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Class Schedule

The program is designed to develop managerial decision-making skills, increase effectiveness with workplace challenges, and navigate changing strategic and operational priorities. U.Va. managers will apply critical thinking and decision-making in actual case studies in the four functional areas listed below:
  • Financial Management & Budgeting at U.Va.
  • Human Resources Management
  • Infrastructure Management (Facilities Management, IT, Risk Management)
  • Management of External Constituencies (Parents, Press, Students)
Active participation through small group exercises, case studies, and on-the-job assignments engage participants in the application of relevant and pragmatic managerial skills. Below is a breakdown of the program.
Session 1
  • Program Orientation
  • Overview of the University of Virginia: Principles, Business of Higher Education, Culture, Key Stakeholders, Organizational Structure
Session 2
  • Managerial Roles & Responsibilities as Agents of U.Va.
  • Decision Making Overview
  • Building a Positive Work Environment – Part I
Session 3
  • Building a Positive Work Environment – Part II
  • Human Resource Management – Part I
Session 4
  • Human Resource Management – Part II
  • Financial Management & Budgeting – Part I
Session 5
  • Financial Management & Budgeting – Part II
  • Infrastructure Management – Part I
Session 6
  • Infrastructure Management – Part II
  • Management of External Constituencies – Part I
Session 7
  • Management of External Constituencies – Part II
  • Participant Goal Setting & Development Plans
Session 8
  • Participant Action Learning Reports
  • Program Close & Celebration