How to Get Certified as a Project Manager Quickly and the Benefits of Being a Certified Project Manager
Topic: How to Get Certified as a Project Manager Quickly and the Benefits of Being a Certified Project Manager Speaker: Dr. Swapn Sinha
Date/Time: Saturday, 10/23/2010, 3:00-4:00PM
Location: Room 308, NPU South Building, 47655 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
Abstract:
Currently, most jobs are moving in project-based environments. In the future, there will be more project management job than regular jobs. There will be more PMI certified project managers in China, the U.S., and India. You should not be left behind. Get PMI certified. Learn more about PMI at www.pmi.org. It is not difficult to get certified. Dr. Sinha has helped many students get certified as PMPs and CAPMs. If you are new to the U.S., it may be difficult to land a job especially if you have worked for companies that are unheard of in the U.S. With certification, you can overcome that weakness.
Introduction to the speaker:
Dr. Swapn Sinha, COO of a Business and technology consulting start up company, is an entrepreneur, investor, educator, consultant, corporate trainer, and mentor to several Bay Area companies.
He has a Ph.D. in Strategy and International Business from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California. Dr. Swapn brings a rich experience of fifteen years, having worked in leading FORTUNE 500 companies and has diverse experience from tire, management education, oil, IT consulting, and banking industries. Dr. Swapn has acted on several occasions as a guest faculty, motivational speaker on leadership strategy, and speaker on various industry and educational forums. He is also a corporate trainer on strategy, motivation, leadership, and organizational development. His areas of research interest include international marketing, strategic management, business strategy, financial management utilizing quantitative techniques, technology systems in business, and consumer behavior.
Dr. Swapn has presented several papers in international conferences and has been published in journals. He presented a paper on the comparative study of China and India in Hawaii at the International Business Conference in May 2007. His paper was selected for presentation out of many papers and was further short listed for publishing in the HIBC journal. His recent paper on 'm-strategy' vs. 'i.-strategy' in emerging markets was presented in March 2008 at the International E-Business Conference (IEBC) in San Francisco and published in the IEBC journal.
Dr. Swapn has been a panelist and judge speaker on mobile marketing in emerging markets, organized by Santa Clara University and Cisco systems at Cisco headquarters in June 2008. His paper on flexible systems; has been published in GLOGIFT 2008 society publication, which is organized and promoted by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. The government of India awarded the exalted Indira Gandhi Priyadarshani award to Dr. Swapn for his outstanding service, achievements, and contributions in November 2007.
Dr. Swapn is a member of many prestigious organizations such as the Academy of International Business (AIB), International Association for Business and Society (IABS), Strategic management Society (SMJ), American Economic Association (AEA), Financial Management Association (FMA), American Marketing Association (AMA), The Indus Entrepreneur (TIE), and the Network of Indian Professionals.
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Topic: NPU SAP Labs Introduction
Speaker: Ms. Flora Chu
Date/Time: Saturday, 10/16/2010, 3:00-4:00PM
Location: Room 308, NPU South Building, 47655 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
Abstract:
SAP labs are role models for globally distributed development organizations, contributing effectively to the goals of SAP's business units. Bridging the gap between local market demands and SAP's development organization, SAP labs set standards for excellence in innovation, efficiency, and reliability. They are recognized centers of local talent and expertise, establishing a strong foundation for SAP development in the future. NPU provides educational establishments in the introduction of SAP, as well as positioning students for future career enhancement. Taking SAP lab courses should enhance your technical skills and create an impression of competence. This is a simple way to add a little extra sparkle to your resume. Currently we have almost 30 students enrolling in the Labs and an SAP Club is on the horizon!
Introduction to the speaker:
M.B.A., Chadwick University, Alabama, 1995
B.S., Accounting, Biola University, 1990
Ms. Chu is well known for her experience in asset and financial management allied with full knowledge of US GAAP and IRS tax regulations, proficiency in Sarbanes-Oxley controls and processes, Government R & D funding, and the pharmaceuticals and semiconductor industry. Ms. Chu holds a Corporate Financial Controller position in a semiconductor company. Her duties include international projects such as accounting system conversion and implementation, cost efficiency, and budget vs. actual analysis. Ms. Chu has had more than nineteen years of experience in accounting and finance. She is a goal-oriented leader who has demonstrated positive results, problem solving and people management skills. She is able to train and empower her cross-functional team members around the globe to accomplish company objectives and missions. Ms. Chu has received the honor of being a member of the Presidential Who's Who and the National Association for Professional Women. Her passion in teaching has been growing since she started teaching at NPU eight years ago.
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Topic: Should YOU take the challenge of AICPA – the uniform CPA examination?
Speaker: Mr. Eddie Liu
Date/Time: Saturday, 10/9/2010, 3:00-4:00PM
Location: Room 308, NPU South Building, 47655 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
Abstract:
Passing the uniform CPA examination to become a board-certified accountant is considered a lifetime achievement. With the CPA license, you can practice accounting at any location you desire, as long as it is within the state which you hold the license. Converting the license from one state to another is straightforward if you do need to move. There are various requirements to fulfill before taking the examination. There are also many topics on the examination that one must pass in order to obtain the license. A certain number of continuous education credits are required to maintain the license.
This presentation covers the following areas:
1. Information on the uniform CPA examination;
2. Outline of various required coursework;
3. Details about preparing for the examination;
4. How to renew and maintain the license.
Introduction to the speaker:
M.B.A., Taxation, California State University - Hayward, CA 1992
B.S., Accounting, San Jose State University, CA, 1985
B. Law, National Cheng-Chi University, Taiwan, 1980
Areas of expertise: Financial accounting, business law, taxation.
Mr. Liu has more than fourteen years of professional experience in corporate accounting and financial management. The positions he has held include: accounting manager, controller, and director of finance.
Challenge of AICPA(
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Topic: What is Alzheimer's disease and how the American society deals with it
Speaker: Mr. Timothy Dupic
Date/Time: Saturday, 10/2/2010, 3:00-4:00PM
Location: Room 308, NPU South Building, 47655 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
Abstract:
5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease every year. Every 72 seconds, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. $165 billion USD is spent annually – either directly or indirectly on Alzheimer’s disease. This seminar will introduce the basic information about Alzheimer's disease and how the American society deals with it in general.
Introduction to the speaker:
M.B.A., University of South Dakota, SD, 1980
Master of Divinity, Trinity Theological Seminary, IN, 2004
B.S., Business Administration, University of South Dakota, SD, 1976
Business operations, corporate finance, human capital development, strategic marketing, regulatory affairs, financial accounting.
Mr. Dupic has been recognized as an extensively experienced broad-based senior level executive showcasing more than twenty-five years of proven ability in managerial, leadership, and technical experience in all aspects of the communication industry. Mr. Dupic is also very interested in teaching.
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Topic: Job Trends in Engineering in the Next Decade
Speaker: Dr. Jahan Ghofraniha
Date/Time: Saturday, 9/25/2010, 3:00-4:00PM
Location: Room C in the NPU Administration Building
Introduction to the speaker:
* Ph.D. EE. The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 1997
* M.A.Sc, EE The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 1990
* B.S. Eng, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 1985
Digital Signal Processing Theory, Data Compression, Communication systems, Wireless systems, Digital Filtering, Adaptive Filtering, Intelligent systems, fixed and floating point DSP's and FPGA's.
Dr. Ghofraniha has had over ten years of professional experience in the computer industry. His technical expertise includes digital signal processing with algorithmic implementation. as well as system engineering.
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