Who Should Attend?

This executive education program has been designed for entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and executives responsible for innovation and corporate venturing.

About the Program

The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business and the A. James Clark School of Engineering have partnered to deliver a groundbreaking executive education series that leverages the unique capabilities of these two world-class institutions. This jointly offered Innovation Management Program is designed to provide technologically focused entrepreneurs and small-business owners with the tools and framework needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Building on both schools historic commitment to entrepreneurship and technology, the Innovation Management Program pairs award-winning instructors from academia with real-world entrepreneurs to prepare you to launch and manage your entrepreneurial venture.

Five one-day modules are offered beginning on Dec. 7. Registration for completing four of the modules is $3,100. Tuition for individual, one-day modules is $975 each. Register by Feb. 1 to receive a $100 discount on the Innovative Product Design & Development course.

Earn a Certificate in Innovation Management

When you enroll in at least four of the one-day modules offered, you'll earn a Certificate in Innovation Management from the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering and the Robert H. Smith School of Business to enhance your resume and officially recognize your knowledge gain in the topics covered. In addition, to earning a Certificate in Innovation Management, youll also benefi t in two other important ways:

• You'll receive a 20 percent discount off the one-day module fee.

• You'll receive free admittance to three thought-leading conferences:

• Clark School's Whiting-Turner Business and Entrepreneurship Lecture Series

• Smith School's CIO Forum

• Smith School's Netcentricity Conference

Scholarships

A limited number of partial scholarships are available for participants from early-stage entrepreneurial ventures. If you wish to be considered for a partial scholarship, please provide us with an understanding of how this program can assist your early-stage venture. Click here for scholarship application.

Course Offerings

• Strategies for Managing Innovation
  December 7, 2007 More »

• Effective Negotiation Skills
  January 18, 2008 More »

• Innovative Product Design & Development
  February 15, 2008* More »

• Essentials of Financial Analysis
  March 14, 2008* More »

• Marketing in Technology-Driven Industries
  April 18, 2008 More »