University of Nevada, Reno
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Advanced Management Program (AMP)

A 12-Week Certificate Program
for High-Potential Managers

September 11-November 23, 2004
Full-day orientation session in Reno, September 11, 2004, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Followed by Tuesday evening sessions, 6-9 p.m.

Offered through the university's College of Business Administration, the Advanced Management Program is an excellent opportunity for managers to examine and prepare for the dynamic challenges facing today's companies and organizations. This intensive 12-week certificate program will help refine your management skills and broaden your understanding of up-to-the-minute business theory and practice. A full-day orientation provides an overview of the program. Each session focuses on key concepts, tools and techniques needed to help you manage and lead in today's challenging business environment. Deadline for early registration is Aug. 30, 2004. Act now!

Who Should Attend
The Advanced Management Program is designed specifically for:

• Experienced managers, currently in mid-level management positions, looking for a practical foundation in current business theory and practice
• Technical professionals making the transition to management
• Small business owners seeking to become conversant in a variety of business processes
• Executives or business graduates who need to update their business skills and education
• Those who need to broaden their understanding of how functional business areas interrelate
• Professionals considering pursuit of a graduate degree who want an overview of the university's MBA program

Program Format
The Advanced Management Program is an intensive 12-week certificate program offered at the University of Nevada, Reno. Students are required to attend the full-day orientation and leadership session. Remaining sessions on select Tuesday evenings will focus on key concepts, tools and techniques needed to be successful in today's challenging business environment. Interactive course sessions, case studies and problem-solving exercises will help you refine management skills and expand your knowledge.

Tuition
The early registration fee of $1,675 must be received by Aug. 30, 2004. After Aug. 30, the fee is $1,875 for late registration. Fees include tuition, course books and materials, daily refreshments, orientation lunch, and graduation reception. Tuition may be paid by check, purchase order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover made payable to Board of Regents. Note: Full payment must be received at time of registration to guarantee enrollment in the course.

Benefits
The Advanced Management Program provides the breadth necessary for understanding functional areas outside your normal activities, making you a more effective manager. By attending the program you will:

• Expand your business vocabulary by exploring the basics of accounting, finance, information technology, marketing, management and more
• Explore the interrelationships among functional areas of business
• Examine emerging challenges that are transforming the corporate landscape
• Prepare yourself to move up in your organization as you develop a broader understanding of effective management techniques

Class Location
Reno: University of Nevada, Reno, Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Room 104

Instructors
Faculty for the program are professors in the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Business Administration, chosen for their depth of knowledge, teaching skill and real-world orientation.

 

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Earn graduate credit toward an MBA!
Three optional graduate credits (BADM 793) are available for an additional fee of $382.50. Credits may apply to the MBA program in the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business Administration but do not guarantee acceptance into the MBA program. Students must have a bachelor’s degree to earn graduate credit; those who desire graduate credit but have not established status with the University of Nevada, Reno’s Graduate School must complete a Graduate Special Application and pay a nonrefundable application fee of $60. For academic credit registration information, contact Extended Studies at (775) 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928.

Also Available:
AMP USA
October 1-9, 2004
Designed to meet the needs of German managers, the Advanced Management Program USA allows German participants to study new management practices and to experience America's business culture first hand.

How to Register
Complete the AMP Registration Form and return with payment to:

Advanced Management Program
Extended Studies/048
University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada 89557

To register by phone, please call (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. Course Schedule #043AMP101

To FAX your registration, call (775) 784-4801

Enrollment is not guaranteed until full payment is received. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants. Please see our registration page for complete information and registration options.

Tuition
Fee: $1,675 (includes tuition, course books and materials, daily refreshments, orientation lunch and graduation reception); $1,875 after Aug. 30, 2004.

For More Information
For more information about the Advanced Management Program, call Richelle O'Driscoll, Director of Management and Executive Education for Extended Studies, at (775) 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928. E-mail: richelle@unr.edu

Tax Deductions
Some expenses for continuing education including registration fees, travel, meals, and lodging, undertaken to maintain and improve professional skills, are tax deductible. (Treas. Reg. 1-162-5 Coughlin vs. Commissioner, 203F 2d307)

Program Refunds and Cancellations
Cancellations made at least two weeks prior to the program will receive a full refund minus a $75 processing fee. Cancellations made less than two weeks before the start of program are subject to a 50 percent cancellation fee, however substitutions may be made at no cost up to the day of the first session. No refunds will be given and no substitutions will be accepted after the program begins.