WHAT IS EXECUTIVE EDUCATION?
Executive Education empowers every leader, future leader, and organization to achieve more by providing educational experiences for companies and individuals to develop their full leadership potential. Our programs prepare professionals to take the next step toward individual growth and driving organizational change.
ROBERT H. & KATHERINE B. GARFF BUILDING
The Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff building is a 150,000-square-foot space that houses the school’s MBA, Professional MBA, Executive MBA, Online MBA, and Executive Education programs. From the 13 classrooms and 47 meeting areas to the high capacity dining area, lounge, and auditorium, all spaces are outfitted with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology.
VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Investing in the development of leaders provides immediate and long-term positive benefits. By partnering with the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business and utilizing the Executive Education Voucher Program, you will realize the following benefits:
• Develop and prepare your future leaders
• Retain and reward your top performers and key leaders
• Increase engagement and productivity in your organization
• Plan your long-term budget
• Fully utilize your annual budget
How It Works
In-Person Vouchers:
Each voucher is good for one full day of class for any scheduled Executive Education open enrollment class (up to $950 in value).
Online Certificate Vouchers:
Each voucher is good for one individual to receive an online certificate with Executive Education (up to $2,295 in value).
Long-Term Partnership With Your Organization
We value our partnerships and have designed additional voucher discounts for multi-year commitments.
Vouchers can be used by anyone within your organization for any applicable class. All vouchers must be assigned within one year of purchase. Multiyear commitments will be billed annually. For more information, please contact us at ExecEd@Utah.edu
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Executive Leadership
Learn leadership skills that will allow you to understand your employees better, increase productivity, and boost your organization’s bottom line.
In-Person
Completed in 1-2 years
Authentic Leadership and Business Ethics
Equip yourself with a set of tools to make ethical decisions that serve your stakeholders, employees, and company.
Online
15 weeks to complete
Leading with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Gain insight into how to implement diversity initiatives, create a psychologically safe environment, and walk away with research-backed strategies & skills to implement immediately.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Learn the skills to improve your organization’s efficiency, profitability, and reduce waste.
In-Person or Online
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Completion time varies
Prerequisite: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
Continue your Lean Six Sigma journey by bolstering previously learned skills by leading strategic level improvements, analyze business scenarios, develop leaders, and deliver substantial results.
In-Person or Online
MBA Foundations
Completion time varies
15 weeks to complete
Women in Leadership I
Gain a wide variety of skills, including conflict management, communication, emotional intelligence, negotiations, and mentorship.
In-Person or Online
Women in Leadership II
Completed in 14 weeks
Prerequisite: Women in Leadership I certificate
Take your leadership skills to the next level with curated classes on advanced management.
In-Person
Digital Transformation
Completed in 14 weeks
Get introduced to predictive analytics, big data, information systems, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing.
Online Online
Learn skills that every leader wants in their organization: confidence in financial matters, inspiring and leading a productive team, and improve your organization’s trajectory.
15 weeks to complete
Lean Operations Management
Enhance efficiency, increase profitability, and reduce waste while improving your leadership skills.
In-Person or Online
2 years to complete
Top Operations & Performance
Gain the essential expertise to design, manage, and improve complex systems and processes.
In-Person
Organizational Leadership
Completed in 3 weeks
Elevate your leadership skills with unique classes designed to benefit leaders at any career stage.
In-Person
15 weeks to complete
PROOF OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
In addition to gaining knowledge and developing skills, you will receive SHRM credit. If you complete a certificate, you will receive a digital badge, plus a certificate as proof of your accomplishment.
Completed in 8 weeks
CUSTOM PROGRAMS
At the David Eccles School of Business, we believe designing custom learning solutions is a highly collaborative process. Our partnership with organizations begins with thoughtful and engaged listening and a desire to understand our clients’ challenges. Together, we develop an experience that uses the tools and frameworks necessary to tackle immediate issues and identify growth opportunities.
Examples of Custom Program Topics
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Communication Styles
• Competitive Advantage
• Competitive Strategy
• Conflict Management
• Data Analytics
• Design Thinking
• Decision-Making
• Delivering Difficult Conversations
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Emotional Intelligence
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Incentives to Retain Employees
• Industry and Internal Analysis
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Leading Across Generations
• Lean Six Sigma Certifications
• Lifescience Product Development
• Management
• Managing and Leading Change
• Marketing
• Motivating Employees
• Negotiations
• Presentation Skills
• Product Differentiation
• Strategic Leadership/Vision
• Team Effectiveness
• Value Creation
PARTNERING WITH FOR A CUSTOM EXPERIENCE
Our team collaborates with you to design a learning experience that meets, or exceeds, your organization’s development needs
To learn more, contact our development team at 801-587-7273 or ExecEd@Utah.edu
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
Power of Communication: Let’s Talk Negotiation
Katie Liljenquist, Ph.D.
Being Assertive without Being Aggressive
Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
Understanding and Leveraging your Conflict Style
Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
Charting Your Path to Strategic Leadership
Heidi Herrick, Ph.D.
Mindfulness and Interpersonal Effectiveness
Georgi Rausch, Ph.D.
Finding your Authentic Voice
Kate Cañas, Ph.D
Develop Your Executive Presence: Express
Your Authentic Voice
Kate Cañas, Ph.D
Your Leadership Toolkit
Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D
*This program is intended for individuals who are unable to travel to the main University of Utah campus on a regular basis. If you can travel to Salt Lake City on a regular basis, werecommend considering the in-person program.
**This session will be held in person, the hotel room cost is included in the price of the program
Walking the Talk: Hands-on Negotiations & Getting Paid and Promoted Like You Deserve
Katie Liljenquist, Ph.D.
Executive Presence: Refining Your Executive Voice
Kate Cañas, Ph.D.
Emotional Intelligence: Creating Calm Confidence & Voicing Your Values and Boundaries
Georgi Rausch, Ph.D.
Giving Constructive Feedback
Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
Strategic Planning for Your Business Unit
Heidi Herrick, Ph.D.
Leveraging Your Leadership Style
Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
Leading Change: A Moving Target
Bonita Austin, MBA, CSM, SA
Becoming a Resilient Leader
Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
Leadership Case Study
Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
Chelsea Shields
The Science of Creativity: How to Cultivate Strategic Creativity Across Your Organization
* Participants must complete the Women in Leadership I certificate and fill out an application to be considered for this program.
certificates are also available online!
Program Kick-off/Leading High-Performance Teams
Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
Motivating and Retaining Key Employees
Brian Cadman, Ph.D.
Resilient Leadership
Glen Kreiner, Ph.D.
Mindful Leadership and Communication
Georgi Rausch, Ph.D.
Building a Forward-Thinking Strategy for My Team Organization
Jen Brown, Ph.D.
Creating and Maintaining a Positive Organizational Culture
Michael Waterman, MA, CHG Healthcare VP
