JACK WELCH MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
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Overview
An MBA that Delivers in the Real World
The Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University provides students and organizations with the proven methodologies, immediately actionable practices, and respected credentials needed to win in business. The Institute stands apart as the only online executive education program infused with the proven principles and practices of one of our time's most celebrated business leaders. As a student of the Jack Welch Executive MBA program, you can expect to gain:
- A twelve-course Executive MBA degree, accredited through Strayer University
- Proven leadership lessons and winning management practices from "CEO of the Century" Jack Welch and other leading business thinkers
- A rigorous, relevant, immediately actionable curriculum, designed to deliver in the real world of business and drive results in your organization
- Special access to Jack Welch through live video conferences and exclusive video messages
- An opportunity to advance your education without losing momentum in your career, through a convenient, flexible online format
EXECUTIVE MBA
Teaching immediately applicable concepts and tools based on the principles and practices of Jack Welch and other leading business thinkers, the Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University stands apart as the only online executive education program that infuses the best teachings of a traditional MBA from strategy, to marketing, to finance, to operations management -- with the proven principles and practices of one of our time's most celebrated business leaders. Graduates of the Jack Welch Executive MBA program will be well prepared to compete and win in the most demanding global business environments.
EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Shorter in length and more intensely focused than the Executive MBA, JWMI's Certificate Programs allow working professionals to swiftly broaden their perspectives, add to and upgrade their skills, and obtain the kind of cutting-edge education that will allow them to tackle today's most urgent business challenges. Taught by JWMI's specially trained MBA faculty and similarly infused with Jack Welch's winning philosophy, JWMI's varied certificate offerings are designed to fit the needs of new and experienced managers alike.
ABOUT JACK WELCH
Jack Welch is one of the world's most respected and celebrated CEOs, known for his unmatched track record of success, enormous love of people, fierce passion for winning, and unbridled desire to change the world for the better using his unique management practice. In his 21 years as CEO, Jack transformed GE into the world's most admired and successful company with his innovative management techniques. Revenues grew five-fold from $25 billion to $130 billion, income grew ten-fold, from $1.5 billion to $15 billion, and the company's market capitalization had a 30-fold increase of $400 billion. His achievements are considered epic, and as a result, thousands of companies around the world have adopted The Welch Way.
After retiring from GE in 2001, Jack Welch has only become more active in business. He has written two best-selling business books, actively participates in managing numerous companies as part of a private equity group, and is a fixture on TV as a popular business commentator.
Jack Welch has always been defined by his zealous love of teaching and commitment to building leaders. At GE, he created one of the world's premiere corporate training centers and regularly taught there himself. More recently, he taught a popular course as a visiting professor at MIT's Sloan School of Management, and he regularly teaches seminars to CEOs and senior executives around the world.
Working closely with an outstanding faculty, Jack Welch is engaged in every aspect of the Jack Welch Management Institute. As Distinguished Professor, he appears in weekly videos about current business events, interacts with students via email, and is deeply involved in the development of the program's curriculum.
JACK'S INVOLVEMENT
One of the unique features that sets the Jack Welch Management Institute program apart are the exclusive video addresses that Jack Welch provides to students on a regular basis. Taking on topics in the news ranging from crisis management to mergers and acquisitions to the ever-changing political and economic forces that impact the business landscape, Jack's videos bring the curriculum to life. Additionally, all Executive MBA and certificate students now have the opportunity to speak with Jack directly through a live video conference at the end of each term.
FAQS
How is The Jack Welch Management Institute different?
In two ways: relevance and rigor.
Several years ago, when Jack Welch decided to make business education his living legacy, it was because he deeply believe companies and careers can only thrive in an environment of continuous learning.
Learning that is infused with both cutting-edge concepts and immediately applicable skills and tools.
That's why, in both its lauded Executive MBA and its fast-paced Certificate Programs, The Jack Welch Management Institute is focused on the delivery of engaging lectures and case studies, contemporary videos, and powerful learning exercises that are all about empowering organizational and personal growth.
Whether their curriculum is a six week certificate on leadership or the two-year MBA, JWMI graduates are learning Ñ and applying their learning from the day they enroll.
How involved is Jack Welch?
Very. Jack Welch speaks regularly to JWMI students by video about current business events and common managerial challenges. He also meets frequently with the Institute's leadership team to discuss matters of curriculum and strategic differentiation.
Where do the teachers at The Jack Welch Management Institute come from?
All Jack Welch Management Institute faculty hold MBAs, PhDs, or both, and all undergo a training program in Jack Welch's management philosophy and JWMI's unique educational pedagogy.
How long does the MBA take?
The beauty of an online MBA is its scheduling flexibility, especially for working professionals. If a student takes two courses at a time, the Jack Welch MBA can be completed in 18-24 months. There are twelve required courses. Courses commence every 11 weeks, and take approximately 6-10 hours of work per week.
