2024 Summer
CM 0013 Intellectual Property and Licensing

San Diego is a "hotbed" of high technology with heavy concentrations of biotech, telecommunication, and defense firms. Many contract managers and procurement professionals encounter intellectual property issues on a daily basis. This course will introduce students to the four areas of intellectual property; patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and how they interact with the contracting/procurement profession. One class session will specifically address the licensing of intellectual property and technology. Students in this course will be able to directly apply course information to their job or business.

Course Date(s)
June 26 - July 31
$449
Instructors
Stephen Hill
2018 Summer
ED 0997.54 Principles of Engineering
SDSU: A course that teaches problem-solving skills using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed and communicated using solid modeling computer design software.
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June 17 - June 29
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RUSSN 0200B Intermediate Russian II
Continuation of Russian 200A
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PERS 0302 Advanced Persian II
Writing complex literary and expository texts. Reading modern and classical texts to include complicated media. Producing, understanding debates and speeches.
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NC 0049 LSAT | Law School Admission Test Prep Sessions
Let our experts give you important insights into the LSAT with over 20 hours of classroom instruction. Instructors will help you analyze each exam area and apply your knowledge to strategize and respond to LSAT practice questions (note: practice questions are taken from both simulated and actual LSAT exam questions). Learn how to identify your strengths and target your weaknesses as you receive instruction about each question type: analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, reading comprehension (including comparative reading), and the essay writing sample. The textbook provided in the workshop is published by the Law School Admission Council, 10 Actual, Official LSAT Prep Tests. Students will also receive an LSAT Supplemental Packet with test-taking strategies published by BTPS Testing.
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2019 Fall
LM 0001 Lean Enterprise Certificate Program

Lean Enterprise Certificate Topics include:
Lean Basics and Simulation
Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) and A3
Value Stream Mapping – Current and Future State*
Change Management
Facilities Layout
Cellular Flow
Standard Work
Kaizen Events
Administrative Lean
Visual Workplace and 5S
Quick Changeover
Mistake Proofing
Creating a Sustainable Lean Culture
Metrics and Incentives*
Equipment Management*
Team Project Presentations

* With Tours

Course Date(s)
September 12 - December 12
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2024 Spring
WI 0019 Business Opportunities in the Wine Industry
The wine industry has many exciting possibilities for success. How will you find your opportunity? In this course, you’ll explore current wine market trends through the lens of the three-tier system in the United States. We’ll examine wine production, importing, distribution, and retail segments through specific case studies and interviews with members of the industry. You’ll also learn how the wine industry has changed and adapted to different challenges over the past year. At the end of the course, you’ll create your own proposal for participation in the business of wine.
Course Date(s)
February 27 - March 26
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Instructors
Molly Brooks
MM 0020 Media Selling and Buying in Today’s Market
The most creative, engaging message in the world has no value if it doesn't reach the right audience. And proper media placement – whether you're on the buying side, the selling side, or even the creative side – requires a good bit of science plus human intuition. In this course, we'll look at how various media are evaluated, how media campaigns are built, and the roles and skills involved in being a buyer or seller. This industry is changing so rapidly that you'll discover concepts and tools that didn't exist five years ago: silos, Programmatic, OTT, Big Data, and more. Join us to discover how the best work of the "Mad Men" reaches your eyes and ears.
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WI 0040 Vineyard Management
This course for the wine enthusiast covers the basics of viticulture and its importance to quality winemaking. Topics include viticulture history (global and local); vineyard considerations and management; exploration of wine grape varieties and clones; considerations of soils, climate, terroir and sunlight; and the final processing of the grapes as they become wine. The course concludes with a hands-on visit to a working vineyard/winery in Temecula, which includes a tasting, showcasing wine grapes at their finest.

“Wine is sunlight, held together by water.”
~ Galileo
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Instructors
Luke Bramon
2023 Fall
WI 0041 Marketing Wine
In the fast-paced world of media and marketing, wineries must be current on the latest trends and adept at time-tested strategies for success. Following an overview of the intrinsic elements of marketing -- research, targeting, positioning, and branding -- we'll explore the major tenets of wine marketing including locating and working with distributors, portfolio placement, promotions/incentives, and pricing structures. We'll also look at how to build your customer base on-premise, off-premise, and direct-to-consumer using traditional -- public relations, websites, blogs, and emails -- as well as unique forms of marketing.
Course Date(s)
October 18 - November 15
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Instructors
Luke Bramon

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