Niagara University’s MBA Classic Professional Development Program is the perfect educational tool for professionals to gain a comprehensive understanding of powerful business practices. In today’s rapid and continuously changing environment,emerging business managers need to understand the best practices that will elevate the company’s bottom line and allow them to advance professionally. Many times, these skills can be gained by short-term professional training and development,
such as the MBA Classic Professional Development Program. The program will offer an overview of the key concepts, tools, and management skills that are required to succeed in today’s challenging
business environment. Case studies, economics, law, and strategic planning will be the focus. By the end of the program, all participants will have an understanding of how organizations can
support corporate strategy and the different ways that businesses can adapt to constant change.

Who should attend?
• Professionals who want to make the transition into management positions.
• Managers considering an MBA degree who want to build a learning base.
• Entrepreneurs who are seeking to develop their knowledge and understanding of business practices.
• High profile and potential managers who want to advance in their careers and develop a basic
understanding of current business theory and practice.
• Experienced professional managers who want to gain insight into other areas in order to qualify for
positions of increased responsibility.

Have dinner on us!
Because we understand that working and going to school is sometimes tough to balance, we want to make it easier by offering you a complimentary light dinner. Certificate and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) One CEU is awarded for 10 hours of instruction. This will be reflected on your certificate. Students are required to attend eight out of the following 10 sessions to earn a certificate.

Convenient location
Ramada Amherst
2402 North Forest Road
Amherst, NY 14226

Dates for fall 2008
Ten consecutive Tuesdays
Sept. 16-Nov. 18, 2008
All sessions are held from 6-9 p.m.

Cost
$1,995 before Sept. 1, 2008.
$2,495 after Sept. 1, 2008.
Cost includes all instructional materials, fees and refreshments.

Save $200 — Send three or more and receive 10 percent off each registration
Turn your MBA Classic into an MBA degree
Individuals who have earned the MBA Classic certificate and apply for admission to Niagara University’s MBA program will have satisfied the requirements for one prerequisite course
(MGT 570 – Principles of Management) providing they meet the requirements for admission to Niagara’s MBA program.

Registration
Checks, credit cards and purchase orders accepted.
Office of Continuing & Community Education
Dunleavy Hall
Niagara University, NY 14109
Phone: (716) 286-8181
Fax: (716) 286-8210
www.niagara.edu/cce