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Bringing Silicon Valley to the World

Bringing Silicon Valley to the World
BAU-Santa Clara University-Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate Program”- In partnership with Silicon Valley Executive Center January 2024 (*) (*) Exact date will be announced later on

W  e believe that the most valuable learning for busy professionals happens by engagement and collaboration among learners. Our sessions are interactive, meaningful, and fun. We build a sense of community in our programs for a rich learning and networking environment.

As a selective Jesuit institution, our education is rooted in social impact, ethical responsibility, and working for a more just world.

Program Context

Specially Designed for BAU- Graduate Students:

  • Sessions at Santa Clara University on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the role of sustainability for the entrepreneurs.
  • Visits to companies(*) in Silicon Valley to see first hand how companies use innovation and technology to drive business.

(*) Company visits may include Intel, Plug n’ Play, ServiceNow, Jabil, Nvidia, Ebay, Microsoft, Google, IBM, and/or others.

Program Objectives

EXPLORE

Explore business trends for the 21st century with focus on strategic growth amid demographic changes and disruptive technologies.

RESPOND

Respond to new environment in ways that enable organizations to remain competitive and effective.

DESIGN

Design, present plans for implementing responses to the new environment in the context of Bahçeşehir University.

Agenda Day 1

Timing Description Location
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast Lucas Hall 105
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM SCU Tour, Welcome, Introductions Lucas Hall 106
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Silicon Valley Mindset Lucas Hall 106
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Lucas Hall 105
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Emerging Technologies in Silicon Valley Lucas Hall 106
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wine & Cheese Opening Reception (SCU) Adobe Lodge

Agenda Day 2

Main speaking topics of presenters. These are suggested sessions and are not finalized.

Timing Description Location
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast Lucas Hall 105
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Leading Innovative Organizations Lucas Hall 106
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Strategies and Structures for Innovation Lucas Hall 106
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Lucas Hall 105
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM First Company Visit Off site
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Free time for cultural activities Off site

Agenda Day 3

Main speaking topics of presenters. These are suggested sessions and are not finalized.

Timing Description Location
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast Lucas Hall 105
8:45 AM – 10:45 AM Design Thinking Lucas Hall 106
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hands-on Product Design SCDI Makers’ Lab
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Lucas Hall 105
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Second Company Visit Off site
Evening Free time for cultural activities Off site

Agenda Day 4

Main speaking topics of presenters. These are suggested sessions and are not finalized.

Timing Description Location
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast Lucas Hall 105
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Optimizing People & Performance Lucas Hall 106
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM New Venture Creation and Growth in Silicon Valley Lucas Hall 106
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Lucas Hall 105
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Venture Capital and Funding: What Leaders Need to Know Lucas Hall 106
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Athletic Tour Basketball Leavey Center

Agenda Day 5

Main speaking topics of presenters. These are suggested sessions and are not finalized..

Timing Description Location
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast Lucas Hall 105
8:45 AM - 10:30 AM Ethics & Innovation Lucas Hall 106
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Social Entrepreneurship Miller Center
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Lucas Hall 105
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM The Turkish “Valley” Mindset Lucas Hall 106
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Closing Ceremony & Dinner Adobe Lodge

Agenda Company Visits & Coaching

Company Visits

Company visits may include Intel, Plug n’ Play, ServiceNow, Jabil, Nvidia, Ebay, Microsoft, Google, IBM, and/or others. Availability and dates subject to change.

Visits to local points of interest such as wineries or sporting events may be added to the schedule and require a separate budget.

Proposed Format and Dates

Date January 2024

Dates are negotiable and depend upon availability of facilitators and space, as well as BAU requirements and participant schedules.

Format

In person training is strongly recommended to maximize learning impact. However, modules can be adapted for video conferencing as appropriate.

Program Assessment

Every program in our portfolio is closely evaluated against rigorous measures to ensure desired outcomes for every client and the integrity of learning for all participants.

We measure program success according to ten criteria:

1.Preparation

2. Program Design

3. Teaching Methods and Materials

4. Faculty

5. New Skills and Learning

6. Follow-up

7. Aims Achieved

8. Facilities

9. Value for Money

10. Net Promoter Score (NPS)