Executive Seminars

AUGUST 2009
Austin Executive Seminar I
The first seminar precedes the fall semester of the first year and provides a framework for the intensive study of financial accounting, statistics and decision analysis, and strategic management. In addition, students will be introduced
to cohort and team-building dynamics.

APRIL 2010
Austin Executive Seminar II
The second seminar, at the end of Year One, is a focused examination of business problems and strategies, giving students an opportunity to integrate the skills gained in their first year.

AUGUST 2010
Austin Executive Seminar III
Year Two begins with an introduction to the topics of marketing, financial statement analysis, managerial accounting, and operations management.

MAY 2011
International Seminar
The final seminar is held at an international location chosen to provide students with an exploration of and an in-depth exposure to competitive approaches and business practices in dynamic areas of the global economy. The four Executive Seminars are a central feature of the program. In addition to the formal courses, participants will complete six elective hours, chosen from four alternatives--including electives courses, special studies/independent study, a professional report, or
the Washington Campus Program (three of the six hours).

Seminar schedule for the Class of 2011:
Aug. 16-21, 2009
April 25-28, 2010
Aug. 18-21, 2010
*May 8-13, 2011
(International Seminar)

* Dates are tentative
**The McCombs Faculty MBA committee reserves the right to make modifications to the curriculum and seminars.