Customized Programs For Organizations

Our customized program development process allows us to interact with your organization to create an effective specialized program to meet your company’s needs. We understand the current business environment, and have expertise in diagnosing and addressing management challenges.

The Office of Executive Education is prepared to partner with your organization for all training and development needs, delivering specialized education and training on demand. We can assist you with identifying needs at all levels, with practical programs and quality implementation, and you are directly involved in the course design process to ensure that the program addresses your needs.

Participants will learn about the latest relevant studies, advanced concepts, skills and techniques in ways that are memorable, fun, practical and useful to the participants' organizations and functions. Training will involve innovative experiential simulations, structured activities and case studies. Content will be designed to challenge, energize and engage all program participants.

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Program Design

Offering Superior Program Design With Lasting Impact

Our custom programs are crafted to have an immediate and strong, lasting impact on individuals, promoting positive change throughout organizations.

Your company’s key representatives will meet with the Office of Executive Education Team to understand the goals and key issues of intended audience and then consult with select members of The Paul Merage School of Business faculty to develop a comprehensive diagnosis of your business issues and develop the right training program. Together we develop a comprehensive program design including content, scheduling and instructional resources.

The process is straightforward, and you participate in:

Identifying high-potential leaders
Diagnosing needs
Drafting program content and format
Reviewing program design
Finalizing program and faculty
Implementing the program

A program design proposal is then presented to your company's key personnel for their review, adjustments and modifications. The program proposal and design is continually refined until it meets your organization's needs.

We then jointly determine the best method and place for program delivery.

This process allows your company open and confidential communication with us.

Each of your questions and/or concerns will be attended to thoroughly and privately.

Program Philosophy

Our program development philosophy is based on four key principles:

Developing a close collaborative working relationship with our client to effectively understand and address their educational goals and needs.
Designing an effective training and development program that is comprehensive, integrated and inclusive.
Utilizing state of the art theories and practical approaches in leadership and executive education.
Utilizing outstanding faculty for presenting program content and facilitiating the program sessions.

Program Methodology

Program course content will generally incorporate assessment tools, evaluation instruments and on-the-job application of classroom learning as well as simulated and group exercises that are relevant to the highlighted topics. Self-directed studies such as outside reading and research activities may also be utilized. Audio-visual instructional aides and case studies may be included to provide supporting examples of key concepts and topics.
Many custom programs also incorporate real organizational issues and challenges that are defined by the executive team and are addressed by the participants with tangible deliverables.

All required educational materials, books, handouts, and assessment tools, as well as preparation and development time, are included as part of the program.

Course evaluations are also provided and will be completed by participants.

Program Content

Program content is customizable based on client needs, but it will utilize the latest thinking and state of the art adult learning theory and practice.

Participants will learn about the latest relevant studies, advanced concepts, skills and techniques in ways that are memorable, fun, practical and useful to the participant’s work and organization. Training will involve innovative experiential simulations, structured activities and case studies. Content will be designed to challenge, energize and engage all program participants.

Program Location and Format

Program Location is addressed based on the client’s needs.

The UC Irvine campus has state of the art executive education facilities and offers an ideal executive academic setting.

The program can also be delivered at the client's facilities or at a location convenient for the participants.

Exact program schedule and format will be coordinated with the client to accommodate executive needs and schedules. Executive Education will collaborate with the client to determine the most suitable program times for participants.

Distinguished Faculty

Course faculty are carefully selected from among the best in the profession.

They are not merely selected for their outstanding credentials and proven expertise, but also for their ability to share and effectively communicate their knowledge to others. Our distinguished faculty designs the curriculum, develops the relevant program content, and conducts the in-class presentations.

The UCI Office of Executive Education continually works with other academic institutions, private consultants, and leading researchers to develop state-of-the-art educational programs. The shared goal is to always deliver a rich and productive learning experience for all program participants.

Our faculty members are experts in a variety of business fields. That means subject matter in our courses is covered fully by experts in each field.

To find out more about our faculty member's specialties, please visit our faculty Web sites.

Leadership Development

The Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine has been, and continues to be, actively involved in the design and implementation of highly effective leadership development programs. The Office of Executive Education has developed extensive leadership training and educational programs that address current specific and practical needs for different sectors and levels of management and supervision.