Instructors
Bettini | Brook | Cazem | Felix | Garrett | Gonzales | Hawley | Hendrix | Hird | Knapp | Mattison | Medeiros | Muscatelli | Nguyen | O'Donnell | Pinkas | Prost | Rasiah | Steiner | Vincent | Wong | Young
Mark E. Bettini
Management Accounting
Financial Accounting: A User's Perspective
Marketing Metrics
Professional Background
Twenty years in accounting and finance, emphasizing small-business management and consulting, litigation support, healthcare, and e-commerce. Developed educational programs for UC Berkeley Extension. Currently work for Dagobah Systems small-business consulting.
Education
B.S., psychology, Santa Clara University. M.B.A., finance and accounting, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"Meeting students from other parts of the world and sharing our common experiences in the classroom."
Suggestion for students:
"Before you come to Berkeley, acquaint yourself with a set of basic financial statements of any company that interests you. At the IDPs, you not only study in a new language (English) but also learn a 'third language.' Accounting is said to be the language of business."
Martin Brook
International Finance
Fundamentals of Finance
Investment Portfolio Management
Professional Background
Former vice president, assistant corporate controller, divisional CFO, and divisional general manager strategic planning, McKesson Corporation; senior positions with Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Cargolux Airlines in Luxembourg, British Airways in London; part-time instructor at UC Berkeley Extension, Golden Gate University; small-business consultant.
Education
B.S. University of Edinburgh, Scotland. M.B.A., Stanford University. Certificate in Personal Financial Planning, UC Berkeley Extension.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"Meeting students from different cultural backgrounds and helping them develop their talents. Learning new things about the subjects I teach."
Suggestion for recommendation students:
"Have fun early in the program. Be prepared to work hard late in the program. Make friends for life."
Mark Patino Cazem
International Business Law
Professional Background
Lawyer, international business consultant, litigation consultant, real estate investor, and educator. Law practice: international business transactions, commercial law, immigration law, civil litigation, probate, real estate law, and administrative law.
Education
B.A., M.B.A., San Francisco State University. J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"I enjoy the kaleidoscope of ideas and opinions. The IDP experience is like a mini-United Nations."
Suggestion for students:
"Have good English language comprehension, analytical vision, ability to tell the trees from the forest, and enthusiasm for learning."
Anthony Felix
Introduction to Marketing
Professional Background
Twenty years of experience in database marketing, marketing analytics, customer relationship marketing, and risk management analytics; independent consultant, data mining for marketing and customer relationship management; several management positions in various major corporations in database marketing strategy, planning, customer information management, data mining, advanced analytics.
Education
M.B.A., University of San Francisco. Graduate studies in demography, University of the Philippines. B.A., economics, University of the Philippines.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"Teaching at IDP exposes me to the tremendous wealth of cultural diversity that students bring to the class. The IDPs enrich my perspective on the universality of marketing and the diversity of markets in this age of globalization."
Suggestion for students:
"Actively exchange ideas and share your experiences with your classmates in the classroom and through social interaction. This will definitely help your career as you navigate the global market."
Suzanne Garrett
Project Risk Management
Professional Background
More than twenty years of teaching and training experience as a professor at various universities in the United States and Japan, teaching project management, math, and accounting courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels; rank of Full Professor of Business Administration as well as Associate Dean and Chair of the Undergraduate Programs at John F. Kennedy University; president of Strategic Organizational Solutions, Inc., specializing in project management consulting and training; created and led numerous training courses and professional development programs in project management, including the popular PMP Exam preparation workshop.
Education
B.S., civil engineering, West Virginia Institute of Technology. Certificate of Advanced Studies, American Graduate School of International Management. M.B,A., John F. Kennedy University. Project Management Professional (PMP).
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"I enjoy having a variety of academic, work, and cultural backgrounds in the classroom. Team work and learning from each other are rich experiences that we would have difficulty replicating anywhere else. I also love hearing from former students—where they are, who they are working for, how they are using exactly what we discussed in class in their new job, how they passed the PMP Exam."
Suggestion for students:
"Design a plan to combine studying, playing, and making friends. You will remember this unique experience for the rest of your life. Some of the friends you will make will be your friends for life."
John Gonzales
Essentials of Economics Seminar
Risk Analysis Seminar
Intermediate Corporate Finance
International Economics
Professional Background
Assistant professor of economics, University of San Francisco. Previous work as an investment consultant and as principal economist (principal administrator), Centre for Co-operation with the Economies in Transition, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Education
M.A., Ph. D. in economics, University of Wisconsin, Madison. B.A. in economics, California State University, Fullerton.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"The students are very motivated and their diversity makes the courses more interesting."
Suggestion for students:
"Be ready to work hard and have one of the best experiences of your life."
Doug Hawley
Quality Management for Project Managers
Introduction to Project Management
Professional Background
Quality consultant; western U. S. field project manager, Emerson Electric; chief financial officer, EDCO Engineering; loan officer, Union Bank; process design engineer, Ford Motor Co.; commander, fighter pilot, U.S. Navy.
Education
M.B.A., Cornell University. B.S., mechanical engineering, California State University, San Diego. Distinguished Naval Graduate, U.S. Naval Flight Training.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"Supporting the development of future multicultural leaders who are on their way to careers in government, business, and education."
Suggestion for students:
"Celebrate and continue to grow your multicultural and multilingual experience. It is one of your greatest strengths and a gift to the world."
Gene Hendrix
Organization and Management
Human Factors
Global Business and Marketing Strategy Seminars
Internship Program, Student Adviser
Professional Background
More than 20 years as consultant and adviser to the international oil industry, Royal Dutch Shell, Shell Canada, and other companies; faculty of management, McGill University, Montreal; adjunct faculty, M.B.A. Program, San Francisco State University.
Education:
Ph.D., organization behavior, Case Western Reserve University.
The best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"The opportunity to be with the finest young men and women from around the world and to help them experience what 'globalization' really means."
Suggestion for students:
"Be open-minded, have confidence in yourself, make friends from other countries and cultures, work hard, but have fun."
Terence K. Hird
Business Negotiation
Global Business Management
Entrepreneurship
Professional Background
Thirty years managing international business operations; principal and consultant on numerous international joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and multi-country partnerships; domestic and foreign international trade and logistics consultant; founder of Negotiation-International, a negotiation training and consulting firm.
Education
M.B.A., Pepperdine University. B.A., Johns Hopkins University.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"The interaction with multicultural students. It is as close as I can get to what I have enjoyed my whole professional life: working overseas. Each day I teach, I also learn from the students."
Suggestion for students:
"Read as much as you can about what is current in business today and stay current, so that when you attend the IDP classes you can apply the academic lessons to the real world. Come to the IDPs ready to learn, but also come to have fun."
Kirk Knapp
Business Valuation
Professional Background
High-technology marketing; registered investment advisor
Education
B.S., electrical engineering/computer logic design, University of Illinois. M.B.A., University of California, Berkeley. CFA Program. CFP Program.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"Meeting students from other countries and cultures."
Suggestion for students:
"Learn the key theoretical concepts and think about how to apply them in the real world."
Al Mattison
Introduction to Marketing
Global Marketing
Integrated Marketing Communications
Professional Background
Twenty-five years of experience in the advertising and marketing fields; marketing advertising vice-president for 3M Co. graphics system group; account planning and marketing at Oqilvy & Mather New York; worked on marketing and advertising projects for major corporations such as Lanier Business Products, Minolta, and Coca Cola; consultant on marketing, advertising and business management; member of the America Advertising Federation and on the board of Directors.
Education
B.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota. 3M Business Management University. Four "A" Advertising College.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"The opportunity to teach and facilitate marketing education for a talented group of International students."
Suggestion for students:
"Have fun, work hard—demonstrate that you can accomplish the work that needs to be done in the world of marketing."
Martin Medeiros
Essentials of Economics
Overview: Global Business Management
Global Business and Marketing Strategy
Professional Background
Corporate economist/analyst for the Bank of America Corporation, eight years.
Education
B.A., University of California at Santa Cruz. M.A., California State University at Hayward.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"I get to travel around the world without ever leaving Berkeley. Every day I meet new people and learn about world cultures."
Suggestion for students:
"There is so much to take in (studies, culture, life). Sometimes this can be a bit overwhelming. Keep an open mind and believe that you will learn something of value. You will come away from your experience a better person."
Patricia Muscatelli
Applied Corporate Finance
Professional Background
Twenty years in bank financial analysis and planning (corporate and international divisions); agricultural cooperative treasury; consultant to small and medium-sized businesses.
Education
M.B.A., University of California, Berkeley. M.S., Queens College, New York City. B.A., Hunter College, New York City.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"Meeting students from around the world and being able to discuss finance from a multicultural perspective."
Suggestion for students:
"Don't try to memorize all the content and formulas. Concentrate on understanding the concepts."
Nicole Nguyen
Brand Management
Professional Background
Former banker and trader on Wall Street; start-ups for multinationals in Asia and Silicon Valley; experience in banking, consumer products, high tech, travel, corporate training, and nonprofit management; teach marketing courses at UC Berkeley Extension, and strategy and entrepreneurship at University of San Francisco.
Education
M.B.A., marketing and finance, Kellogg School of Management. B.A., economics, Harvard University.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"Creativity of students"
A suggestion or recommendation for prospective students:
"Have fun!"
James E. (Jim) O'Donnell
Project Management
Professional Background
Seven years as an online and standup project management instructor for the Project Management Institute, UC Berkeley Extension, and San Francisco State University; developer of online project management courses for PMI as well as a hybrid project management fundamentals course for San Francisco State University ITEC Department and a PMP Prep course for UC Berkeley Extension.
Education:
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara. M.B.a., Golden Gate University. M.A.Ed., San Francisco State University.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"Playing my part in building the global village through the international students and helping them further their individual careers through a great educational experience while here in Berkeley."
Suggestion for students:
"Use the time here as a real springboard for your future, with the permanent benefit of improving your relations with others."
Catherine Pinkas
Project Management Tools
Professional Background
Twenty years of project management experience in financial management, procurement, construction, information technology, human resources, and instructional design. Manage project managers in corporate, off-site, and off-shore locations. Designed and built two large-scale project management offices for major corporations.
Education:
M.B.A., JFK University.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"The students! Meeting delightful and talented individuals from all over the world."
Suggestion for students:
"Project management is a wonderful skill that can be used in any career to assure that work is done properly, on time, and on budget. These skills demonstrate that you can accomplish the work that needs to be done and can put you on the fast track to success in the business world."
Jim Prost
Strategic Marketing
Professional Background
More than 16 years as an independent consultant in marketing and strategy development, presentation skills coaching; experience in the sales and marketing functions of corporations, high-tech industry; author of the instructor's manual for Strategic Market Management by Dave Aaker.
Education
M.B.A., UC Berkeley.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"Meeting interesting students and learning about other cultures and traditions; seeing the world through their eyes."
A suggestion for students:
"An IDP can be a life-altering experience. Commit yourself to your studies and see as much of the U.S. as you can in order to get a balanced view of Americans."
Mark R. Rasiah
Basic Corporate Finance
Management Accounting
Business Forecasting and Planning
Professional Background
Founder, American Consulting Group; deputy director of finance, City of San Jose, CA; accounting manager, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority; CFO, Environmental Site Tracking & Management, Inc.; assistant CFO/controller, East Bay Regional Park District; deputy director of operations, Larkin Street Services, Inc.; senior operations analyst, United Airlines; senior financial analyst, Hewlett-Packard; production division accountant, CTC Ltd., U.K.
Education
M.B.A., UC Berkeley. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, U.K.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"Interacting with a highly intelligent, skilled, motivated, and talented group of students from a broad spectrum of international backgrounds."
Suggestion for students:
"Be prepared to challenge yourself, to work hard, have fun, and to take exciting knowledge back to your country. You will share successes, make lifelong friends, and cherish fond memories."
Bob Steiner
Marketing Research
Professional Background
Business management, marketing, consulting, and training for more than 20 years. Leadership positions in marketing and sales for AT&T. Currently an independent business and training consultant in marketing research, leadership, business planning, and cross-cultural communication.
Education
M.B.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies. B.A., Hampshire College.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"I enjoy the multicultural aspect of the students, their global perspective, and their intense drive to learn and excel in the field of marketing."
Suggestion for students:
"Be prepared to work hard, and also to get your work done efficiently so you have time to see the beautiful scenery California has to offer, from the mountains to the coastline."
Michael Vincent
Fourteen years as a business management consultant specializing in strategic planning, marketing development, and organizational enhancement & teamwork; marketing director of an international hotel management firm; associate director of public affairs for the U.S. Army in Tokyo, Japan; instructor at UC Berkeley Extension; adjunct professor with Bay Area post-graduate business schools.
Education
M.S., business management, John F. Kennedy University. M.S., organizational psychology, California School of Professional Psychology. Ph.D., organizational consulting, Alliant International University.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"Facilitating and interacting with a diverse an inquisitive group of students coming together from nearly every society and culture."
Suggestion for students:
"Have fun. Make friends for life. Absorb ideas and share your experiences with your classmates. Enjoy and celebrate your multicultural and multilingual experience...and prepare yourself to be a gift to the world."
Zach Wong
Global Business and Marketing Strategy
Project Economic Analysis
Professional Background
More than 30 years of business management experience with Chevron; expertise in business analysis, economics, research and technology, strategic planning, mergers & acquisitions, and risk assessment; adjunct professor, University of California, Davis; Honored Instructor, University of California Berkeley Extension; teaching project management, marketing and business strategy, team development, project economics, health sciences and business planning; author, Human Factors in Project Management: Concepts, Tools, and Techniques for Inspiring Teamwork and Motivation (Jossey-Bass).
Education
B.S., Ph.D., environmental toxicology and pharmacology, University of California, Davis.
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"The wonderful scholarship, interelationships and friendships that are formed among the students, instructors and staff members, creating a tremendously fun and multicultural learning experience."
Suggestion for students:
"A once-in-a-lifetime experience, so go for it! Be curious, ask questions, be different, welcome mistakes, and challenge yourself to be a better than ever."
Peter Young
Marketing Research
Professional Background
Adjunct professor, new media, School of Journalism and Mass Communications, San Jose State University; former U.S. Fulbright Scholar and United States East-West Research Fellow.
Education
Ph.D., applied management-decision sciences (concentration in information system management). M.A., political science (concentration in demography and cartography). B.A., political science (concentration in Chinese studies and geography).
Best part about teaching in the International Diploma Programs:
"The diversity of students and the energy that each student brings to the table."
Suggestion for students:
"Take advantage of every opportunity that you can while you are here in the Bay Area. Go out to museums, parks, festivals, and take a bus down the coast! The nature, people, and architecture diversity in the Bay Area is amazing!"