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Executive and Professional Education

Rutgers Executive and Professional Education

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Real-World Professional Advancement for You, Your

Organization, and the Workforce

CUSTOM-DESIGNED PROGRAMS

At Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations our Executive and Professional Education team works closely with select organizations to develop custom programs that enhance the capabilities of individuals, teams, and the organization as a whole.

Our world-renowned faculty can collaborate with your management team to design deeply impactful and relevant programs. Our programs include highly interactive classroom sessions combined with experiential learning opportunities including: case studies, small group exercises, and simulations that illustrate models, concepts, and theories participants can use to solve immediate business challenges.

Programs may include action learning projects taking place over the course of a few months or years that incorporate a major strategic or change management initiative. We take a consultative approach to fully understand your needs and design programs that develop your high-potential and executive talent while helping your organization achieve a major strategic objective.

PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALSPrograms for individuals are offered in-person, online, and in hybrid formats ranging from half-day workshops to week-long programs and more. Program participants may earn certificates, continuing education credits, and academic graduate credit from Rutgers. EPE offers a variety of programs for continuing education.

See the next page for a sample of course offerings:

Additional Offerings

• Business Process Improvement

• Conflict Management

• How to Create & Lead High-Performing Teams

• How to Effectively Discipline Employees

• Managing Up: How to Successfully Work with Your Supervisors

• Leading Organizational Change

• Legal Issues for Today’s Leader

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Executive and Professional EducationSchool of Management and Labor RelationsRutgers, The State University of New Jersey94 Rockafeller Road, Suite 107Piscataway, NJ 08854

info@epe.rutgers.edu

848-445-5526

epe.rutgers.eduTo find out how we can partner with you for the benefit of your employees and your organization, contact us:

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Master’s Certificate: NextGen HRIn today’s rapidly changing workforce, access to unprecedented data, technological advancements and economic influences require Human Resource professionals to keep ahead of the curve to perform at their best. The NextGen HR Master’s Certificate program will provide the framework to keep you

current and one-step ahead in motivating and engaging your workforce. You will learn to leverage technology from E-Learning to Big Data, embrace social media, manage virtual environments and differentiate your company as a great place to work while producing incredible results.

Human Resource Functional ExcellenceThe HR Functional Excellence Certificate program examines the different functional areas that comprise the field of Human Resource Management including talent recruitment and development, effective interviewing, performance management, HR strategy, compensation and benefits, and

HR law. Presented by experts at the forefront of the latest developments in their field, each workshop focuses on the skills necessary to be successful in the HR role and offers practical approaches for applying these skills in real-world situations.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Master’s Certificate: Leadership for the 21st CenturyThe Master’s Certificate: Leadership for the 21st Century is composed of two 3-day programs—Building My Personal Leadership Competencies (3 days) and Building My Functional Competencies to Lead (3 days)—that allow the participant to look at leadership from both a personal as well as an

organizational perspective. Participants will not only gain the competencies necessary to be successful as a leader but also receive practical strategies for applying these skills in the workplace. Both programs must be completed to receive the Master’s Certificate: Leadership for the 21st Century.

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

Essential Management SkillsAs the pivotal connection between organizational leaders and the workforce, managers are uniquely positioned to influence and impact performance provided they have the right skills and knowledge. The Essential Management Skills program provides new managers—and those looking to assume managerial responsibilities—with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver results. Each

session assists with making the realignment in mindset and behavior required to become effective managers. In each training session, participants also are asked to develop an action learning plan for implementation back on the job, as specific concerns and challenges are similarly addressed to ensure success in this initial managerial role.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

Project Management FundamentalsFrom project initiation, planning and execution to managing, controlling and closing projects, you will leave this 3-day course with a thorough understanding of how to make your projects successful. Instruction will be based upon the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and key portions of Microsoft Project software will be used to demonstrate

activities, duration, task relationships, Gantt Charts, network diagrams and the critical path method. We also offer Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation to prepare you for certification along with a comprehensive understanding of project management concepts, processes, tools, and techniques, including applications.

Project Risk ManagementProject Risk Management is a major contributor to the success or failure of any project, regardless of its size, or association with a particular functional area or type of organization. Every project contains negative risks or positive opportunities, which need to be explored throughout the

entire project lifecycle from project initiation to project closing. Participants in this two-day Project Risk Management course will enhance their knowledge from fundamentals to specialized concepts, as well as processes and tools and techniques related to Project Risk Management.

LABOR MANAGEMENTEPE’s custom programs provides labor and management representatives with critical knowledge and skills to prevent labor disputes, resolve grievances effectively, and engage in productive collective negotiations. A sample

of topics include collective negotiations, interest based bargaining, conflict resolution, grievance handling, discipline and discharge, labor law and employment law.

HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

Health Care Policy 360The Affordable Care Act, health exchanges, electronic health records, Accountable Care Organizations, Patient-Centered Medical Homes, value-based purchasing… it’s a mind-boggling list that keeps evolving. Health care policy—on both the state and the federal level—is changing so rapidly that it’s leaving scores of overwhelmed executives and their teams in its wake. With so much change, it’s imperative to keep up. You have to know how these policies will affect

the health care marketplace and how to anticipate what’s coming next. Learn the real world, practical intelligence you need to make smart decisions, react to market changes, plan for your organization and develop strategies. This program provides a focused immersion into health care policy with direct access to world-class faculty and industry experts who will bring clarity and context to the influential pressures, current policies and emerging trends in healthcare today.

Master’s Certificate: Senior Care ManagementThe need for senior care services is on the rise in a big way. That’s why today’s senior care leaders need a keen understanding of strategy and finance in addition to keeping current in their knowledge & expertise in senior care services, including post-acute care. The Master’s Certificate: Senior Care Management is designed to address

this need. Participating in this program will give you the strategic and organizational skills you need to navigate today’s rapidly changing senior health care environment as well as increase your understanding of the current and anticipated pressures of senior health care management.

You can choose among our convenient formats, including:

1. One or more select modules

2. Programs for individuals - choose between an accelerated, week-long format or once a week for 10 weeks. Participants may earn certificates, continuing education credits, and academic graduate credit from Rutgers

3. Custom-designed programs, tailored to meet individual client’s requirements and organizational needs. Programs can be held at your location or at Rutgers

Leverage our expertise for your benefit in these key impact areas:

• Human Resources• Leadership

• Management• Project Management

• Labor Management• Health Care Policy

utgers Executive and Professional Education (EPE) resides in Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR), which is recognized around the globe as the

leading source of expertise on the world of work, building effective and sustainable organizations, and the changing employment relationship. EPE’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative training and

development solutions that strengthen and advance the individual, workforce, and organization as a whole.

EPE provides a rich learning environment through a powerful combination of expert class instruction and peer interaction, led by distinguished Rutgers University faculty, thought leaders, and industry experts.

The Rutgers Difference

• Rich and continually updated curriculum reflecting industry trends

• Results-oriented faculty comprised of leading academic researchers as well as world-class practitioners who are experienced in delivering interactive learning, group exercises, case studies, and real world examples

• Opportunity to network with subject matter experts, thought leaders, experienced senior executives and top academic faculty

• High quality and cost effective

• Customer-driven content selection and program design

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