Newswise — The Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis is bringing its executive education to Kansas City in 2010, ranging from one-day open-enrollment seminars to an Executive MBA degree.
Olin dean Mahendra Gupta welcomes the business school's cross-state outreach as a means to better serve the school's alumni and other business professionals in Kansas City, who until now had to travel to St. Louis to take advantage of Olin's programs.
Panos Kouvelis, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean and professor of operations and manufacturing management is the Director of Executive Programs, "We are very excited about offering our programs to the Kansas City business community. Professionals from around the country and around the globe attend our courses in St. Louis and Shanghai and now we can include our friends across the state in our growing network of business leaders."
Olin's executive education programs in Kansas City will offer professionals a variety of opportunities to accelerate their career advancement, differentiate their business skills, and learn about the latest in management, strategy and leadership.
2010 programs available in Kansas City:
Executive MBA program
Nationally recognized Executive MBA curriculum offered in a convenient weekend format over 20 months begins April 11, 2010. The program addresses key management issues: developing organizational leadership; operating strategically in global and emerging markets; creating a culture of innovation; and generating sustainable, profitable growth. It's taught by a renowned faculty uniquely qualified to push conventional boundaries and test new methods. It's enriched by collaboration with seasoned peer professionals from diverse functional backgrounds and industries.
Information sessions at The Capital Grille, Kansas City:
Jan. 26, 2010, 6 p.m.
Feb. 16, 2010, 6 p.m.
March 4, 2010, 6 p.m.
Thought Leadership Series
Timely business topic discussions with an Olin Business School faculty member. Open to interested professionals; no registration fee. Reservations requested.
Jan. 20, 2010, 7:30 a.m.
Topic: Supply Chain Challenges & Strategies in the Midst of Economic Turbulence
Westin Crown Center, Union Hill Room
Feb. 9, 2010, 7:30 a.m.
Topic: Is this the End of the Economic Crisis?
UMB, 1010 Grand, Auditorium 2, first floor
Olin Partners' Program: Executive Education Seminars
One-day seminars for senior and midlevel managers from organizations of all sizes provide participants with knowledge and tools on specific business topics to apply immediately in their workplace.
Feb. 25, 2010, 8:30a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Topic: Finance for Nonfinancial Managers
March 19, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Topic: Growth Engine
For more information on Washington University's Olin Business School Executive Education programs, please visit: www.olin.wustl.edu/ExecEd
email: [email protected]
tel: 314-935-EMBA
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