Is developing your leadership skills important in your career and your organization?
Are you an experienced manager with upward career mobility?
Are you looking for a master's degree to enhance your promotability?
Do you want to make a difference?
Do you want to contribute to something good?
Are program quality, faculty credentials, and program costs of concern to you?
If so, the Graduate Leadership Program at USF focused on sustainable organizational performance may be just right for you.
" The Graduate Leadership Program was instrumental in my promotion to Assistant General Manager at Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative." Duane Vann, Class of 1999.
" The Graduate Leadership Program has helped me translate managerial experience into the executive leadership skill needed to run my organization." Dale Schumacher, President, Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union, Class of 2001.
" This program isn’t only for business people. As a biological oceanographer I direct large-scale research projects. My scientific training did not prepare me for that. The Graduate Leadership Program did." Frank Muller-Karger, Class of 2001.
This program produces successful leaders. Hellicy Ngambi (Class of 1997) is the first woman and first person of color appointed to the faculty of the University of South Africa's Graduate School of Business Leadership. Frank Muller-Karger (Class of 2001) was appointed by President Bush to his 16-member Commission on Ocean Policy. David Becker (Class of 2001) provided expert testimony to Congress on the provision of health care. Pam Corbino (Class of 2000) was elected Mayor of Safety Harbor. Dale Schumacher (Class of 2001) was a finalist for Tampa Citizen of the Year and also for Small Businessman of the Year awards. Linda Thorpe (Class of 2001) was selected Tampa Hispanic Heritage Public Servant of the Year. Damian Nastri (Class of 2001) received the Point of Light Award from Govenor Jeb Bush. In fact, Lt. Col. Tony Schwalm, United States Army Special Forces, Class of 2002, had to interrupt his program to take command of Green Beret operations in six Central American republics. Many others have received promotions at work. As you can see, the students graduating from this program are being visibly recognized for their leadership skills. We hope you can join this list in the future.
You can enhance your success through this program's focus on sustainable organizational performance utilizing the "triple bottom line": financial performance, social responsibility, and concern for the natural environment. The program is distinctive in two ways. One is its broad ethical core. The other is its practical application. The program was constructed from what students, society, and the business and not-for-profit world informed us was most needed for leadership success. In this program, you will develop leadership and team building skills and learn how to increase cooperation and to adapt to change. Your performance will be effective, ethical, self-actualizing, and beneficial to society. Our faculty are proud of the leaders we graduate. You could be among them in the future.
Another distinctive quality of the program is its structured cohort format. You will be taking all of your classes with a cadre of classmates of similar commitment and direction, but of remarkably varied backgrounds. Our students come from many different undergraduate majors, colleges, and careers. Fewer than half majored in business. Your classmates will also add to your learning experience, your development and your fun. You may be part of this page in the future.
This program may be of terrific value to you. Academically, the accreditation (AACSB) is the highest possible. All faculty possess earned doctorates, are experienced and personally concerned about you. Courses are scheduled on Monday and Tuesday evenings to accommodate the needs of working managers. And, the cost is extremely affordable. All courses are taught face-to-face on the Tampa campus. This is the highest quality focused program you can enroll in in the area.
The Program Director would be happy to schedule an appointment to meet with you and to answer any questions that you have. If you wish to talk to current or former students, the Program Director can provide contact information. The faculty of the Graduate Leadership Program truly believe we can help you develop your leadership potential to its fullest. We hope you take this opportunity.
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