Center for Business Excellence programs to begin in January, February
The Center for Business Excellence will offer several programs in January and February. A 33 percent discount is available to UST alumni, and a 75 percent discount is available to UST faculty and staff.
For more information or to register, contact the Center for Business Excellence at (651) 962-4600 or click on the respective links below.
Mini MBA in Family Enterprise
Mondays, Jan. 30 to May 8
The Mini MBA in Family Enterprise provides a practical foundation in parallel planning to optimize both business performance and family relationships. This program will help family businesses move ideas into action and better align family and owner interests with business and marketplace realities.
For more information, visit the Center for Business Excellence Mini MBA in Family Enterprise Web page.
Mini Master of Real Estate Appraisal
Tuesdays, Jan. 31 to May 16
Developed by the Shenehon Center for Real Estate and brought to you by the Center for Business Excellence, the Mini Master of Real Estate Appraisal provides practical, high-level analytical techniques that can be applied to appraisal report writing and allows participants to expand their appraisal practice into income-producing properties.
This program is approved for real estate and appraisal continuing education credit through the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Appraisal Pre-licensing approval and Board Education Units from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors are pending.
For more information, visit the Center for Business Excellence Mini Master of Real Estate Appraisal Web page.
Mini Master of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management
Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to May 10
The Mini Master of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management, designed in collaboration with the Shenehon Center for Real Estate, is a comprehensive program that will enhance decision-making skills and provide the participant with a more insightful perspective on and effectiveness in corporate real estate and facilities processes. This program is designed for individuals working with real estate and facilities issues at the corporate level.
For more information, visit the Center for Business Excellence Mini Master of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management Web page.
Mini Master of Retailing Excellence
Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to May 3
Developed for retail professionals by the Institute for Retailing Excellence, the Mini Master of Retailing Excellence helps retail professionals gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary retailing, action-oriented skills and knowledge that immediately can help them positively influence their organization.
For more information, visit the Center for Business Excellence Mini Master of Retailing Excellence Web page.
Strategic Career Renewal
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006
Created for people who are mid-career or pre-retirement, Strategic Career Renewal re-energizes participants by helping them gain a better sense of direction for their careers and generating employment options.
For more information, visit the Center for Business Excellence Strategic Career Renewal Web page.
Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate
Mondays, Feb. 6 to May 22
By using Six Sigma quality management tools and techniques, costs and deficiencies in products and processes are reduced, thereby improving customer satisfaction and raising profit. During the Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate program, participants will apply Six Sigma to an existing work project. The average savings per participant completed project has been $178,000.
For more information, visit the Center for Business Excellence Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate Web page.
Institute for Executive Director Leadership
Thursdays and Fridays, Feb. 10 to Nov. 10
In its seventh year, the Institute for Executive Director Leadership is designed for executive directors of nonprofit organizations. Participants will explore and advance meaningful leadership practice, increase management skills and enhance organizational health. The design is grounded in a unique and comprehensive framework that combines personal awareness, professional growth and organizational strengths.
For more information, visit the Center for Business Excellence Institute for Executive Director Leadership Web page.
Mini Master of Real Estate Development
Thursdays, Feb. 16 to May 25
Designed with the Shenehon Center for Real Estate, the Mini Master of Real Estate Development meets the needs of individuals seeking a practical and introductory course of study of the major components of real estate development. This program meets the needs of both private and public sector developers, architects, builders, attorneys, and real estate brokers and has direct application to residential, multifamily, mixed-use office, industrial and retail property development.
Three hours of real estate continuing education for each class session has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
For more information, visit the Center for Business Excellence Mini Master of Real Estate Development Web page.
These programs are offered in both open enrollment and custom formats. For more information, contact the Center for Business Excellence at (651) 962-4600 or visit the center’s Web site.
