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Rice University
Jones Graduate School of Management
1999 Executive Education Profile
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ITEM
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1998-99
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1993-94
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% change
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Number of executive nondegree programs
(excluding multiple sessions of the same program)
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34
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24
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41%
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Number of executives attending above programs
(not including EMBA or part-time degree programs)
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1100
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600
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83%
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Percent of attending executives
who live within 45 miles of the school
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90%
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95%
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-6%
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Percent of attending executives
who live or work overseas
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2%
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1%
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100%
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Total participant days
(total participants x total length of programs)
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196
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158
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24%
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Percent of professors with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience
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20%
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N/A
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N/A
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Total revenues generated by "nondegree" executive education programs
(including open enrollment and custom programs)
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$1,800,000
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$800,000
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125%
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Total budget for nondegree executive education
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$1,650,000
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$720,000
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129%
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Percent of overall executive education revenue that comes from custom programs to a single company
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8%
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N/A
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N/A
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Percent of total revenues coming from custom programs to a specific group of companies or a consortium
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14%
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N/A
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N/A
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Number of custom programs run
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7
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N/A
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N/A
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Total revenues generated from custom programs
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$250,000
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N/A
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N/A
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Percent of participants from organizations with whom school has done business for three or more years
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60%
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N/A
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N/A
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Full course title
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Rice Program for Managers
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Type of course
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General Management
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Course length
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12 full days
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Class times
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Friday and Saturday, every other week. 8:30 a.m.
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Description
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Since 1983, over 1,100 managers and professionals have completed this program. Functional skills in areas such as finance, accounting, marketing are incorporated to help managers develop business acumen. Teamwork and strategic management skills are developed by applying what is learned in a competitive computerized business simulation that runs throughout the course.
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Full course title
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Management for the Healthcare Practitioner
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Type of course
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Modular course designed for healthcare professional
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Course length
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4 modules, 5 evenings each
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Class times
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6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., Tuesday evenings
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Description
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The first module focuses on "Successful Healthcare Contracting," and is followed by three modules "Practice Management," "Leadership in Healthcare," and "Organizing for the Future"
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Full course title
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Business Valuation
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Type of course
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N/A
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Course length
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2 days
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Class times
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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Description
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Participants learn how to value a business and analyze a company's financial statements to determine the appropriate financial strategy for shareholder value maximization.
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Full course title
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Mergers & Acquisitions
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Type of course
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N/A
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Course length
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2 days
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Class times
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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Description
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Participants learn the entire Merger & Aquisition process, from initial contact to post-closing activities.
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Full course title
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Finance & Accounting for Executives
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Type of course
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N/A
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Course length
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4 days
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Class times
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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Description
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Participants learn to examine and understand financial reports to make better managerial decisions.
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Full course title
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Corporate Financial Management
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Type of course
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N/A
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Course length
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4 days
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Class times
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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Description
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This course emphasizes the critical role of financial management in corporate decision-making. It covers capital budgeting, capital structure, investment decisions, timing of debt and equity issues, and risk management.
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Full course title
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Project Management
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Type of course
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N/A
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Course length
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3 days
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Class times
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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Description
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Faculty teach the critical skills that are necessary to successfully manage projects. A heavy emphasis is placed on when and how to use tools such as PERT, CPM, and Gantt charts. The course also covers delegation, teamwork, and how to marshall the resources of an entire team.
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Full course title
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Advanced Project Management
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Type of course
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N/A
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Course length
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10 evenings over 5 weeks
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Class times
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6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
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Description
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This course presents the advanced skills necessary to professionally manage projects--whether large, small, complex, technically oriented, or time sensitive. Case studies are used to understand how and when to use various tools of project management. Participants also develop an understanding of project financing, funding, improve their decision-making and leadership skills, and learn advanced skills in project execution.
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Full course title
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Strategic Marketing for Sustainable Growth
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Type of course
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N/A
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Course length
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4 consecutive days
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Class times
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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Description
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Participants will learn market selection, competitive positioning, survival and growth strategies and cross-functional strategies. They will also review customer base management, including identifying and creating loyal and profitable customers.
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Full course title
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Negotiate for Success
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Type of course
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N/A
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Course length
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3 days
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Class times
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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Description
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Participants learn competitive, as well as cooperative, negotiation techniques and when each is appropriate.
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New Open-Enrollment Programs
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New courses launched within past 2 years
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Business Processes for the Integrated Energy Market
Getting Your Expertise Used When You're Not in Charge
Strategic Service Management
Financial Management of Projects
Pricing Strategies
Advanced Project Management
Management for the Healthcare Practitioner
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Overseas Programs / Partners
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Program
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N/A
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Country
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N/A
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Partner
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N/A
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Year established
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N/A
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Non-University Partnerships
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Program
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Management for the Healthcare Practitioner
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Partner
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Baylor College of Medicine
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Year established
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1997
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Distance courses offered or planned
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Distance learning via the Internet is being considered by Rice as a supplemental means of delivering instruction for longer programs. A hybrid of traditional classroom and asynchronous learning over the Internet is envisioned.
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Nondegree functional
programs
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Amoco
Compaq Computer
Shell Oil Company
TeleCheck
Schlumberger
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Nondegree general
programs
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Marathon Oil Company
Schlumberger
Enron
Kvaerner Process
Intellisolve
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Custom programs to a single company or consortium
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N/A
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Organizations school has done business with for three or more years
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Amoco
Compaq Computer
Shell Oil
Shell Services
Shell Chemical
Telecheck
Schlumberger
AIM Management
Apache Oil Corp.
Aramco Services Co
BMC Software
Electronic Data Systems
Fluor Daniel, Inc.
Halliburton Energy Services
Reliant Energy
Koch Industries
Landmark Graphics
Minute Maid
Pennzoil
PGS Exploration
SAP America
Solvay Polymers
Western Atlas
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Date of
construction
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N/A
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Number of classrooms
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N/A
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Cost
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N/A
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Comments
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A new building for the business school is in the design phase. The school plans to include expanded facilities for executive education.
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