The Minnesota Executive Program is an efficient, successful method for gaining a clear understanding of the economic environment and competencies working with strategic models.

In four weeks—one week a month from September through December—you will participate in a highly energetic, interactive environment that includes discussion sessions, small group work, reflection, reading, case studies, and live cases—all designed to improve your executive capabilities. And, best of all, the program will generate immediate payback for you and your organization.

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The program pays for itself. Of course, you must put time, attention, energy, and focus into the program, but you and your company will see an immediate payback. You'll find that you're viewing problems and opportunities from a clearer perspective. You'll discover that you can implicitly see what steps need to be taken to create a solution or take advantage of a situation. And you'll have the skills—and the additional confidence—to make the right strategic decisions.

MEP gives you the opportunity to:

• Develop significant business strategy and leadership vision
• Acquire a complete set of advanced business knowledge and skills
• Work with a select network of executive peers and share best practices
• Study with seasoned executive faculty who have produced a strong body of significant research
• Learn successful applications as well as business theories
• Augment the qualitative judgments and analytical techniques required to perform as an executive problem solver
  

Candidates for this program are senior executives who have strategic responsibilities within their organizations and have about 15 years of business experience. Participants hold titles such as CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, CLO, President, Vice President, General Manager, Director, Division Head, or Business Owner.

Admission Requirements

To enhance the overall learning experience, we seek to admit people to the program with comparable management responsibilities and diverse skills and experiences. The Admission Committee takes into account a candidate's organizational level; management experience, especially in senior management; and future responsibilities. We seek to admit senior-level candidates who reflect a broad range of industries, functions, and backgrounds to enrich the networking and learning experience.

Class size is limited to maximize classroom and team participation, so early application is encouraged. Program applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed upon submission until the program fills.

Time Commitment: MEP is comprised of four program modules and an optional finance module. Each program module takes place one week a month over four months. The optional Finance Module is 2-days.

Tuition for MEP Program Modules 1–4 : $18,500; includes tuition, notebooks, and materials
Tuition for Finance Module (optional): $2,200; includes tuition, instructional materials, continental breakfasts, lunches, and coffee breaks each day.

MEP Conference Center Accommodations (not indluded in tuition): MEP is an intensive, highly-interactive residential program with evening sessions and team assignments that sometimes take place after the sessions. Even if you live in the Twin Cities, we strongly encourage you to reside at the local conference centers in order to take full advantage of the opportunities for socializing and to complete your team assignments.

Conference Center/Meals/Lodging: From $3,000 to $5,000 for all 4 modules (not included in the program tuition). A negotiated MEP group rate is payable directly to the conference centers. Please note that if you are unable to reside at the conference centers, you will still be responsible for the Day Meeting Package (facility, meals, snacks and other incidentals). The optional Finance Module is non-residential, but if you need lodging, see our Travel Information page for local accommodations.

Dates and Locations

Finance Module (optional): Prior to the program start, you have the option of taking the Finance Module which is a finance fundamentals course recommended for anyone without a substantial financial background. September 12–13 Carlson School of Management, Minneapolis, MN
Module 1 September 15–20 Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Plymouth, MN (Map & Directions)	Module 2 October 20–25 Minnesuing Acres Lake Nebagamon, WI (Map & Directions)
Module 3 November 10–15 Oak Ridge Conference Center Chaska, MN (Map & Directions)	Module 4 January 12-16, 2014 Oak Ridge Conference Center Chaska, MN (Map & Directions)

Quantity Discount: A discount of 15% will apply to registrations of 3 or more people from the same company registering as a group for the same specific program. Please note that this offer is contingent upon all registrants enrolling in the same program having the same start date. Program cancellations and program transfers affecting the minimum number of people enrolled in the program for which the discount applied will void the discount.

The Minnesota Executive Program provides world-class faculty that will meet your exacting criteria. As you cover the comprehensive breadth and quality of topics, the MEP faculty will inspire you.

Drawing from the academic side, you will work with notable professors from the Carlson School of Management who are published researchers as well as visionaries. Carlson faculty are business innovators of new fields and improved tools that benefit corporate performance. Carlson faculty are creators of interdisciplinary ideas and applied thinking that influence global business economics.

Drawing from the business side, you will work with senior-level practitioners, accomplished thought leaders, and "been-there, done-that" chief operating officers who are internationally recognized. Their candor, as well as their concern for your success, sets the bar high in terms of transformational learning.

	Mary Benner, Associate Professor in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
	Norman L. Chervany, Professor of Information & Decision Sciences, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
	Leo Hopf, Carlson Executive Education Fellow
	Ron James, Carlson Executive Education Fellow
	Edward J. Joyce, Professor of Accounting, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
	Richard Leider, Carlson Executive Education Fellow
	Om Narasimhan, Associate Professor in Marketing, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota.
	Peter M. Ramstad, Carlson Executive Education Instructor
	Eric Svaan, Carlson Executive Education Instructor
	Roger Upson, Carlson Executive Education Instructor
	Aks Zaheer, the Curtis L. Carlson Chair in Strategic Management, and Director of the Strategic Management Research Center, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

Faculty listing is subject to change.

"MEP is really about team building, relationship building, and discovering how you work as a leader. The program exposed me to the perspectives of other industries and business functions, which helped me appreciate how I can effectively align strategies to help my organization succeed. If you want an MBA-level education and superior networking opportunities all within a short amount of time, then MEP is for you.'
Vice President, IT
Medtronic, Inc.

"If you want to acquire a profoundly deep understanding of the 'language' of business—what it means and how to use it—and you still want the time to live your life, have a family, and do your job, then MEP is the perfect choice."
President
Cunningham Group Architecture, P.A.

"MEP provided the time away from everyday work to review each of our strategic business concepts from an academic, peer, and personal view. MEP provided the tools necessary to analyze our business and provide a template for future growth possibilities."
President & CEO
Dan’s Prize Inc. (Hormel)