Executive Education
Old Dominion University College of Business & Public Administration

 

  
 
EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:
 a Mini - Executive MBA Program for Managers
 
A  participant profile must be completed before you are eligible to register for this program. Please complete and submit to spowell@odu.edu
 
INSIDE BUSINESS INTERVIEW, MONDAY AUGUST 2, 2004
Get in the fast lane with a mini
Business classes for executives bring them up to speed
 
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, managers are required to be equipped with more knowledge across functional areas, greater skills in leading and managing, and an increased ability to integrate knowledge and skills to contribute to overall corporate
performance.
Program Content
The integrated module format creates a learning environment where each module builds a foundation for following modules resulting in final team projects at the end of the program.
Modules
  • Personal Leadership Development
  • Strategic Planning: Creating a Competitive Advantage
  • Creative Thinking
  • Financial Analysis
  • Accounting for Decision Making
  • Negotiation and Influencing
  • Marketing Concepts
  • Communication for Leadership
  • Customer Service as a Competitive Tool
  • The Rapid Globalization of Business
  • Human Resource Management Strategies
  • Business Plan Development
  • Presentation Tips & Strategies
  • Senior Executive Panel
Former Participants’ Comments
  • Exceeded my expectations! Pre-program materials didn't tell me how great the program would be!
  • Great diverse info within a reasonable schedule to work within a busy professional life style.
  • This course is exactly what I needed. Coming to a new job with no prior experience in this field - I did not have the time for a 18 month MBA program. This course gave me practical, real-time information. I literally was able to learn new techniques on Friday and implement them at work the following Monday! Thanks!
  • A good expense- no matter how much you think you know there is always something to learn. Your selection of instructors has been
Who Should Attend
  • Experienced managers who want to update their skills.
  • Functional managers and business leaders who want to strengthen their cross-functional skills and improve leadership abilities.
  • Managers and individual contributers with high potential to move into positions of increasing responsibility and/or strategic leadership.
  • Those currently in positions that require them to assume management and leadership roles outside their primary areas of expertise.
  • Experienced managers who have little or no formal management and business training.
About the Program
  • Emphasis placed on current applications (combines minimum theory with maximum application)
  • Accelerated pace, highly participative, collegial environment
  • Integrated module format using group discussions, Harvard Business School case studies, and team projects.
  • Instructional team consists of University faculty and experts from the business community
  • Outside reading and preparation required
  • Certificate program
  • 8.4 CEUs awarded.
EDC Program Benefits
  • Allows participants to compare experiences and perspectives with peers from other organizations  in  a collegial environment
  • Builds management and leadership competencies
  • Prepares for increasing leadership responsibilities while strengthening managerial effectiveness.
  • Identifies areas for improving personal leadership and management styles using a multi-rater feedback instrument and assessment tools.
Executive Coaching Option
The EDC coaching option provides the opportunity to work with Personal Leadership  Development module instructor in a one-on-one 90 minute confidential coaching session.The coaching session will focus on bringing you to a deeper level of understanding of how the various assessment instruments results apply to you. The instructor will then work with you to tailor tactics and strategies to apply what you've learned to real-work challenges.
2009 Admission Requirements

Complete Participant Profile

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2009 Payment Method
You may register with a company purchase order or billing letter. Call (757) 683-4603 for details
Using your MasterCard or Visa, you may register by fax at (757) 683-5443 or use our on-line form
By telephone, (757) 683-4247
If paying by check, make check payable to Old Dominion University
 
2009 Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing at least three weeks prior to the program are subject to a 10 percent cancellation fee. Cancellations received less than three weeks before the program are subject to a 50 percent cancellation fee. No refunds are given if cancellation occurs after the program begins. There is a $100 fee to transfer to a future session of the program. The center reserves the right to substitute instructors, change the days modules meet or cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events.