Center for Business Excellence lists some February and March programs
The Center for Business Excellence will offer several programs in February and March. Discounts of 33 percent for UST alumni and 75 percent for UST faculty and staff are available. For more information or to register, contact the Center for Business Excellence at (651) 962-4600 or click on the respective links below.
FastTrac Growth Venture
Tuesdays, Feb. 20 to May 1
This program provides action steps to help entrepreneurs sharpen their strategic thinking and decision-making skills as they plan for the growth of their businesses.
Mini Master of Business Communication
Thursdays, March 1 to May 24
Created in partnership with the Master of Business Communication program, the Mini Master of Business Communication presents the many facets of business communication:
- Public relations, media relations
- Persuasion
- Marketing communications, branding
- Advertising
- Promotions
- Internal employee communications
- Web-based communications
This program shows participants how to integrate a full range of communication functions in response to their organization's goals.
FastTrac New Venture
Thursdays, March 8 to May 17
FastTrac NewVenture enables the aspiring and start-up entrepreneur to effectively evaluate and develop their business concept, marketing opportunities, and the profit potential of their new venture.
Mini Master of Financial Management
12 sessions, March 6 to May 21
This program presents a broad overview of the concepts and methods of corporate financial management in both domestic and global marketplaces. It helps managers in all business functions understand financial information systems and how to use the tools crucial to making sound financial decisions.
Mini Master of Project Management
Wednesdays, March 7 to May 23
The Mini Master of Project Management teaches how to manage the scope, time, cost and performance issues of small and large projects so you can deliver your project on time and within budget.
Mini MBA for Technical Professionals
Thursdays, March 8 to May 24
This Mini MBA program, designed especially for people with technical backgrounds, focuses on the non-technical skills essential for all managers and leaders. Knowledge of these skills will ensure their success as well as the successful growth and development of the organizations they manage.
These programs are offered in both open enrollment and custom formats. For more information, call the Center for Business Excellence at (651) 962-4600 or visit its Web site.