Gain confidence from an increased understanding of the roles, responsibilities and interactions of the functional areas of general management
Strengthen your communications skills and develop your ability to interpret and apply information from functional areas in your decision-making processes
Acquire business management insights on how to effectively lead and implement change in your organization
Explore new concepts and perspectives for more effective competition in the global marketplace
Discover valuable and practical real-world knowledge while networking with an international group of peers
"The program provided me with an excellent opportunity to develop both leadership and management skills that I can bring back to my organization. The topics covered were highly appropriate in preparing me for all aspects of general management."
The Kellogg Executive
Development Program (EDP) is a general management course that prepares middle-management executives
to become more effective leaders and change agents in their organizations.
Our program shows you how to compete and succeed using strategic
thinking to establish appropriate goals for your unit, and leadership
skills to manage at the interface of key functions to get results.
Rigorous learning, accessible faculty, an incomparable culture of teamwork and collaboration, and outstanding networking opportunities are all hallmarks of the Kellogg management leadership training experience.
Here at the Kellogg School, we focus on results and offer you theory-driven knowledge and concrete strategies for achieving the best outcomes. We designed our program to meet the needs of a wide range of industries, and we measure our success in your ability to put new ideas into action when you return to your organization.
EDP sharpens
your skills with an intensive analysis of each of the functional
areas of business management so that you will make confident, well-informed
decisions as managers. This three-week residential program challenges
you with fresh ideas, and it enables you to build greater perspective
as you exchange best practices and build friendships with a network
of colleagues from around the world.
Alumni Benefits
Executive Development Program alumni receive many of the benefits of Kellogg MBA
alumni. View EDP
alumni benefits