Executive education

Noble Capital Markets Brings the ‘Sharks’ to Boca for NobleCon20

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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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“We’re delighted that we will host NobleCon20, which will be a great way to celebrate Noble’s 40th anniversary and our second large-scale event partnership,” said Vegar Wiik , assistant dean of Executive Education.

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  • “We’re delighted that we will host NobleCon20, which will be a great way to celebrate Noble’s 40th anniversary and our second large-scale event partnership,” said Vegar Wiik , assistant dean of Executive Education.
  • “The recent completion of the Executive Education complex allowed us to take the relationship to another level.”
    Venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary (commonly referred to as “Mr.
  • Bringing all three celebrity investors together was no small challenge and their joint appearance for a 95-minute, two-part event on the NobleCon20 stage will be one of a kind.
  • “For NobleCon20 we want to focus on the importance of entrepreneurship, the economic significance of emerging growth companies, and the methodology of making strategic and disciplined investments.

Emeritus Launches the Chief Revenue Officer Program in Collaboration with Wharton Executive Education

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emeritus, in collaboration with the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, announces the launch of its seven-month Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Program. This program is designed to help senior revenue executives step into global leadership roles by equipping participants with the skills and mindset to strategize for sustainable revenue generation. Emeritus, the global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable, has begun enrollment for this program that starts in June 2024.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emeritus, in collaboration with the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, announces the launch of its seven-month Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Program .
  • This program is designed to help senior revenue executives step into global leadership roles by equipping participants with the skills and mindset to strategize for sustainable revenue generation.
  • Emeritus , the global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable, has begun enrollment for this program that starts in June 2024.
  • "We are excited to collaborate with Wharton Executive Education to deliver this impactful program.

Kinder Morgan Announces Amy W. Chronis as Nominee for Election to Board of Directors

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) today announced that its board of directors has nominated Amy W. Chronis to stand for election as a director at its annual meeting of stockholders on May 8, 2024.

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  • Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) today announced that its board of directors has nominated Amy W. Chronis to stand for election as a director at its annual meeting of stockholders on May 8, 2024.
  • “We are fortunate to be able to nominate Amy Chronis to serve on KMI’s board of directors.
  • Amy will be a valuable addition to our talented board,” said KMI Executive Chairman Richard D. Kinder.
  • Ms. Chronis will stand for election along with KMIs' current directors at the May 8, 2024, annual meeting.

MIT Sloan Executive Education Expands Portfolio of Entrepreneurial Offerings with New Course, "Entrepreneurship Development Accelerator"

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive Education today announced the expansion of its entrepreneurial offerings with the Entrepreneurship Development Accelerator (EDA). Building on the success of its flagship Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP), which has created a community of more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, EDA provides a unique opportunity for intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs to roll up their sleeves and advance the progress of their own venture. Participants will immerse themselves in lectures, team activities, and simulations alongside the top MIT startups from delta v, MIT Sloan's premier venture accelerator.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive Education today announced the expansion of its entrepreneurial offerings with the Entrepreneurship Development Accelerator (EDA).
  • Participants will immerse themselves in lectures, team activities, and simulations alongside the top MIT startups from delta v , MIT Sloan's premier venture accelerator.
  • "We're at this inflection point, and what you're going to find here at MIT is a full stack experience.
  • Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn a certificate of course completion from MIT Sloan School of Management.

RIT Executive MBA Ranked in the Top 10 by U.S. News & World Report, for Third Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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The online program additionally ranked #1 among New York State/ New England region based schools and #2 in student engagement.

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  • The online program additionally ranked #1 among New York State/ New England region based schools and #2 in student engagement.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240216432399/en/
    The Online Executive MBA program at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Saunders College of Business is ranked #9 in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Programs rankings.
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    The Online Executive MBA program equips students with critical thinking, analytical and leadership skills necessary to excel in today's dynamic business landscape.
  • For more information about the Online Executive MBA program and Executive Education at Saunders College, please visit: https://www.rit.edu/emba .

MIT Sloan Executive Education Launching First of Their Kind AI-Driven Courses on Negotiation Strategy

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive Education is announcing two new AI-accelerated sprint course offerings, Negotiation Essentials and Negotiation Strategy, led by Jared Curhan, professor of work and organization studies and faculty director of MIT's Behavioral Research Lab. Jared is world renowned for his research on the psychology of negotiation and conflict resolution and highly lauded for his application of novel technologies in the classroom. By combining research-based negotiation pedagogy with cutting-edge AI technology, these revolutionary negotiation courses are the first of their kind at MIT.

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  • By combining research-based negotiation pedagogy with cutting-edge AI technology, these revolutionary negotiation courses are the first of their kind at MIT.
  • After a successful pilot program in early-February, the Negotiation Essentials Sprint is now open for enrollment, with the Negotiation Strategy Sprint to launch Spring 2024.
  • Negotiation Strategy Sprint takes a deep dive into negotiation skills by exploring advanced tools and strategies for successful negotiation.
  • For a complete list of upcoming Executive Education courses, visit the MIT Sloan Executive Education website .

Money Management Institute launches Academy in collaboration with NYU Stern Executive Education

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Money Management Institute (MMI) is thrilled to announce the launch of Academy, its new professional development offering for future leaders in the financial services industry. Academy is a three-week career development program for NexGen investment professionals who have fewer than five years of experience. This program – delivered in collaboration with NYU Stern Executive Education – offers exposure to the latest management and leadership theories and applications as well as the varied roles, functions, and institutions of the financial services ecosystem.

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  • This program – delivered in collaboration with NYU Stern Executive Education – offers exposure to the latest management and leadership theories and applications as well as the varied roles, functions, and institutions of the financial services ecosystem.
  • Successful completion of this hybrid experience will equip participants with NYU Stern Executive Education co-branded certificates, professional upskilling, and an expanded network.
  • NYU Stern Executive Education certificate programs are led by Stern's world-renowned faculty and are designed for executives to retool, advance and expand their skills and knowledge.
  • Interested professionals and their management teams are encouraged to learn more about the Academy program on the MMI website ( www.mminst.org/academy ).

New Program from Wharton Executive Education Shows Business Leaders and Investors How to Invest in and Engage with Fixed-Income Markets and Products

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Higher interest rates and market volatility are bringing renewed attention to fixed-income investments, with some institutions and investors taking a closer look at the asset class for the first time in decades. Wharton Finance Professor Michael Roberts calls these investments "some of the most important but least understood," and says investors, asset managers, capital allocators, and corporate executives need to know how to manage the risks and take advantage of the opportunities they can bring.

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  • To meet the need, Roberts co-designed and will lead the new open-enrollment program Fixed Income and Credit Market Investing for the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Slated for April 2–5, 2024, at Wharton's Philadelphia campus, the program upends the common wisdom that bonds are a safe bet, generating interest income with little to no risk.
  • Over a decade of near-zero interest rates has led to complacency among executives and disinterest in fixed-income assets among investors.
  • The program will cover in detail the Treasury, mortgage, and corporate markets using custom applications to introduce and illustrate concepts.

Great Hill Partners Welcomes Atle Skalleberg as Executive-in-Residence

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, disruptive companies, today announced that Atle Skalleberg has joined the firm as an Executive-in-Residence.

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  • Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, disruptive companies, today announced that Atle Skalleberg has joined the firm as an Executive-in-Residence.
  • In this role, Mr. Skalleberg will work with Great Hill to identify and pursue investment opportunities within the global travel industry alongside other businesses with direct-to-consumer or marketplace business models.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130026967/en/
    Mr. Skalleberg joins Great Hill after nearly two decades as an experienced eCommerce operator.
  • “Atle brings a differentiated perspective and extensive experience in scaling and accelerating growth across a broad range of global direct-to-consumer and marketplace businesses,” said Michael Kumin, Managing Director at Great Hill Partners.

Former White House Economists to Discuss Social Security, National Debt to Kick Off 'Finance Grand Challenges' Series at UMD Smith

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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Swagel, CBO director since 2019, previously served on the UMD School of Public Policy faculty and as a senior fellow for Smith's Center for Financial Policy .

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  • Swagel, CBO director since 2019, previously served on the UMD School of Public Policy faculty and as a senior fellow for Smith's Center for Financial Policy .
  • Goodspeed, like Faulkender and Swagel, served in the White House — on the Council of Economic Advisers, including as acting chairman from 2020-2021.
  • He previously served on the council as chief economist for macroeconomic policy and senior economist for tax, public finance and macroeconomics.
  • To register to attend the free event and for more information, go to the Finance Grand Challenges Speaker Series website.