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Founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. With a broad global community and one of the most published business school faculties, Wharton creates economic and social value around the world. The School has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students; more than 13,000 participants in executive education programs annually; and a powerful alumni network of 100,000 graduates.
Wharton Online
Leadership and Management in New-Age Business
Designed for high-potential managers and executives, Wharton's Leadership and Management in New-Age Business program equips learners with essential tools to lead firms/teams effectively and advance careers. Learn from top Wharton faculty and industry leaders.
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TypeCertificate
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Start DateJune 30, 2024
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Duration4.5 Months
Wharton University of Pennsylvania
- Networking Sessions With Industry Leaders
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Introduction to Wharton Leadership Program
Course Snapshot
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QUALIOPI
National Accreditation
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1
Clifton Strengths Test
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Optional on-campus
immersion
- Academic leadership courses for new managers
- Wharton Leadership and Management Certificate
- Executive leadership training for new leaders
- 3-day Executive Leadership Summit in Dubai
- Live and Recorded Leadership classes
Degree Certificate
Earn valuable Credentials & Recognition
Leadership and Management in New-Age Business
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Leadership and Management in New-Age Business
Founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. With a broad global community and one of the most published business school faculties, Wharton creates economic and social value around the world. The School has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students; more than 13,000 participants in executive education programs annually; and a powerful alumni network of 100,000 graduates.
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Learn on an AI-powered & personalised platform with best-in-class
content, live sessions & mentoring from leading industry experts.
Syllabus
What will you learn?
Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, case studies and projects, assignments and live sessions
4 Masterclasses with Wharton Faculty
5 - 6 Hours Weekly Time Commitment
1 Business Simulation
Leadership in the 21st Century
4 Weeks
Topics
- Engaging Hearts and Minds
- Understanding Work Styles and Cultivating Originality
- Purpose-Driven Leadership
- Organizational Culture and Culture Change
Managing and Motivating Talent
- 4 Weeks
Topics
- Motivation and Reward
- Tasks, Jobs, and Systems of Work
- Making Good and Timely Management Decisions
- Designing and Changing the Organization’s Architecture
Managing the Global Firm
- 4 Weeks
Topics
- Global Markets and the Firm
- International Strategies
- Organization and Management of the International Firm
- The Multinational Firm in the 21st Century
Strategic Management : Competitive and Corporate Strategy
- 4 Weeks
Topics
- The Firm and the Industry
- Industry Analysis and Competitive Dynamics
- Corporate Strategy and Firm Scope
- Firms in a Context
INSTRUCTORS
Whom will you learn from?
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8 Instructors
Professor Adam Grant, PhD
Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management-
Adam received his PhD and MS from the University of Michigan and his BA from Harvard University, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors.
Adam received his PhD and MS from the University of Michigan and his BA from Harvard University, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors.
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Professor Peter Cappelli, DPhil
- Director, Center for Human Resources
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Peter Cappelli is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management at The Wharton School and Director of Wharton’s Center for Human Resources.
Peter Cappelli is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management at The Wharton School and Director of Wharton’s Center for Human Resources.
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Professor Mauro Guillén, PhD
- William H. Wurster Professor of Multinational Management
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Mauro F. Guillen is the Vice Dean of Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives, an expert on global market trends, and a sought-after speaker.
Mauro F. Guillen is the Vice Dean of Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives, an expert on global market trends, and a sought-after speaker.
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Professor Katherine Klein, PhD
- Edward H. Bowman Professor of Management
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Katherine Klein is the Faculty Director of Wharton’s Impact Investing Research Lab and host of the Wharton podcast Dollars and Change.
Katherine Klein is the Faculty Director of Wharton’s Impact Investing Research Lab and host of the Wharton podcast Dollars and Change.
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Professor Nancy Rothbard, PhD
- Chairperson, Management Department
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Professor Nancy Rothbard is the deputy dean and the David Pottruck Professor of Management at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.
Professor Nancy Rothbard is the deputy dean and the David Pottruck Professor of Management at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.
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Professor Nicolaj Siggelkow, PhD
- David M. Knott Professor; Professor of Management
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Nicolaj Siggelkow is the co-director of the Mack Institute for Innovation Management at Wharton and the former chair of the Management Department.
Nicolaj Siggelkow is the co-director of the Mack Institute for Innovation Management at Wharton and the former chair of the Management Department.
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Professor Harbir Singh, PhD
- Professor Harbir Singh, PhD
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Harbir Singh is the Mack Professor of Management and faculty director of the Huntsman Program for International Studies and Business.
Harbir Singh is the Mack Professor of Management and faculty director of the Huntsman Program for International Studies and Business.
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Professor Micheal Useem, PhD
- William and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management
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Michael Useem is the William and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management and director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management.
Michael Useem is the William and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management and director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management.
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Learner Support and Services
How will upGrad support you?
Strong hand-holding with dedicated support to help you navigate your Leadership and Management Program
- 1:1 Executive Leadership coaching
- Sessions to help define your leadership goal, drive transformational change
- Personalized training to achieve your desired outcomes
Practical Learning
- Case studies and simulation-based pedagogy
- Exclusive recorded masterclasses from top CXOs
Peer-to-Peer Networking
- Interactive ice-breaking and networking sessions with your cohort of experienced professionals
- Peer-to-peer networking opportunities with an alumni pool of 10,000+
Networking with Industry Experts
- Dedicated sessions organized by alumni team for lifelong networking opportunities with upGrad alums and industry experts
Student Support
- For urgent queries, use the Call Back option on the platform
TA Sessions: Doubt Resolution
- Doubt-clearing session at regular intervals
- Live discussion forum for peer-to-peer doubt resolution monitored by technical expert
Career Impact
Learn more about successful career transitions in this program
Leadership in the 21st Century
Learn to better engage with employees; foster creativity among individuals and teams; identify “givers,” “takers,” and “matchers”; lead with purpose; and create a culture that encourages success.
Managing and Motivating Talent
Create incentive and reward systems, design jobs for greater performance and effectiveness, and create an optimal organizational architecture for your company.
Managing the Global Firm
Define and evaluate international markets, understand the evolution of market trends, identify the benefits of global strategy for your company, and quantify market trends on a global scale.
Strategic Management
Build a competitive corporate strategy: create a value chain; position yourself in the market; perform network and industry analyses; create strategic leadership and vision, and optimize outsourcing, acquisitions, and alliances.
Program Fees: SGD 4,200
Earn a Certificate from the #1 Business School in the world.
Eligibility & Admissions
How to apply for DBA Program?
Eligibility
Ideal candidates are those looking to accelerate their career or develop their leadership style with cutting-edge concepts from a world-renowned business school.
Complete the Application
Complete your application and submit the required details.
Complete your application and submit the required details.
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Receive the Offer Letter
Upon qualifying, an offer letter will be sent to you confirming your admission to the course.
Upon qualifying, an offer letter will be sent to you confirming your admission to the course.
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Reserve Your Seat
Reserve your seat by paying the caution amount. Begin your leadership journey!
Reserve your seat by paying the caution amount. Begin your leadership journey!
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SUCCESS STORIES
What Our Learners Say
Doing the online course was an amazing experience
Doing the online course was an amazing experience.…Having a certificate from Wharton, which is one of the best business schools in the world, is a big plus and a memorable accomplishment for me.
Doing the online course was an amazing experience.…Having a certificate from Wharton, which is one of the best business schools in the world, is a big plus and a memorable accomplishment for me.
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Layi Babalola
- Finance Manager, Publicis Groupe, New York City
- 30 Years of Experience
Upskilling is the best decision most especially when you can combine it with your work and other activities.
Like most busy professionals, I often find myself bogged down in day-to-day tasks. The Leadership and Management Certificate program helped me make time to learn new business strategies and invest in myself.
Like most busy professionals, I often find myself bogged down in day-to-day tasks. The Leadership and Management Certificate program helped me make time to learn new business strategies and invest in myself.
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Elizabeth Carlyle
- Vice President and General Counsel, Vision Source, Houston, Texas
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