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Rice Jones Graduate School of Business is the Official Academic Partner for AMA Houston. As one of seven academic units of Rice University, the Jones School is developing principled, innovative thought-leaders in global communities and bringing Rice to the forefront of world-wide management education. |
Emerging Leaders Program
January 31-February 5; March 7-12, 2010 - 12 nonconsecutive days.
https://ee.rice.edu/EmergingLeadersProgram.asp
This program prepares high-potential employees to succeed in management positions. Through an interactive process of assessments, class discussions, a business simulation, and sessions with professional executive coaches, participants focus on key leadership challenges, and develop fresh insights relevant to their organizations. This structure allows participants to apply what they are learning, formulate action plans and accelerate their performance.
Specifically tailored for individuals with five years of experience who may or may not have held management roles, the program enlists the expertise of world-class faculty and global business leaders to create a corporate curriculum that delivers immediate results. Organizations gain more effective team members who assume greater responsibility and a strategic understanding of their company's operation.
Certificate in Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
February 15-19, 2010
https://ee.rice.edu/FinanceAccounting.asp
Manage your bottom line - don't let it manage you. The 4.5-day Certificate in Finance and Accounting program will demystify your route to financial success and help you develop a well-rounded understanding of the language and requirements of financial expectations and performance. Led by our faculty experts and their proven methods of instruction that include class exercises utilizing Excel, case analysis and instructor lectures, you will better understand financial reports, utilize the information they contain, and contribute to financial decisions.
The program is targeted to those who are new to financial concepts and techniques, as well as any professional who wishes to update his or her knowledge of basic finance and accounting. It is particularly applicable to individuals whose backgrounds are in functional areas such as marketing, sales, manufacturing, HR and engineering.
Accelerated Development Program
February 21-26 & March 28 - April 2, 2010 - 12 nonconsecutive days
https://ee.rice.edu/AcceleratedDevelopmentProgram.asp
This program helps business professionals reach new heights of leadership potential. Targeted leadership assessments, experiential learning, focused classroom discussions, keynote speeches from industry veterans, and sessions with professional executive coaches allow participants to overcome key leadership challenges and gain tools to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Specifically designed for individuals with seven or more years of experience in a managerial role or technical leadership track, the program enlists the expertise of world-class faculty and global business leaders to create an educational experience that delivers high-impact results. Participants acquire skills to navigate the transition from high-potential leader to high-performing general manager. Organizations gain a more robust talent pool of prepared leaders who are positioned to assume greater responsibility and contribute a fresh perspective on the company's operations.
Certificate in Energy Management
Energy Executive Education from Rice University and Ernst & Young
February 22 - 26, 2010
https://ee.rice.edu/EnergyManagement.asp
This week-long, enhanced program will help professionals gain insight into the economic, technological, and strategic factors that drive the energy industry. Developed and taught by world class faculty and top energy executives, the Certificate program will offer a comprehensive suite of in-depth energy courses around topics such as:
- Oil, Gas & Power: Exploration, production, refining & marketing, power generation, trading and supply, pipelines, storage and logistics
- Renewable Energy: Developments in the green movement including energy sustainability, Smart Grid, electric vehicles, solar, wind and bio-mass
- Carbon footprint management: Current trends and economics around carbon sequestration and "clean coal" as well as the tactical opportunities to reduce a company's carbon footprint.
Whether you are new to the field or an experienced professional in need of a broader perspective across the energy value chain, the Certificate of Management in Energy will increase your understanding and enhance your performance - today on the job, and into the future.