{"id":5,"date":"2017-06-08T11:01:22","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T15:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/executive-courses\/executive-programs\/"},"modified":"2019-05-28T11:11:06","modified_gmt":"2019-05-28T15:11:06","slug":"executive-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/executive-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nfunction getParam(Param) { \r\n  var params = window.location.search.substr(1).split('&');\r\n   for (var i = 0; i < params.length; i++) {\r\n    var p=params[i].split('=');\r\n\tif (p[0] == Param) {\r\n\t  return decodeURIComponent(p[1]);\r\n\t}\r\n  }\r\n  return \"\";\r\n}<\/script><br \/>\n<!-- *** START OF PAGE CODE FOR BU CMS *** --><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-wrapper hp-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"banner\">\n<div class=\"overlay\">\n<div class=\"overlay-content\">\n<div class=\"line line-1\">11th<\/div>\n<div class=\"line line-2\">in the US<\/div>\n<div class=\"line line-3\">Financial Times <br \/>\n                                    2017 Ranking<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hp-top\">\n<div class=\"left padded\">\n<h1>Executive Education Programs<\/h1>\n<div class=\"right col-sm-4 hide-mobile\" style=\"background-image:none; width:auto\">\n<img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/08\/Generic-Badge-template-ELC.png\" class=\"\" style=\"; padding-top:0px; max-width:240px; margin-left:30px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Sharpen your leadership skills.  <\/h3>\n<h3>Earn Credentials. <\/h3>\n<p>Do you have the mindset and skillset to lead your organization through change and innovation? Broaden your professional capabilities with our executive education programs that are topical, fast-paced and interactive. Learn from world-renowned faculty alongside talented professionals and business leaders from diverse backgrounds, organizations, and industries.<\/p>\n<p>A digital badge is a tool to verify and share your knowledge and skills. Digital badges complement executive certificates by visually representing your learning achievements and credentials online. BU Questrom\u2019s digital badges are issued and managed through Credly\u2019s Acclaim platform, enabling you to tell your professional story in a simple and trusted way.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"hide-desktop\" src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/08\/Generic-Badge-template-ELC.png\" class=\"\" style=\"; padding-top:0px; max-width:240px; margin-left:30px;\" \/><br \/>\n<!--                                \n                                \n\n<ul>\n                                \n\n<li>Deep-dive into core business principles.<\/li>\n\n\n                                \n\n<li>Sharpen your competitive edge. <\/li>\n\n\n                                \n\n<li>Seize the advantage with revolutionary strategies for a digital- and technology-driven world.<\/li>\n\n\n                                \n\n<li>Strengthen collaboration and communication across your organization \u2013 and your partners.<\/li>\n\n\n                                \n\n<li>Hone your talents for leadership and driving change.<\/li>\n\n\n                                <\/ul>\n\n\n                           \n                                \n\n<h2>Questrom: World-Class Teaching on Innovation and Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n                                \n\n<p>At Questrom\u2019s Executive Leadership Center we offer topical, fast-paced, interactive courses. You\u2019ll experience real-world simulations, case discussions, and group projects. You\u2019ll learn by doing, with faculty renowned worldwide. You\u2019ll earn executive certificate credentials. And you\u2019ll form a lasting network with executive classmates whose titles and functions are as diverse as their industries, backgrounds, and global locations. <\/p>\n\n\n-->                                     <\/p>\n<div class=\"programs-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"programs-inner\">\n<div class=\"programs-intro\">\n<h3>2019 Open Enrollment Executive Education Programs<\/h3>\n<p>BU Questrom\u2019s programs give you the insights, tools, and professional credentials you need to strengthen your leadership skills and empower you to implement innovative ideas in business.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- \/\/ .programs-intro --><\/p>\n<div class=\"program-wrapper\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div class=\"desktop-thumb hide-mobile\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/01\/program-thumbs-platform-desktop.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"mobile-thumb hide-desktop\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/01\/program-thumbs-platform-mobile-254x120.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Competing in the Digital Age: Platform Revolution<\/h3>\n<div class=\"program-date\">May 1-2, 2019<\/div>\n<p>Revolutionary strategies are disrupting traditional business models \u2013 not just in technology firms, but in every industry worldwide. Discover how to link the digital and physical marketplaces. Learn what you need to do to create an innovative platform ecosystem that gives you a competitive advantage. <\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/executive-courses\/platform-strategies\/\">Learn More<\/a><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.write(\"<a target=\\\"_blank\\\" class=\\\"button register\\\" href=\\\"http:\/\/questromweb.bu.edu\/ElcPrograms\/signup?program=PlatformStrategies\" + \"&#038;utm_campaign=\" + getParam('utm_campaign') + \"&#038;utm_content=\" + getParam('utm_content') + \"&#038;utm_medium=\" + getParam('utm_medium') + \"&#038;utm_source=\" + getParam('utm_source') + \"\\\">Register Now<\/a>\")<\/script><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/\/ .program-wrapper -->                      <\/p>\n<div class=\"program-wrapper\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div class=\"desktop-thumb hide-mobile\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/06\/program-thumbs-leadership-desktop.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"mobile-thumb hide-desktop\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/06\/program-thumbs-leadership-mobile-254x120.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>REFRAMING LEADERSHIP IN THE DIGITAL AGE <\/h3>\n<div class=\"program-date\">May 21-22, 2019<\/div>\n<p>The Digital Age is transforming work and personal lives, and promises a more prosperous and fulfilling life. But that promise is only as good as the capability of leaders. Develop the capabilities required to dynamically lead, innovate, co-create and build relationships in the fast-moving digital age. This course will help you develops five essential capabilities needed for success.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/executive-courses\/reframing-leadership-in-the-digital-age\/\">Learn More<\/a><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/questromweb.bu.edu\/ElcPrograms\/signup?program=ReframingLeadership\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- \/\/ .program-wrapper --><\/p>\n<div class=\"program-wrapper\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div class=\"desktop-thumb hide-mobile\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/01\/program-thumbs-mini-mba-desktop.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"mobile-thumb hide-desktop\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/01\/program-thumbs-mini-mba-mobile-254x120.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Mini MBA for Tech Executives<\/h3>\n<div class=\"program-date\">June 3-6, 2019<\/div>\n<p>As a rising leader with a technology or engineering background, you will enhance and sharpen your management knowledge in critical MBA areas: finance, accounting, strategy, marketing, operations, and organizational behavior. <\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/executive-courses\/mini-mba-for-tech-executives\/\">Learn More<\/a><br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/questromweb.bu.edu\/ElcPrograms\/signup?program=miniJune\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- \/\/ .program-wrapper --><\/p>\n<div class=\"program-wrapper\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div class=\"desktop-thumb hide-mobile\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/06\/program-thumbs-techchange-desktop.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"mobile-thumb hide-desktop\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/06\/program-thumbs-techchange-mobile-254x120.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>TECHNOLOGY &#038; CHANGE: CREATING VALUE THROUGH DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION <\/h3>\n<div class=\"program-date\">June 10-13, 2019<\/div>\n<p>Engage in on-site discussions, lectures, and hands-on activities with other global executives who share a common drive to lead transformative change in the area of technology. Session topics include Managing Disruption &#038; Change, Digital Strategies, Platform Shift, Design Thinking, and Leading Change &#038; Transformation in the Digital Age. (Well-suited for graduates of our Mini MBA programs.)\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"executive-courses\/technology-change\/\">Learn More<\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.write(\"<a target=\\\"_blank\\\" class=\\\"button register\\\" href=\\\"http:\/\/questromweb.bu.edu\/ElcPrograms\/signup?program=TechnologyAndChange\\\">Register Now<\/a>\")<\/script><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-wrapper\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div class=\"desktop-thumb hide-mobile\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/06\/program-thumbs-devops-desktop.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"mobile-thumb hide-desktop\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/06\/program-thumbs-devops-mobile-254x120.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>DIGITAL PRODUCT MANAGEMENT<\/h3>\n<div class=\"program-date\">June 24-25, 2019<\/div>\n<p>Every product and service is being digitalized. Such a massive transformation requires know-how in technologies such as AI and IOT, and a fundamental shift in the development processes of your organization, in order to create DevOps culture. We contend that lean and agile practice are necessary, but not sufficient. Teams need to engage in Digital Product Management Thinking (DPMT), and implement best practices in both DPMT and DevOps. This 2-day, highly interactive program will walk step by step through these best practices.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/executive-courses\/digital-product-management\">Learn More<\/a><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/questromweb.bu.edu\/ElcPrograms\/signup\">Register Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p> <!-- \/\/ .program-wrapper -->     <\/p>\n<div id=\"emf-program-wrapper\" class=\"program-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"desktop-thumb hide-mobile\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/04\/emf-thumbs-desktop-220x220.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"mobile-thumb hide-desktop\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/03\/emf-mobile-254x120.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>ENTREPRENEURIAL MARKETING &#038; FINANCE<\/h3>\n<div class=\"program-date\">August 5-9, 2019<\/div>\n<p>Spend a week in one of the most vibrant, historic cities in the US, and immerse yourself in a custom-designed, high-intensity entrepreneurship accelerator. An interactive, workshop-driven curriculum integrates theoretical frameworks, case-based discussions, real-life examples, site visits, and practical tools and techniques, underpinned by the proven Lean Start-up approach.<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/executive-courses\/entrepreneurial-marketing-finance-program\/\">Learn More<\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.write(\"<a target=\\\"_blank\\\" class=\\\"button register\\\" href=\\\"http:\/\/questromweb.bu.edu\/ElcPrograms\/signup?Program=EMF\\\">Register Now<\/a>\")<\/script><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- \/\/ .program-wrapper -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"program-wrapper\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div class=\"desktop-thumb hide-mobile\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/01\/program-thumbs-digital-desktop.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"mobile-thumb hide-desktop\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/01\/program-thumbs-digital-mobile-254x120.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Competing in the Digital Age: Business Transformation<\/h3>\n<div class=\"program-date\">New Course Dates to be Announced Soon<\/div>\n<p>Being &#8216;digital&#8217; is imperative in every industry and has profound implications for you, your organization, and future strategies. Transform your understanding of your ecosystem and the role of Digital Giants, Incumbents and Tech Entrepreneurs. Then kick off a digital strategy with faculty coaches while learning how to effectively engage with your leadership. <\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/executive-courses\/digital-strategy\/\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/\/ .program-wrapper -->   <\/p>\n<div class=\"program-wrapper\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div class=\"desktop-thumb hide-mobile\"><img style=\"width:200px; height:auto;\" src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/01\/program-thumbs-electric-desktop-1.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"mobile-thumb hide-desktop\"><img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2018\/01\/program-thumbs-electric-mobile-254x120-1.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Electric Industry Transformation<\/h3>\n<div class=\"program-date\">New Course Dates to be Announced Soon<\/div>\n<p>The electric power industry is in the midst of massive change and innovation. New smart grid technologies, climate change, and increasing use of renewable and distributed energy are creating dramatic disruption \u2013 and opportunity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/executive-courses\/electric-industry-transformation-program\/\">Learn More<\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.write(\"<a target=\\\"_blank\\\" class=\\\"button register\\\" href=\\\"http:\/\/questromweb.bu.edu\/ElcPrograms\/signup?program=electric\" + \"&#038;utm_campaign=\" + getParam('utm_campaign') + \"&#038;utm_content=\" + getParam('utm_content') + \"&#038;utm_medium=\" + getParam('utm_medium') + \"&#038;utm_source=\" + getParam('utm_source') + \"\\\">Register Now<\/a>\")<\/script><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- \/\/ .program-wrapper -->                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"programs-footer\">\n<h4>Take Charge of Your Own Executive Education<\/h4>\n<p>Learn about our programs and reach out for more information. Contact us to discuss bringing a team or group from your organization or about a custom program for your company.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p> <!-- end .programs-wrapper --><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Stay Ahead of the Curve with Questrom and Boston University<\/h2>\n<p>Situated in the national hub for innovation, Boston University is one of the world\u2019s leading research institutions, with some of the finest management findings produced by Questrom faculty. Our Executive Programs are anchored by our strengths in digital technology, health &#038; life sciences, and social enterprise &#038; sustainability. Our faculty drive cutting-edge research, then translate it into academic papers, best-selling books, and classroom knowledge. Inspired by our overarching mission to develop programs that galvanize today\u2019s business executives, Questrom faculty know it\u2019s vital to do more than stay ahead of the curve. They make sure you\u2019re ready to move that curve yourself.<\/p>\n<div class=\"stats-wrapper desktop row\">\n<div class=\"stat col-sm-4\">\n                                        <img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2017\/07\/stat-1-of-62.png\" alt=\"stat-1-of-62\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n                                            Leading Research Universities\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat col-sm-4 hide-mobile\">\n                                        <img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2017\/07\/stat-11th.png\" alt=\"stat-11th\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n                                            In the US\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat col-sm-4 hide-mobile\">\n                                        <img src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2017\/07\/stat-29th.png\" alt=\"stat-29th\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n                                            Internationally\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- \/\/ .stats-wrapper --><\/p>\n<p>Boston University, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is one of a select group of 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada.\u00a0We have a long, successful history of offering Executive Programs and are ranked by the <em>Financial Times<\/em> in Open Enrollment as #11 in the United States and #29 internationally. Our reputation speaks for itself.<\/p>\n<p><!--                                \n                                \n\n<div class=\"coming-soon-wrapper\">\n                                    <img class=\"hide-mobile\" src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2017\/07\/photo-index-desktop.jpg\" alt=\"photo-landing\">\n                                    <img class=\"hide-desktop\" src=\"\/executive-courses\/files\/2017\/07\/photo-index-mobile.jpg\" alt=\"photo-landing\">\n                                    \n\n\n                                    \n\n<div class=\"coming-soon-inner\">\n\n\n<h2>Programs in Development<\/h2>\n\n\n                                        \n\n<h3>Technology & Change <\/h3>\n\n\n                                        \n\n<p>Led by world-renowned scholars, you will engage in on-site discussions, lectures, and hands-on activities with other global executives who share a common drive to lead transformative change in the area of technology. The program is especially well-suited for graduates of the <a href=\"\/executive-courses\/mini-mba-for-tech-executives\/\">Mini MBA for Tech Executives<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        \n                                        \n\n<h3>Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship<\/h3>\n\n\n                                        \n\n<p>New ventures are exciting to launch yet hard to scale. Whether you\u2019re in a mature enterprise or a growing start-up, this interactive program helps you avoid classic pitfalls and achieve scale. We blend the best from academic thinking with practical, implementable strategies to turn ideas into innovation, innovation into entrepreneurial dynamism, and dynamism into a ready-to-go toolkit.<\/p>\n\n\n                                    <\/div>\n\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n\n--><\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- end .hp-top .left -->\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"right\">\n<div class=\"form-wrapper\">\n<h3>Get News &amp; Updates<\/h3>\n<p>Stay connected with email about our Executive Education programs, early bird specials, and research at Questrom School of Business.<\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">var 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