Monday, April 3, 2006

Filling Your Knowledge Gaps Will Help You Get Ahead

Continued from Page 3

By Carol Hilderbrand

Building the Business Side

There are a wide range of executive education programs available, and each program has its advantages. A quick rundown can help narrow the decision-making process.

One-topic certificate programs. These range in length from one week for a course such as Wharton's "Finance for non-financial executives" to Harvard's 10-week program
in leadership.

Custom-designed programs. Custom programs have become increasingly popular. In fact, the top 20 schools earned an estimated 43% of revenues through custom work, with programs costing anywhere from $6,000 to almost $6 million.

Executive MBAs. The classic MBA is offered on a part-time basis for midcareer executives. Program length generally ranges from one to two years. The Sloan School of Management at MIT offers a one-year Management of Technology program that helps technology-oriented executives learn broader management skills.

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