October 12–17, 2008
Hosted by the Paul Merage School of Business
University of California, Irvine
Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa
Newport Beach, California USA


 

  Program Schedule

Application Process
Completed applications must include a current resume detailing professional experience. Applications are reviewed by AACSB based on selection criteria that is aligned with AACSB accreditation standards for professionally qualified faculty.

  Applicant Selection Criteria  
  Program Application

Program applications and resumes may be submitted by email, fax, or standard mail to:

Email: bridgeprogram@aacsb.edu

Fax: 1+ 813-769-6559
 
AACSB International
c/o The AACSB Bridge Program
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard
Suite 750
Tampa, Florida USA 33602

Registration
Accepted applicants will automatically be registered for the program following the remittance of their tuition. Participants are then provided
orientation packets detailing the event.

The program's tuition is $5,000. 

The tuition includes the following:

• Instruction from top business school faculty
• All course materials (training manuals and case studies)
• Guest speakers (including deans from AACSB schools)
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with various speakers
• Certificate of completion

Program fees do not include travel and accommodation expenses. However, a discounted group rate at a local hotel is available (see below).

Program Details
The curriculum and faculty biographies will be posted shortly.

Location
The program will be held at the Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa.

Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa
900 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, California USA
Phone: +1-949-640-4000
Fax: +1-949-640-5055
Click here to make your reservation online 

Accommodations
For reservations, please contact the Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa.

Each delegate is responsible for making his or her own hotel reservation. The cost of the hotel room is not included in the registration fee. Any guestroom changes, cancellations, etc., are the delegate’s responsibility and must be made directly with the hotel according to the guidelines below in order to avoid financial penalty. A room block is being held at the Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa for AACSB International Bridge Program participants. The preferred room rate is 209 USD per night, plus tax per night. When making reservations, please identify yourself as an AACSB International Bridge Program attendee to receive the preferred room rate.

The Marriott Newport Beach must be contacted no later than Monday, September 15, 2008 to receive the group discount room rate. Sleeping rooms are based on availability and may sell out prior to the cut-off date.

After this date, the AACSB room block will be released and all subsequent reservations will be subject to room and rate availability.

Transportation

Orange County / John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Distance to hotel: 5 miles
Estimated taxi fare: 15 USD one way

The Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the Orange County / John Wayne Airport. The service is available daily from 5:15 a.m. PST until 11:30 p.m. PST and runs every 30 minutes. To access the shuttle from the airport, exit the door in baggage claim labeled by a green "Shuttle Service" sign.

Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Distance to hotel: 25 miles
Estimated taxi fare: 45 USD one way

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Distance to hotel: 45 miles
Estimated taxi fare: 95 USD one way

Program Attire

• Business casual