Apple University

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Apple University is an internal training program established by Apple Inc. in 2008. The program is designed to educate employees about Apple's business culture and history, as well as to train them in specific areas related to their jobs. The program is unique in its approach to corporate training, with a focus on case studies and critical thinking rather than traditional lectures.

History[edit | edit source]

Apple University was established in 2008 by Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc.. Jobs hired Joel Podolny, the dean of Yale School of Management, to develop the program. Podolny left his position at Yale to become the full-time dean of Apple University.

Curriculum[edit | edit source]

The curriculum of Apple University is designed to reflect Apple's unique business culture and history. The program uses case studies from Apple's history to teach lessons about leadership, innovation, and decision-making. The case studies are written by faculty members who are former business school professors.

The curriculum also includes courses on specific areas related to employees' jobs. For example, engineers might take courses on design principles, while retail employees might take courses on customer service.

Faculty[edit | edit source]

The faculty of Apple University is composed of former business school professors, as well as experts in various fields. The faculty is led by Joel Podolny, who serves as the dean of the program.

Impact[edit | edit source]

Apple University has been praised for its unique approach to corporate training. The program's focus on case studies and critical thinking is seen as a reflection of Apple's innovative culture. The program is also seen as a way for Apple to maintain its culture and values as the company grows.

See also[edit | edit source]

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