework in Honolulu. Another option is the Reims International Management Programme in France.
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“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 |
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Management Competencies Upon successful completion of the ICMP, graduates will have competency in the following areas:
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To fulfill the requirements of ICMP and receive a Graduate Diploma, all participants must complete the program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. A 24-credit minimum is required for successful completion of the ICMP. Courses are listed below. Course Descriptions Resume Writing Critical Thinking Project Management Courses BACK TO TOP » MGT 515 Issues for Global Managers (Required) This workshop includes a series of lectures, site visits and team-building activities that enables participants to appreciate several key areas of doing business in the U.S.: corporate citizenship, cultural sensitivity, entrepreneurship, interpersonal skills, and preparing for the international assignment. IM 524 Business Strategy (Required) This course provides participants with an interactive, hands-on, and practical experience integrating all disciplines of international business: corporate strategy, business research, legal, regulatory, marketing, sales, operations, finance, accounting, human resources, and negotiation. Class sessions will include lectures, discussions of current business articles and/or case analyses. A team project to develop a business plan incorporating all disciplines of international business will culminate this course. MGT 545 Professional YOU (Required) Professional YOU offers opportunities for participants to examine their professional strengths. Emphasis is placed on the conduct of meetings, group discussion process, and decision making in an international environment. How professionals present themselves and how they make effective presentations will receive primary attention. The course is designed to assist participants in self cultivation as leaders and followers. Participants are provided opportunities to learn about the basic leadership process in order for them to discover ways to contribute to synergistic team work. Class sessions will include lecture, discussion of classical and contemporary case studies in leadership, as well as experiential activities. IM 521 Intercultural Negotiation This course focuses on deal-making and dispute resolution in the context of international business transactions with an emphasis on cross-cultural conflicts. Participants study and practice negotiation, mediation ("conciliation"), and arbitration through role play and simulation. BC 501 Written Business Communication MGT 530 Business Law This course examines the U.S. legal system and regulatory environment. Participants study the policies behind U.S. law and consider the impact these laws have on foreign corporations and/or their subsidiaries operating within the U.S. MGT 531 The Economic and Financial Environment of Global Business This course introduces the economic and financial environment of global business (with an emphasis on East Asia and Southeast Asia), focusing on trends, issues, and prospects. A goal of the course is to apply analytical tools to understand why economic and financial events have occurred in order to better anticipate future developments. MGT 532 Financial Accounting for Managers This course introduces financial accounting and methods used to record and report financial information to external decision makers, including how certain accounting data are used in management planning and control processes. MGT 540 Human Resources: Development and Coaching This two-part course introduces human resources from the Western perspective. Part one provides an introduction to HR practices, industry trends, roles of the HR department and the application of information technology. Part two focuses on coaching, self and employee development giving special consideration to individual and organizational objectives. MGT 542 Global Marketing The Global Marketing course is designed to provide participants with a familiarity of the problems and perspectives of marketing across national boundaries, insights into environmental issues influencing business outside the home country and analytical ability to make marketing decisions common to all firms. MGT 544 The Impact of Technology on Global Business This course will improve the participant's understanding of how organizations develop and use information technology in business processes. Participants will gain insight into the "real world" of management information systems (MIS) professionals through use of case studies, readings and discussions on MIS topics, in order to understand the role of MIS professionals and the IS department in modern business organizations. The course is primarily a seminar and will include a variety of learning formats, including lectures, student presentations, discussions and online learning. MGT 546 Organizational Behavior This course will provide participants with an advanced knowledge of organizational behavior. This includes increased knowledge about individuals’ personalities, motivations, etc. and how these concepts are best utilized in an organizational setting. Participants will also gain an appreciation of how such concepts as organizational design and culture are utilized in undertaking organization change. This will be done within the overarching topic of the global dimensions of the competitive environment and the international implications on organizational behavior. Sample ICMP Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday |
ICMP courses are taught by the JAIMS core instructors; affiliate faculty from institutions such as the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University of Honolulu and the East-West Center; and business executives from well-known academic, research and nonprofit institutes as well as private organizations. John Barkai; M.B.A., J.D., University of Michigan; Professor, William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii at Manoa. David Bess; Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles; Professor, Shidler College of Business, Universiyt of Hawaii at Manoa. Gordon Bruce; M.B.A., Hawaii Pacific University; CIO, City and County of Honolulu; Director, Department of Information Technology; Managing Member, GJB and Associates LLC. Masaaki Kotabe; Ph.D, Michigan State University; The Washburn Chair Professor of International Business and Marketing, Temple University. Marie Kumabe; M.A., Hawaii Pacific University; Co-owner, Remedy Intelligent Staffing. Timothy P. Lee; M.B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa.; Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development - Asia Pacific region, Office Pavilion. Wendy Nakamura; M.A., Purdue University; Founder, Foresight Leadership Development, LLC. Blair M. T. Odo; Ph.D., University of Oregon; Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Operating Officer, JAIMS. Iris Okawa; J.D., William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Proprietor, Law Offices of Iris R. Okawa AAL, ALC. Derek Otsuji; M.A., Brigham Young University. Larry E. Smith; M.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa; President, Christopher Smith & Associates, LLC. Jack Suyderhoud; Ph.D., Purdue University; Professor of Business Economics, Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa. Michael Tanoue; J.D., William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Director and Shareholder, The Pacific Law Group, Attorneys at Law, A Law Corporation. Carolyn Yoshihara; M.B.A. University of Hawaii at Manoa; P.M.P. Project Management Institute; Vice President and Manager of Project and Process Support for Mortgage Banking, Bank of Hawaii. Thomas Zhuang; M.B.A., Hawaii Pacific University; President, East West Best Travel, Inc. |
The ICMP is a 24 credit hour program. One credit hour is equivalent to eight class sessions of 80 minutes each. The credit hours are determined by the amount of lecture, laboratory, and field experience hours for each course. Thorough preparation of assignments and enthusiastic participation during class activities are required.
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Grades and Academic Standards Letter grades are based on the following 4.0 scale:
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 ICMP are successfully fulfilled with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. |
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Increasing Competencies for International Communication (IC2) Program Prior to the ICMP, the 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 language style. The IC2 program encourages participants to use language skills they already possess and focuses on English as an International Language (EIL) so that participants gain a deeper knowledge of how English is used around the world. The IC2 program is highly interactive; it allows participants to explore Hawaiian culture and learn about American business through challenging learning activities including business interviews, site visits, class discussions, and role plays. To further enhance their experience, many participants do homestays to gain first-hand experience of American life. 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 ICMP. Note: Non-ICMP participants are welcomed to enroll in the IC2 program. Contact JAIMS for more information.
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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. While employment at the student's internship company after graduation is not the objective of the internship, in some cases graduates have been offered employment with their internship companies or with other companies via business contacts established during the internship portion.
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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
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Includes books and class fees. (4) Optional: includes estimates for car rental, food housing, and airfare, if applicable. Refund/Return Policy 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 vice president for academic affairs. The amount of the refund will be determined by the 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. Study Options
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Requirements There are three key requirements for admission to the Intercultural Management 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 ICMP terms and deadlines visit the ICMP 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 ICMP, please download the ICMP Brochure. The following must be sent to JAIMS for your application to be complete: |
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ICMP 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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