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Executive Education: Silicon Valley Business Leadership


Learn to Become an Accomplished Leader
We have a tradition and spirit here in the Valley that precipitates greatness. While the products get the spotlight, it’s the accomplished leaders who make it happen. Modern leaders will face critical and historic challenges, but raw talent alone is insufficient to meet them effectively.

Today’s business opportunities are constantly changing, largely unpredictable and global in scope. To succeed, you need to be both a strategic thinker and a dynamic visionary. Extension’s program provides tools to help you get there. As a senior-level leader, your time is valuable. So we’ve designed the executive program to complement your schedule. Most executive programs require you to be away from the office for a full week or two at a time. Of course, this can significantly disrupt your work flow and take time away from pressing responsibilities.

The SVBL Program meets from 1:30 to 8:30 pm, so you’ll have your mornings free to attend to your other professional responsibilities. We also include dinner with each session so that you can spend time sharing ideas with other leaders in Silicon Valley and beyond. The friendly, informal atmosphere provides opportunities to make valuable contacts with peers from Silicon Valley’s top organizations. We help you make the best use of your time in other ways, too. Each topic is completely covered in one session. This ensures that only essential information is presented.

Exceptional Value
For 20 years, UCSC Extension’s program for Executives has put the resources of the University of California to work for professionals like you. Though many executive programs charge more than $10,000 for curriculum of this caliber, the Business Leadership program is $5,500—an extraordinary value that includes exceptional faculty and the opportunity to network with leaders from Silicon Valley’s top organizations. Tuition includes all instructional materials, textbooks, dinners and parking.

Put Extension’s Executive Program to Work for Your Company
Companies and agencies may reserve space in the program, even if they have yet to determine which individual representatives will attend. Space is limited to 30 participants and the program often fills quickly, so reserve a place for yourself, a staff member or colleague today.




Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for entering this program. To apply for the Leadership Program, please fill out this form. Send the completed application to program@ucsc-extension.edu and return to the website to enroll in the course.

Course Sequence
The program is comprised of one course split over 10 weekdays and totalling 70 hours. A diverse cadre of Expert Instructors with lecture on a variety of topics, including:

  • Leadership Intelligence
  • Technology and Leadership
  • Leadership Through Innovation
  • Organizational Development
  • Leadership Styles and Efficacy
  • Clean Tech Leadership
  • Cultivating Leadership
  • Leading Change
  • Product Launch Leadership
  • Ethical Leadership

 



Certificate Application Information
We encourage you to establish candidacy in a certificate program early in your studies. There are substantial benefits in doing so:

  • Curriculum changes subsequent to the date your application is received will not affect your course requirements.
  • Candidates will be notified of updates or special opportunities related to the program



Program Contact
Enroll online now or contact the Business & Management Department for more information: (408) 861-3860 or e-mail program@ucsc-extension.edu.



Certificate Requirements
Total: 1 course
Required: 1 course
GPA: 3.0 (GPA Calculator)
C or better in all courses.

To Apply for the Leadership Program, please fill out this form. Once submitted, return to the website to enroll in the course.




How to Apply
Certificate applications can be submitted online or by using the PDF application. An application fee, listed on the form, is required to establish candidacy.

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