Executive Education

Executive Education is the continuing education component of the educational mission of the UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business. The intent is to provide on-going management education to leaders in organizations faced with complex problems in rapidly changing, multi-cultural, technological, and competitive environments.

The approach is to design a unique program of study around the needs of an industry, like Health Care, or the needs of a specific company. The coursework presents to the participants with crucial, up-to-the-minute information needed in today's fast-paced work environment. In addition, clear application of the material to address current managing issues is an important part of Executive Education program design. Thus assessing industry or organizational requirements is an important principle underlying the approach to continuing education. Executive Education involves national experts in their fields, known practitioners, and most importantly, the distinguished Paul Merage School of Business faculty who bring the participants into the forefront of their industries by presenting the most recent research and information available.

Approach to Executive Education

Paul Merage School of Business' Executive Education programs are designed as effective learning experiences providing specific tools to promoting positive change and improved performance of individuals and organizations. The School is able to capitalize on its extensive experience in its Executive MBA programs and apply that experience to non-degree Executive Education programs. The Paul Merage School of Business and Executive Education are firmly committed to:

Building Partnerships With The Corporate Community
Continuing Management Education
Recognizing The Unique Needs Of Each Organization
Utilizing Research To Improve Management Practice

Our efforts and design principles are on creating programs that will effectively accomplish the learning objectives we mutually agree upon. The primary goal of Executive Education at Paul Merage School of Business is to assist managers and executives to enhance performance and to become leaders within their organization. Programs are evaluated, modified, changed, and updated to insure the most effective design and to incorporate the most current information.

Hallmarks of Executive Education Services

Besides offering quality custom programs, we often incorporate the following elements in most program designs:

Site Visits and Internships
Southern California and Orange County offer a wealth of opportunities for program participants to visit and learn from local companies.

Management Training and Education
Our senior 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 each faculty member's specialties and which courses will meet your needs best, visit our faculty Web sites.

Action Plans
Because we take a custom approach to program design, we are able to incorporate projects of many kinds. Participant projects have included customized business plans, marketing programs, research projects, presentations, and action plans.

Flexible Training
Group programs can be designed for as few as eight to ten individuals at a time. In addition, scheduling is intended to respect the requirements of the organization.

Translation
Though programs are generally conducted in English, we have access to interpreters of many world languages.

Programs Offered to the General Public

The Paul Merage School of Business provides programs that feature cutting-edge content and world renowned faculty. You will be presented with the latest thinking and most up-to-date research in a way that allows for immediate application to current business challenges. This real-time application serves to enhance your leadership and managerial skills.

It is the underlying foundation of these programs that provides effective management and leadership training, and that ultimately have a profound impact on both organization and individual performance.

Program Objectives:

To provide professionals with an opportunity to enhance their leadership and management competencies so that they can better serve their organizations and their careers
To provide opportunities for professional networking among managers and executives in a variety of industries
To provide an opportunity for participants to develop increased personal insights into their leadership styles and skills

Offered through a flexible schedule of courses, the programs are also excellent networking opportunities where participants share best practices and key lessons from recent experience. The regularly scheduled courses are offered on the UC Irvine Campus and at various Orange County locations.

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Customized Programs

Our program development process allows us to create an effective specialized program to meet your company’s needs.

With the recent trend of outsourcing training and development, the office of Executive Education is prepared to become your personal “Training and Development Department”, 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.

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