Senior Associate Dean for Executive Education
Associate Professor of Management and Psychology – Organizational Behavior
Associate Professor of Management and Psychology – Organizational Behavior
Upcoming Program Dates
Spring 2026: Week 1: March 30-April 3 | Week 2: May 18-22
Fall 2026: Week 1: September 14- 18 | Week 2: November 9- 13
Inter-modular group coaching session (online) | Date & time will be mutually agreed between group & coach
Tuition: $17,000
Overview
Set yourself apart and gain the necessary skills to lead cross-functional teams and business initiatives. As a participant in our Rice Advanced Management Program, you’ll expand your knowledge to create and implement effective corporate strategies and establish yourself as an effective change agent in your organization. You’ll spend two one-week sessions separated by a one-month intersession during which you’ll begin practical application of the concepts learned. Your newly acquired skills combined with executive coaching will propel your career and your organization forward.
Excellent program for all executive leaders of organizations. The course really teaches you how important people are to the success of your organization.
Kelley Hendrickson, PDR
Rice Advanced Management Program
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Who Should Attend
Senior leaders and executives who wish to transition into general management or functional lead roles
Program Takeaways
- Enhance self-awareness to improve leadership impact
- Learn to analyze context to identify behaviors associated with exceptional executive leadership
- Enhance ability to lead and develop high performing teams and individuals
- Understand organizational culture and key leadership challenges associated with leading through culture
- Learn to conduct strategic analysis of industry and organization and identify opportunities for growth
- Learn the language of corporate finance and financial accounting and improve financial decision making
- Lead enterprise-level change and execute strategy
- Improve strategic decision making by identifying cognitive, social, and emotional biases that affect judgment
- Create personal development plans with support of an executive coach
Program Schedule
Week One - hosted in-person
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leadership and the characteristics of High Potential General Managers Leadership Style: Understanding Adaptability in A Leadership Role | Managing Talent and Improving Performance The Leader as a Coach Group Coaching Session 1 | Leading Teams: Building Greater Collaboration Leading Teams: Enhancing Innovation Group Coaching Session 2 | Strategy Formulation | Strategy Formulation & Execution |
Inter-modular activities: Group Coaching Session 3 will be hosted live-online between weeks 1 & 2 | Date & time TBD
Week Two - hosted in-person
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | Finance | Strategic Decision-making | Follow Up Executive Coaching Change Management & Influence | Change Management & Influence Leading Innovation |
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Meet Your Professors
Associate Professor of Strategic Management
Faculty Director, Center for Customer Based Execution & Strategy
J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing
J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing
Associate Professor of Accounting
Accounting Area Coordinator
Accounting Area Coordinator
Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs
Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Management and Psychology – Organizational Behavior
Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Management and Psychology – Organizational Behavior
Senior Associate Dean for Degree Programs
Harmon Whittington Professor of Finance
Harmon Whittington Professor of Finance
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