OPERATION CEOS
OPERATION CEOS X ACI
An Introduction to Business
For the summer of 2020, Operation CEOs partnered with ACI (Achieve Club Initiative) to launch a five-week program in which students learned about business management. The course covered the four functions of business: marketing, human resources, operations management, and finance. In addition, classes challenged students by introducing them to common issues found in each of the four functions and taught students how to solve them.
The information obtained in this course can be used to further preexisting knowledge, gain a background before pursuing a career, or simply serve as a means of quenching curiosity. After the program, students had a foundation solid enough to further their education on their own or by means of another institution.
Quick facts
July 6, 2020 - August 7, 2020
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 4-5 PM PST
Open to all ages and free of charge
Schedule
Week 1: Business Organizations and Environment
Introduction to Management
Types of Organizations and Their Objectives
Stakeholders
Business Environment
Company Evolution
Week 2: Marketing
Market Planning and Research
Sales forecasting
The 7 P's of Marketing
International Marketing
E-commerce
Week 3: Human Resources
Organizational structure
Company Leadership
Employee Relations and Motivation
Corporate Culture
Week 4: Operations Management
Production Methods and Planning
Lean Production and Quality Management
Location
Research and Development
Contingency Planning
Week 5: Finance and Accounting
Revenue and cash flow
Break-even analysis
Investment appraisal
General budgeting
TESTIMONIALS
Word on the Web
A great summer program for aspiring business students. I had the opportunity to learn about various sectors of business and expand my knowledge.
Anonymous
I found this program extremely informative, and I was able to learn a lot from each of the various strands of Business. Huge thanks to Nkemdi and Alex for leading these sessions, and creating an educational and flexible environment for all of us to learn in.
Anonymous
I learned so much about several aspects of business. This program gave me further insight into which part of business I enjoy.
Anonymous
The operation CEOs program really inspired me to continue a study into business and how to run a business myself!
Anonymous
Overall, this program provided valid information. I haven't had much exposure to business therefore it was very insightful to learn.
Anonymous
I really like how you guys organize things and be flexible with difficulties simultaneously.