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Open Enrollment · 7-Month Cohort ProgramCenter for Executive & Leadership Education
Executive Edge Management ProgramComprehensive Program · Integrated Management & Leadership Development A seven-month cohort experience that builds integrated management excellence — spanning strategic decision-making, finance, AI strategy, execution, and talent leadership — through monthly sessions and peer cohort learning. Format
Hybrid Cohort
Modules 1 & 7 in-person · 2–6 online
Duration
7 Months · 7 Modules
January – July 2027 · 28 hrs
Sessions
Monthly · Fridays
Half-day sessions · 8:30 am–12:30 pm
Program OverviewMost leadership development programs teach skills in isolation — a workshop on strategy here, a day on finance there. But exceptional managers integrate all of these capabilities simultaneously, applying them in real contexts alongside peers who share the same organizational challenges. The Executive Edge Management Program is a seven-month cohort experience drawing on the full depth of our open-enrollment portfolio. Over seven monthly Friday sessions, participants move from strategic decision-making to finance to AI strategy to execution to talent leadership — building an integrated management capability and a trusted peer network, culminating in a capstone presentation to program faculty. Key Takeaways✓Apply integrated management across strategy, finance, analytics, and leadership
✓Build a peer cohort of cross-industry executive colleagues
✓Lead change and navigate organizational complexity with confidence
✓Develop a capstone integration project and present to program faculty
✓Earn a USF Executive Edge Certificate of Completion
Who Should AttendSenior ManagersHigh-Potential LeadersFunctional Executives
Leaders who want a sustained, integrated development experience — not just a single workshop — and are ready to commit six months of monthly engagement alongside a trusted peer cohort. USF Center for Executive & Leadership Educationmuma-cele@usf.edu
Program ModulesSeven integrated monthly sessions — opening and closing with in-person cohort days at USF St. Petersburg Campus. 2027 · All Fridays · 8:30–12:30 · 28 contact hours. 1
Kickoff & Strategic Decision-MakingIdentify a real-world business challenge for the capstone project · examine cognitive biases and decision-making under uncertainty Jan 22 · Russell Clayton
In-Person · USF St. Petersburg
2
Essential Finance IBalance sheet and cash flow fundamentals · what they reveal about liquidity and long-term financial health Feb 26 · Dan Topf
Online
3
Essential Finance IIEvaluating capital investments and strategic projects · assessing risk, forecasting returns, and prioritizing initiatives Mar 19 · Dan Topf
Online
4
AI for Business StrategyAI as a strategic thought partner · sharpening decision-making, efficiency, and innovation Apr 16 · Instructor TBD
Online
5
Strategy ExecutionStrategic thinking as an executive differentiator · framing problems, avoiding premature solutions, executing past organizational barriers May 14 · Jon Canger
Online
6
Talent ManagementLeading leaders · frameworks for difficult conversations, feedback, and performance Jun 11 · Jon Canger
Online
7
CapstoneExecutive-level capstone presentation to a faculty panel, with feedback on strategy and financial justification Jul 9 · Russell Clayton
In-Person · USF St. Petersburg
Benefits for Organizations→Develop high-potential leaders with integrated general management capability
→Build cross-functional perspective across finance, strategy, analytics & people leadership
→Strengthen organizational bench strength and succession pipelines
→Sustain development momentum with six months of application between sessions
Discounts Available
USF Alumni
10% OFF
Code USFALUMNI10
Military & Veterans
10% OFF
Code MILITARY10
USF Faculty & Staff
10% OFF
Code USFFACSTAFF10
★ Earn a USF Executive Edge Certificate of Completion.
Cancellation, Substitution & Program Changes Policy: All cancellation and substitution requests must be submitted in writing. Cancellations received 14 days or more before the program start date receive a full refund, minus a $250 administrative fee. Cancellations received within 14 days of the start date are non-refundable. Substitutions may be made at any time before the start date at no additional cost. The University of South Florida reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program; in the event of cancellation, participants will receive a full refund. |
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