Keeping Pace with Business

The fast pace of Houston’s industry requires businesses to adjust to new technology and best practices quickly. Professionals can do just that with the C. T. Bauer College of Business Mini-MBA, enrolling now for its early fall session.

Through the Bauer Mini-MBA, participants can immerse themselves into key business fundamentals and industry-relevant curriculum, without the time-constraints of the traditional academic schedule. This program is perfect for those climbing the corporate ladder, or those interested in learning more about MBA fundamentals.

Curriculum Tailored for Industry

The upcoming five-day program wis scheduled to take place from from Sept. 29-Oct. 3. Students will have the opportunity to select the specialization that best aligns with their professional aspirations. This session features specializations in artificial intelligence, human resource management and management and leadership, all of which are tailored to address topics pertinent to the current employment market.

"Participants can achieve a deeper understanding of a specific area of interest by engaging in various specializations," Bauer Associate Dean for Executive Development Cheryl Baldwin, Ph.D. said. "These courses, conducted by experts in the field and grounded in the latest research, will provide participants with essential insights and specialized knowledge applicable across diverse industries."

Boost Your Career to the Next Level

In this session, students will experience on-campus learning tailored specifically for busy professionals. By dedicating only 35 hours to the program, participants from the workforce will enhance their skill sets, providing them with the resources necessary to upskill in their current roles or the confidence to advance in their careers.

"The Mini-MBA is taught by the same faculty members who instruct in the prestigious Bauer Executive MBA, ensuring participants are mentored by experts with profound industry knowledge and extensive research backgrounds," Baldwin said. "This exposure to innovative insights and practical expertise equips participants with the essential tools to further advance their careers."

Global Network

Surrounded by industry-leading Bauer faculty and other business professionals in the program, Mini-MBA students will gain a powerful network to last well after the session’s end. Hosted on campus in the heart of Houston, participants in the Mini-MBA program are from across the globe, taking the connections built across the map.

“The Mini-MBA fosters valuable networking opportunities with fellow business professionals from a variety of industries,” Baldwin said. “This diverse environment allows participants to exchange ideas, share insights, and build meaningful connections that can enhance their professional development.”

Lead and Learn

Past Mini-MBA participants described the program as enriching, recommending the program to those looking to further their leadership skills.

“As a director of quality, I’m accustomed to focusing on technical excellence, but this program helped me expand my leadership perspective beyond my usual expertise,” Director of Quality at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Syed Riaz said. “The sessions on strategic thinking, financial management, and team leadership were particularly valuable. I gained practical tools for navigating complex business decisions and refining my approach to leadership.”

For those looking to take the next step in their career, past participants spoke to the well-rounded fundamentals that the program covers. No matter the specialization, the Mini-MBA coursework includes the key business disciplines, including accounting, supply chain management, marketing and more.

“Our professional experience can often center on our specific business discipline,” Senior Director of Internal and External Communications at TDECU Peyton Woodson Cooper. “The Bauer Mini-MBA Program gives professionals the enterprise business knowledge that is needed to function as leaders at the highest level of your organization.”

Prepare for an Executive MBA

For individuals contemplating a return to education to obtain their executive MBA, the Mini-MBA serves as a chance to explore what lies ahead. Not only does the Mini-MBA offer insight into the nature of the executive MBA; classes are conducted in the same facilities at the UH campus. Participants also have the opportunity to complete an assessment to qualify for up to $5,000 towards Bauer’s executive MBA program.

After the week of Monday to Friday instruction, participants in the program will receive a Bauer Mini-MBA certificate and 3.5 CEUs. The program cost is $4,995 per participant, but special rates are available for organizations sending multiple employees.

Enrollment is open now for the upcoming fall session with Mini-MBA specializations in artificial intelligence, human resource management and management and leadership. Register for the five-day course and make a difference in your personal and organization’s growth.

Ready to lead? Email Adina Dawoodi or Cheryl Baldwin for more information.