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 20, 2014

        Business Analytics: The New Competitive Advantage
                   May 31, 2013

            Business Modeling & Data Analysis
                            
 November 7 & 8, 2013

        Establishing & Managing Successful Records Management Programs
                    Date TBD

        Evidence-Based Management                  
                  November 14 & 15, 2013

        Forecasting and Capacity Planning
                    November 1, 2013

        Fundamentals of Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
                     September 18, 2013

           Increasing Your Sales Through  Persuasive Selling
                             February 6, 2014

        Inventory & Supply Chain Management          
                     September 20, 2013                      

        Managing Project Teams
                     September 11 & 12, 2013
    
           Microsoft® Project 2010: A Comprehensive Introduction
                              
October 21 & 22, 2013

            Project Leadership and Communication
                     
  August 28 & 29, 2013

        Project Management: Start Strong, Finish Strong
                       August 6 & 7, 2013

        Project Management Essentials
                      December 12 & 13, 2013

        Project Scheduling & Cost Management
                      July 24 & 25, 2013

         Project Scope & Definition
                     
October 9 & 10, 2013  

        Public Utilities Appraisal Course - ONE Week
                      Date for 2013 not choosen yet

            Quality Control & Six Sigma
                            
October 17 & 18, 2013

        Risk Management
                         August 13, 2013
          
        Root Cause Analysis
                       November 11, 2013    

        Strategic Negotiations: Crucial Skills for High Stake Agreements
                      On-Line Session Coming in June

        The Power of Critical Thinking
                   Date to be Determined

        Winning through Creativity & Innovation
                      July 22, 2013