Leadership Development Program

Dates Offered

2012

Spring Course: (2-Week, Day Format)
Module I, II, III
July 9-13, 2012 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Module IV, V, VI
July 16-20, 2012 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

Fall Course: (6-Week, Weekend Format)
Module I
Sept 7, 2012 (1:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Sept 8, 2012 (8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Module II
Sept 14, 2012 (1:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Sept 15, 2012 (8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Module III
Sept 21, 2012 (1:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Sept 22, 2012 (8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Module IV
Sept 28, 2012 (1:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Sept 29, 2012 (8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Module V
Oct 5, 2012 (1:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Oct 6, 2012 (8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Module VI
Oct 12, 2012 (1:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Oct 13, 2012 (8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)

Program Overview

To be successful in business, you need to understand the foundations, concepts, and techniques that form the basis for management today. Additionally, it's essential to know the business vocabulary that improves communication and enhances individual and corporate performance. Within every organization there are many individuals interested in developing their talents and contributing to their firm's success. They are eager to learn more about management, strategy, marketing and finance, take on new responsibilities, and play an integral role in achieving individual and corporate goals.

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a certificate course designed in a 'Mini MBA' format. This program offers an overview of the key concepts, tools, and techniques in the following core business subjects:

• Strategic Management: Framework for the Future
• Collaborative Negotiations
• Communication Strategies for Improving Performance
• Leadership and Competitive Advantage
• Accounting and Finance for the Non-financial Manager
• Strategic Marketing and Brand Management

The LDP course features focused-learning experiences and case studies centered on vital subject areas in the business world with an emphasis on practical application. By examining and discussing case studies participants will walk away with new strategies to succeed in today's challenging business environment.

Learn more about each of the Leadership Development Program courses and the formats in which they can be taken.

Program Objectives

The Leadership Development Program helps you become more effective by providing a solid foundation in current business theory and practice. After completing the program you will be able to significantly enhance individual and organizational performance, understand the most important managerial concepts for each functional area, control expenses and promote productivity, communicate and work more effectively, improve your abilities to tie functional areas together in order to grow revenue, and create learning networks to promote business opportunities.

Certificate Program Features

• The Leadership Development Program is a non-degree, professional development program.
• Evening, weekend, and day program formats are available.
• Program will be delivered through lecture, case studies, short video clips, role playing and group work.
• All participants attending a minimum of five of the six sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business, Executive Education Department.
• This program qualifies for up to 70 Professional Development Units (PDUs) and 7.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), based on attendance.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for experienced or high potential managers or professionals who are seeking a stronger foundation in current business theory and practice, or who have experience in one area and want exposure to other areas to qualify for positions of increased responsibility. Technical professionals making the transition into management positions and those considering an MBA program will also find the Leadership Development Program a valuable learning experience.

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