Management Essentials

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1 Management Essentials Program Leaders from Alberta for the World

2 The Management Essentials Program (MEP) has been designed to provide a rich but concise survey of graduate level business courses. Key themes found in the U of A s internationally-ranked MBA program are the basis for each course, giving you the opportunity to examine and discuss current research and theories while applying concepts to case studies and situations from today s business environment. IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU? You are a manager or leader wanting to increase your business skills and build your business knowledge. You have a minimum of two years experience with a public or private sector organization. You are interested in exploring the topic areas associated with the Alberta MBA. MBA Credit Successful completion of the Management Essentials Program is recognized by the University of Alberta MBA program. Participants who successfully complete the program are eligible for up to three credits to be applied to the University s MBA degree program. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Comprised of four, three-day modules, the program explores: Leadership and Strategy Development, Financial Development, Business and Operations Development, Business Development and Special Topics that are important in business today. Utilization of a variety of tools to address the subject matter, including guest speakers, case studies, assessment tools and Harvard Business Simulations. Inspired by our MBA program, the program increases your knowledge on a variety of business topics. The intent of the program is to provide you with tools and new ways of thinking, enabling you to make better tactical and strategic decisions in your organization. Gain an expanded network of contacts, enhanced skills for meeting challenges head-on and a new perspective for advancing your business within the marketplace. The module format allows you to immediately integrate the learnings into the work place while benefiting from the support network of the program participants.

3 The Management Essentials Program has been an outstanding experience. The group size and diversity of disciplines, both private and public, enriched the program as perspectives and experiences were shared in group activities. Every day, every topic, left me with the feeling that I had learned something valuable and applicable to my current role. - Jackie Hillis, RN, BSCN, Clinical Care Manager, irsm, Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine MODULE 1: LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT - 3 DAYS Leadership This session enables you to take a strategic look at leadership and assist in the formation of a strategy to get the most out of yourself and those you interact with. Strategic Thinking You will leave this session with a clear understanding of what strategy is, how it is constrained, formulated, developed and implemented and what that can mean for your organization. MODULE 2: FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT 3 DAYS Understanding Financial Statements This session enables you to analyze the financial statements of real companies, and explore the relationships that exist between statements. Business Economics Within this session you will discuss basic economic principles and put them in context of the practical business world. Canada and the Global Economy Within this session you will examine the changing global business environment and how it impacts business decision making. ODULE 3: BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT - 3 DAYS Marketing The objective of this session is to develop a working knowledge of marketing as it relates to the establishment of a sustainable differential advantage in a competitive market. Innovation This session examines how organizations engage in successful innovation, including the role of the leader in developing and supporting organizational innovation capacity. Decision Making This session will explore how leaders engage in problem solving and decision making activities as they address different types of issues and challenges. MODULE 4: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIAL TOPCIS - 3 DAYS Ethics Examine how ethics and business are fundamentally connected. In this session you will be introduced to the emerging importance and complexity of CSR and begin to explore stakeholder responsibility. Case studies will be used. Negotiations This intensive session aims to improve your skill set and understanding of the process of negotiation, both within an organization and between organizations. Apply online at or call

4 Management Essentials Program Modules Leadership and Strategy Development Strategic Thinking Leadership Fall Program Edmonton Nov 17, 2015 Nov 18-19, 2015 Spring Program Calgary Financial Development Understanding Financial Statements Dec 14, 2015 Apr 22, 2016 Business Economics Dec 15, 2015 Apr Canada and the Global Economy Dec 16, 2015 Apr 21, 2016 Business Operations and Development Managerial Decision Making Jan 26, 2016 May 18, 2016 Innovation Marketing Jan 27, 2016 Jan 28, 2016 May 19, 2016 May 17, 2016 Business Operations & Development Special Topics Ethics Feb 16, 2016 Negotiations Feb 17-18, 2016 Feb 12, 2016 Feb 10-11, 2016 Jun 14, 2016 Jun 15-16, 2016 Leaders from Alberta for the World

5 Program Details Time: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Location: University of Alberta, Enterprise Square Please note this is our downtown location. Full Program Fee: $7,195 CAD (plus GST) Individual Session Fee: $750 per one-day module (plus GST) $1500 per two-day module (plus GST) Fees include all program materials, breakfast, lunch and refreshments. MBA Credit Successful completion of the Management Essentials Program is recognized by the University of Alberta MBA program. Participants who successfully complete the program are eligible for up to three credits to be applied to the University s MBA degree program. Logistics: An electronic confirmation will be sent to you in advance of the program start date. Pre-course material will be sent via (where applicable) prior to each session. Registration and Payment To register for the program, please visit and click on Register Now!. Payment is due prior to the commencement of the program. Acceptable methods of payment include: credit card (MasterCard, American Express or Visa), purchase order/invoice to the organization, or cheque made payable to the University of Alberta. If you choose invoice as your payment option, please be advised that we require a purchase order or letter of authorization from your organization to accompany actual payment. Registration Options Online: By phone: (780) By fax: (780) Cancellation Policy Notification of cancellation from the program must be received via 21 calendar days prior to commencement. More than 21 calendar days prior to program start Cancellation: You receive a full refund of the program fee. Between 21 and five calendar days prior to program start Cancellation: You incur a $ cancellation fee. After program start date Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Kate Wylie at For More Information: Please contact Kate Wylie at , kwylie@ualberta.ca or toll free at

6 Alberta School of Business Executive Education Executive Education is one of the four pillars of the Alberta School of Business. As the School s professional development provider, we serve clients across all industries and in the public sector. With over 30 programs offered and serving over 5000 participants per year, we continue to work toward becoming the premier executive education source in Canada. As Alberta s premier broker of intellectual capital, we focus on providing education solutions that enable today s business leaders in government, publicly traded companies, and privately held organizations to lead change and increase organizational performance. Edmonton Enterprise Square Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 4P6 Phone: (780) Fax: (780) executiveeducation@ualberta.ca Calgary University of Alberta, Calgary Centre 120, Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 3B6 Phone: (403) Fax: (403) execedcalgary@business.ualberta.ca While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this material, program dates, content, and instructors are subject to change. Please note, a T2202A form or official tax receipt will not be issued for programs and/or modules. Please refer to the Canada Revenue Agency website for further information