Unlevel the playing field.

Businesses require a new playbook to tackle the intense competition of today's changing global market. Whether that means disrupting a category or creating a new one, success requires a different kind of thinking and leadership. Ross School of Business Executive Education programs use action-based learning in which, together, we co-create personalized learning experiences that will get you results.

General Management & Business Acumen

Aim for the
high-hanging fruit.

Today's leaders must anticipate the future, fold the future into the business, and from there create the kind of change that will deliver meaningful results. Ross School of Business Executive Education programs use action-based learning, so you'll walk away with new perspectives and a game plan you can apply immediately to your organization and career.

Human Resources & Talent Management

Hit the ground soaring.

With an external environment that is changing exponentially, leaders need to assess complexity, make decisions and take action at a pace that exceeds the speed of change. Ross School of Business Executive Education programs use action-based learning in which, together, we co-create personalized learning experiences. We'll give you both the tools and inspiration to deliver meaningful change.

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Faculty Spotlight

Kim S. Cameron

Wallace J. Hopp

Herrick Professor of Manufacturing
Professor of Operations and Management Science

Dr. Hopp joined the Ross School in 2007 after 23 years on the faculty of Northwestern University. His research focuses on the design, control, and management of production, supply chain, and work systems.

Programs

Key Publications

Subject Focus Spotlights

  1. General Management & Business Acumen
  2. Leadership
  3. Human Resources & Talent Management
  4. Marketing & Sales
  5. Operations & Labor Relations
  6. Investor Relations
  7. Asia Pacific Region
  8. India

  1. Equipping leaders for today's business.

    Our General Management programs help broaden your point of view, sharpen your strategic thinking and boost your leadership savvy. You'll be immersed in an intensive and interactive learning experience with colleagues from around the globe and senior members of Michigan's world-class business faculty.

  2. Lead others to spectacular performance.

    Presented by the same faculty that developed the breakthrough concept of Positive Organizational Scholarship, these programs help you create an environment where extraordinary people thrive by working together to achieve meaningful change. Discover how to unlock potential, reveal possibilities and facilitate a more positive performance in both your people and your business.

  3. Discover the power of the new Human Resources Value Proposition.

    In the new business environment of rapid turnover and tightening belts, HR needs to be more than just a support partner—it needs a seat at the corporate strategy table. Through our HR programs, you'll create an integrated blueprint for the future of HR and actionable tools to implement meaningful change within your organization.

  4. Maximize your Marketing and Sales results.

    Align your marketing efforts with business strategy and build sustainable growth leveraging the Big Picture Framework. Our Sales programs help you get both feet in the door by developing a stronger sales organization and linking your sales efforts with your firm's overall strategy.

  5. New perspectives on Operations Management and Labor Relations.

    Optimize your factory physics and supply chain systems with the #1 Ranked Business School Operations Faculty as reported by BusinessWeek. Tap our Labor Relations program to align your collective bargaining strategy with current market realities.

  6. Boost your firm's investment profile.

    Gain new insight into how an analyst processes information, and acquire knowledge to help your firm determine an effective disclosure strategy, all while building your proficiency at designing, implementing and evaluating an investor relations program.

  7. Leadership development in Asia

    Tap the Michigan difference in leadership development programs in the Asia Pacific region.

  8. Leadership development in India

    Michigan offers a select number of leadership development programs in India, including our world-renowned Global Management Development Program.

What's New?

Booster Shot Workshops

Hosted by Executive Education and the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship, these workshops are designed to help Michigan leaders during these economic hard times. Now through July.

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Complimentary Webinar August 5th

Dr. Kim Cameron will be presenting "Five Keys to Helping Your Organization Flourish in Trying Times"—on Wednesday, August 5th at 1 pm EDT. Info and registration here!

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Build Your Leadership Skills and Save

We're pleased to introduce a special rate for U-M alumni on our broad portfolio of programs through December 31, 2009.

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