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Las Vegas/Los Angeles Course 2007
Format, Details, Plans
Who is the teacher?
• Andy Gustafson
• Associate Professor of Business Ethics
• Ph.D. Marquette, MA Fordham
• Grew up on Farm in Aurora, Nebraska
Purpose of Course
• What are the effects of business on culture and society?
• How does business change with culture?
• How can we use our power in business for good?
Who will we meet in Vegas/LA?
• CFOs, CEOs, Lower-level managers, etc
• Mayors, City managers, firemen
• Casino workers, hotel managers
• Chamber of commerce people
• A sociologist, a philosopher, an artist
Format of the course
• 2 week travel component in May
plus
• 4 3-hour sessions in the spring– 2 at beginning of semester– 2 towards end of semester
This course is 3 hrs of course credit
What do we do in the 4 sessions?
• You read articles and watch videos to prepare you for the 2 weeks, so that you can hit the ground running in Vegas.
• You will write a book review
What assignments will we have in May on the trip?
• Participation (asking questions at site visits)
• Journals (2 pages per day reflection)
• Paper on topic related to the course (smart growth, Venetian Casino Business operation, water management at Salton Sea, etc etc)
When is that paper due?
• July 1st (one month after we return)
Where will we stay?
• In hotels and at Loyola Marymount (LA)
What are our expenses?
• $1600 course fee for expenses
• Food expenses (figure for 14 days)
• Plane ticket to and from Las Vegas
What does the fee cover?
• Hotel expenses
• Disneyland and other tickets
• Gas/Rental of vans for travel and tour
When is the course fee due?
• ½ of fee will be due by the beginning of the spring semester, the other half will be due mid-semester
How do I sign up?
• Just like for any Spring semester course
• Your tuition is covered as part of the 18 hours you are allowed in the spring.
• It is BUS479
How can I get more information?
• Contact Andy Gustafson: [email protected]
• Phone: 402 669 9846
• Website: people.creighton.edu/~agu10010