How To Get A Masters Degree In Executive Education At The University Of Alberta

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1 September August 2016 EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM CALENDAR START HERE Executive Education Program Calendar Executive Education s professional development programs are listed within this guide. Select the program that meets your professional needs, or share this guide with a colleague. Contact us to find the program that s right for you: PHONE: // executiveeducation@ualberta.ca 4 WAYS TO REGISTER ONLINE: MAIL / Download a registration form on our website and mail or to us PHONE: Call us at FAX: Download a registration form and fax to LEADERS FROM ALBERTA FOR THE WORLD

2 TALKING EXECUTIVE EDUCATION VISION Building the province of Alberta and western Canada through the leadership of learning. MISSION Inspire excellence through professional learning for the leaders and organizations of tomorrow. # 1 Largest and Best Source for Professional Development in Western Canada 6 th in Canada 65 th worldwide for Open Enrolment Programs 3 rd in Canada 70 th worldwide for Custom Programs Ranked by Financial Times of London Participants each year 50% Female 50% Male Programs 19 Certificate Programs 35+ Short Courses Internationally Recognized Faculty

3 Executive Education Program Calendar CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN Certificate in Municipal Management and Leadership (16 days) The program develops municipal leaders by increasing their capacity to lead people, teams, departments and organizations. As a participant of this program, you will gain a deep understanding of yourself as a leader focused for work in a municipal environment. Learn more Sep Jun 7 Leading Series (4 days) This series of sessions will provide you with a grounded approach to leadership. Through a combination of new experiences, thoughtful reflection, the examination of powerful concepts and the effective application of tools, you will take away new insights and practical knowledge in how you approach leadership in your organization. Learn more FIRST PROGRAM SECOND PROGRAM Human Resources Executive Program (5 days) The program pushes thinking on what it means to be an HR leader today and will help you further develop strategic thinking. You will gain a deep understanding of applied metrics to assess and demonstrate the value of a human resource executive. Learn more The Advanced Program in Project Management (14 days) A comprehensive learning opportunity for those who are seeking to take their project management skills to the next level. This program provides you with the ability to excel in the management of complex and mission-critical projects. Learn more Dec Governance Program for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (4 days) The program focuses on how to strategically grow business, create the governance structure, develop financial literacy and compensation strategies, build out the risk plans and understand the difference between leading the business as a board director and leading the business as a member of the c-suite. Learn more Dec 4-5 PMP Exam Preparation Workshop (6 days) Focused on teaching lasting skills, this workshop provides you with the tools, tips and tricks to enhance your chances of success in challenging the PMP examination. The workshop will introduce you to the foundations of the PMBoK, necessary for you to successfully challenge the PMP exam. Learn more FIRST PROGRAM SECOND PROGRAM Program dates are subject to change. Visit our website for the most up-to-date information. 2 All programs listed take place in Edmonton, unless otherwise noted.

4 Executive Education Program Calendar CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN Leadership Development Program (8 days) This program leverages learning, experience, and relationship building to deliver a highly integrated, project-based leadership development program, exploring the demands of leadership and the skills that are required to lead effectively. Learn more FIRST PROGRAM Dec SECOND PROGRAM Jun Management Essentials Program (12 days) 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. Learn more Dec Jun Indigenous Partnership Development Program (3 days) The program combines the insight gained through in-depth communication with industry and Indigenous leaders as well as research-based findings and leading practice. You will leave with real action plans and a toolkit for your organization. Learn more The Executive Program (10 days) Created for senior and executive leaders, this program is a chance to work with world-class facilitators and consultants to expand your leadership approach. Challenging conventional thinking, the program provides the tools you need to refresh a direction or purpose. Learn more TBD Jun 1-4 Sep 12 A LIFELONG CONNECTION As a certificate graduate you can opt in to become an associate member of the University of Alberta s Alumni Association, a vast community of over 250,000 talented people around the world. Our associate alumni, among many other benefits, receive a 10% discount on any further programs they take through Executive Education and have the opportunity to be hosted at business events in Edmonton and Calgary. Program dates are subject to change. Visit our website for the most up-to-date information. 3 All programs listed take place in Edmonton, unless otherwise noted.

5 Executive Education Program Calendar SHORT COURSES (1-2 DAYS) OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN Leading from Self (1 day) This experiential session will involve a deep level of leadership self-analysis, and will provide you with conceptual knowledge and practical leadership skills through self-discovery. You will leave with the tools to develop a customized leadership plan Process Mapping (2 days) Learn to visualize, document and improve a business process. Get your team focused on producing the right results in less time and at a lower cost. Learn more Municipal Presentation Skills with Impact (1 day) The program is experiential and tailored to communication and presentation requirements within a municipal setting. You will explore ways to prepare and then deliver impactful communications in a variety of municipal contexts. 22 Emotional Intelligence (1 day) Complete the newly researched EQ-i2.0 assessment and receive valuable take-aways and a toolkit to put your insights into practical, targeted action Leading Others (1 day) This experiential session will provide you with a framework to examine current best practices around leading, coaching and engaging others, and key insights about how to coach and develop others for success Strategic Thinking (1 day) You will leave this session with a clear understanding of what strategy is, how it is constrained, formulated, developed and implemented as well as what that can mean for your organization Leadership (2 days) 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 Risk Management (1 day) You will explore both operational and strategic risk management through analyzing the current theories, exploring case studies, and discussing the issues you and the other participants are facing today. 25 Leading Within Organizations (1 day) You will be introduced to two helpful leadership frameworks to understand when to empower others, when to delegate, who s ready for the next opportunity and to ensure you are exercising your best options Leading through Conflict (1 day) You will complete a personal inventory to help you understand your natural conflict style and your underlying values when in conflict situations Big Data Analytics and Decision Making (2 days) The course will provide you with tools and techniques to harness the power of big data in order to make more informed decisions. The course will include case studies of different companies that have successfully leveraged Big Data for driving productivity at all levels of their business. TBD Program dates are subject to change. Visit our website for the most up-to-date information. 4 All programs listed take place in Edmonton, unless otherwise noted.

6 Executive Education Program Calendar SHORT COURSES (1-2 DAYS) OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN Change Management Bootcamp (2 days) This course will provide ideas, tools and resources to assist you through change, with an emphasis on practical application. This workshop will first equip you with change management know-how, and then challenge you to put your new change know-how to the test using the ExperienceChange simulation tool. Learn more Understanding Financial Statements (1 day) This session enables you to analyze the financial statements of real companies and explore the relationships that exist between statements. Business Economics (1 day) Within this session you will discuss basic economic principles and put them in context of the practical business world. Canada and the Global Economy (1 day) You will examine the changing global business environment and how it impacts business decision-making. Dec 14 Dec 15 Dec Managerial Decision Making (1 day) You will learn a decision making framework that you can use to avoid common biases in order to arrive at and implement decisions that are both effective and ethical. Innovation (1 day) This session examines how the strategic use of technology can help an organization reach its business objectives. Presenting with Influence (1 day) This session is for leaders and executives who must consistently deliver high-profile presentations in complex corporate environments. You ll be introduced to a consistent but flexible methodology to learn the craft, and will be provided with practical tools for continuous improvement and sustained learning. Strategic keting (1 day) You will develop a working knowledge of marketing as it relates to the establishment of a sustainable differential advantage in a competitive market Ethics (1 day) You will be introduced to the emerging importance and complexity of ethics and begin to explore stakeholder responsibility. Case studies will be used. Negotiations (2 days) You will improve your skill set and understanding of the process of negotiation, both within an organization and between organizations Jun 14 Jun Leading the Daring Way (1 day) This session will provide you with a toolkit of daily practices that transform the way they live, lead and achieve the things most important in life. It is an interactive session with a combination of pre-session reading and an online assessment. Learn more 16 Program dates are subject to change. Visit our website for the most up-to-date information. 5 All programs listed take place in Edmonton, unless otherwise noted.

7 OUR DIFFERENCE FACULTY AND LEARNING APPROACH Executive Education s faculty are renowned leaders in their fields, pushing research and practice to keep pace with the demands of industry. By using a variety of teaching methods including case studies, group exercises, simulations, exercises and group discussion, our faculty speak to all learners. ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT Executive Education is fully focused on delivering immediate results. Our programs are built with transformational impact in mind, having projects and exercises aimed at initiatives within your organization. As leadership and management competencies broaden, our alumni organizations speak to both short-term and long-term financial returns. EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE Our incredibly accomplished faculty at the University of Alberta School of Business, as well as leading industry experts and consultants encourage your learning in a highly interactive atmosphere. In addition, you get ample opportunity to learn and share ideas with an influential network of peers across numerous industries. INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION Executive Education is ranked as one of the top 100 professional development providers worldwide by the Financial Times of London. We are regarded as the strongest provider in western Canada, which is a testimony to the quality of programs we offer. RELEVANT AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS We pay close attention to contemporary business issues. While developing our programs, we ensure our programs not only address the current business needs but also help you to grow in this highly challenging and competitive environment. 6

8 We can t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. - Albert Einstein ENROL WITH EXECUTIVE EDUCATION, the only school in western Canada ranked globally for both OPEN ENROLMENT and CUSTOM PROGRAMS. EDMONTON Enterprise Square Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 4P6 PHONE: (780) FAX: (780) executiveeducation@ualberta.ca University of Alberta, Calgary Centre 120, Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3B6 PHONE: (403) FAX: (403) executiveeducation@ualberta.ca