MBA Advanced Topics in Business Strategy:
Environmental analysis and opportunity scanning; From Strategic Planning to Strategic
Implementation; Strategy: execution and control methods
MBA Advanced Topics in Business Strategy:
Environmental analysis and opportunity scanning; From Strategic Planning to Strategic
Implementation; Strategy: execution and control methods
MM Advanced Topics in Financial Decisions and Corporate Policy:
The theory of Finance and financial decision making; Corporate Policy: Theory,
evidence and applications; International Financial Management
MM Advanced Topics in Marketing Management:
Managing customers in Globalized World; International Products and Branding;
Managing Global Markets and Offerings
MM Advanced Topics in Project Management
Strategy & Marketing for Project Based Organizations; The Human Side of Project
Management; Managing Megaprojects
Dates
11 – 31 July 2025
Requirement: Valid US Visas or received an appointment and VISA prior to departure. The institution is not responsible for the issue of visas.
Please check your availability, since this may fall outside of the study tour window. WBS may not accommodate any changes to the academic study calendar year.
Overview
The University of La Verne is one of the most traditional and well respected American Universities. Founded in 1891, ULV is a Private non-profit Institution, with its main campus in the City of La Verne, California, located just outside of Los Angeles. The University offers Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral degrees in various fields of knowledge. Classes are taught by PhD’s with extensive Professional and Academic experience. Host to over 8 500 students, ULV prides itself on its small class sizes, inclusive culture and vibrant campus community. During your visit, you will study with ULV’s outstanding Faculty, visit and learn from Executives at some of the world’s most successful businesses, as well as take advantage of the many cultural and touristic opportunities Los Angeles has to offer.
Important Details
These are extremely popular programmes which are highly competitive, due to participating students receiving a certificate of completion from the partner school and becoming part of their alumni network on completion of the course.
Inclusions
These items are included with your tour booking
- Tuition, company visits and group cultural activities.
- Air ticket (economy class).
- Group transfers and transport.
- Accommodation (including breakfast).
- Travel insurance.
Exclusions
Students must arrange their own:
- Visa
- Breakaways
- Lunch and dinner (some meals will be covered by WBS)
- Single room
- Medication and your own leisure activities
Course Credit
MBA:
Two (2) credits upon successful completion of the programme and assignment.
- 1 elective credit, upon successful completion of the programme and the relevant assignments.
- 1 study tour credit – achieving a study tour credit means that you will be exempt from having to participate in a Global Study Tour.
MM:
One (1) credit upon successful completion of the programme and assignment.
- 1 elective credit, upon successful completion of the programme and the relevant assignments.
MAP:
No Credits from WBS of the University of La Verne.
- A certificate of completion upon successful completion of the programme and the relevant assignments.
Duration
Requirements
- The international certificate programmes are based on merit. Applicants must maintain a 60% average and pass core courses completed thus far, in order to be considered for the programme.
- Complete the required application form – Include your academic transcript, CV and a motivation letter
Costs and Payment
- An administrative fee of +-R1 700.00 will be charged to your fee account.
- This option comes with no cost breakdowns as it is provided as a package by the relevant partner school. However, due to unforeseen currency fluctuations, WBS reserves the right to change the programme structure and pricing.
- Non-payments will result in your place being re-allocated.
- Interest will be charged on late payments or your place will be forfeited.
- A cancellation fee will be charged if you defer or cancel after the payment date.
- Payment must be made within 21 days of generating your invoice
Additional Information
If your application is successful, you will be notified to book your tour.