Strategy & Marketing

ABOUT THE COURSE

Short-term Professional Development Program Abroad

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Program Theme

Management and marketing strategies to build competitive advantages, identify opportunities in international markets, and drive organizational growth through innovation and Artificial Intelligence.

Target

Undergraduate and graduate students, young professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs seeking to strengthen their skills in strategic management, international marketing, and Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on innovation, competitiveness, and career development.

Objectives

Develop skills in strategic management and international marketing, combining Artificial Intelligence, market analysis, and case studies to identify opportunities, improve decision-making, and formulate competitive strategies in global markets.

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Benefits for scholarship holders participating in this program:

  • Partial scholarship available for program tuition
  • Free inperson English course in California

  • Guidance and documents for obtaining the US Visa

  • Academic preparation and logistics for the program

Why should I attend this course?

  • Study at an American University with a Scholarship;
  • Classes with PhDs teachers of the university, with great executive experience; 
  • Two meetings with local executives within the activity grid and optional visit to the port of Los Angeles; 
  • Learn concepts and strategies for the conquest of markets; 
  • Develop marketing strategies for your organization from an international perspective.

 

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Rubens Farias

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Content

Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundamentally transforms strategic management by augmenting how leaders analyze markets, formulate options, and execute initiatives. Rather than replacing human judgment, AI accelerates the speed and scale of strategic analysis, enabling organizations to build competitive advantages through better human-machine teaming.

You will learn how a successful AI strategy integrates four primary areas:

  • Goal Alignment: Define a clear business problem (e.g., reducing customer churn by 20% or accelerating product prototyping) rather than simply seeking to "implement AI".
  • Data Readiness: Ensure one's organization has clean, accessible, and structured data to train models effectively. Poor data quality limits AI performance.
  • Talent & Culture: Evaluate current skill gaps. Establish whether one's organization will upskill existing employees, hire specialized talent, or leverage vendor platforms.
  • Governance & Ethics: Put frameworks in place to measure AI performance, manage risk, ensure compliance with data privacy regulations, and address unintended biases.

In addition, you will also learn other topics in Strategic Management such as: Leadership, Strategic Management and Change management; Mission, Vision, and Social Responsibility;  

Core competency; Key Performance Indicators and Balanced Scorecard; Strategic alignment.

Marketing in the International Arena - landscape and trends; Managing cultural and legal differences among countries. 

In addition, you will learn how to integrate AI in the marketing process:

  • Using AI as a high-powered marketing partner to analyze data, identify patterns, and test concepts at scale.
  • Leveraging AI in marketing strategy to drive growth by driving predictive customer insights.
  • Learning to use AI as an idea accelerator and data analyzer, rather than simply using AI to write copy.
  • Learning how to use AI at the start, rather than at the end, of the creative process. AI will be used for Concept Generation and Brainstorming:  The class will ask AI to explore alternative angles, metaphors, and cultural references based on broad product and service models.
  • Using AI for Competitive Analysis: Use research-focused models to assess customer expectations and market positioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

In order to study with IBS Americas, it is necessary to have an intermediate to advanced level of English, so that you can interact effectively with colleagues and professors during the courses. The Business English course, however, requires only a basic level of English, making it ideal for those who want to improve their language skills before delving into more complex content. 

The students will visit companies active in the local market or receive representatives at the university for lectures according to the course's area of study. It is expected that students have a very proactive attitude, asking interesting questions to the representative of the organization.

The Advanced programs are designed for graduate students with a minimum of 3 years of working experience in their field of interest.

Courses are 3 weeks with classes from monday to thrusday full-time. The student will take the administration module in one period and, in the case of students from the United States and England, the English module in another. In Italy, the other period is dedicated to the preparation of the work to be presented at the end of the course. 
On Thursdays, students in the thematic courses have company visits or lectures with local executives. 
Please refer to the course page for specific details of course load, syllabus and extra activities. 

It varies according to each home University or College. Some may accept the transcript of credits based on the course content, syllabus and class hours. However, the specific arrangement needs to be made directly with your home University. IBS Americas is happy to work with your Institution to provide any documentation required for a credit transfer process. Consult your secretary. 

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PROGRAM COORDINATION IN BRAZIL
Professor Ricardo Britto

PhD in Business Administration from FEA/USP, he is one of the most experienced Brazilian professors in International Business.

Apply for a Scholarship
  • University of La Verne
  • Location
    La Verne - United States
  • Next terms
    July 12-29, 2027
  • Dates
    3 weeks (January or July)
  • Investment
    U$ 7,245 + Enrollment: U$ 90
    Check opportunities for partial scholarships
  • Program Profile
    Full-time classes and visits to companies
  • Workload
    80 class-hours (lectures, talks and company visits)
  • Additional Activity
    Business English module included in the program with 27 class-hours
  • Students per Classroom
    From 15 to 30
    students
  • Certification
    Certificate in Executive Management - ULV and Business English - ELS
  • Language
    English
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