WSU CMD

Center for Management Development

W. Frank Barton School of Business - Wichita State University

Advanced Business Institute

Advanced Business Institute programs are designed for managers, leaders, project managers, analysts, executives, professionals and small business owners.  Each 1-day or 2-day program is designed to address a very specific area of knowledge so you can focus on the tools you require to effectively carry out your responsibilities.  


            
Advanced Business Institute courses are listed below.

         
Budgeting Concepts
                    February 21, 2013

        Business Analytics: The New Competitive Advantage
                    April 26, 2013

        Business Modeling & Data Analysis: Using Data to Make Better Decisions
                    November 1 & 2, 2012

        Elements of Great Leadership - 3 days
                    July 9, 16 & 23, 2012
   

        Establishing & Managing Successful Records Management Programs
                    Date TBD       

        Evidence-Based Management
                    August 7 & 8, 2012

        Forecasting & Capacity Planning
                   April 26, 2013

        Fundamentals of Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
                     October 4, 2012

        Increasing Your Sales through Persuasive Selling
                     July 19, 2012
       

        Inventory & Supply Chain Management          
                     December 10, 2012                      

        Managing Project Teams
                      August 15 & 16, 2012                      

        Project Leadership and Communication
                      
September 25 & 26, 2012
        
        Project Management: Start Strong, Finish Strong
                     TBD


        Project Management Essentials
                     October 18 & 19, 2012

        Project Management for IT Professionals
                     July 17 & 18, 2012

        Project Scheduling & Cost Management
                     June 13 & 14, 2012

        Project Scope & Definition
                    November 28 & 29, 2012

        Public Utilities Appraisal Course - ONE Week
                     October 8 - 12, 2012

        Quality Control & Six Sigma
                     October 25 & 26, 2012

        Risk Management
                     February 13, 2013
          
        Root Cause Analysis
                    September 19, 2012      

        Strategic Negotiations: Crucial Skills for High Stake Agreements
                      January 30 & 31, 2013                    

        The Power of Critical Thinking
                    October 3, 2012

        Winning through Creativity & Innovation
                    June 27, 2012