Vertical Courses
We explore particular industries, moving from a focus on understanding the fundamentals to examining developing trends.
Banking Insights
As financial intermediaries, banks mobilize funds from savers and channel them to capital users to finance economic activities. Equally important are their fiduciary, socio-economic, and developmental roles. Therefore, directors have great responsibility to shareholders and the public at large to ensure, through effective oversight of the board, that banks are operating in a sound manner. As banking business becomes more complex, a strong foundation in knowledge about banking is critical. Click here for more on our Banking Insights Curriculum.
Insurance Insights
Beyond protecting against adverse effects, insurance companies deliver far-reaching economic and social benefits. To deliver those benefits, insurance company executives must effectively and prudently manage risks, and directors must be certain that this is done to the highest standards. In this course, we look at how insurance companies differ from other financial service providers that grow their enterprises by increasing lending. We also examine the risks inherent in liabilities undertaken by insurers, and how those risks can be managed; what investments are sound and appropriate; and how policyholders, management, and directors can be confident of the strength and solvency of an insurer. Finally, we examine how liabilities and assets interact and how to assure there is an appropriate relationship between the two. Click here for more on our Insurance Insights Curriculum.
Players Education Network
The Players Education Network (PEN) offers education and resource networks for pro athletes to help them gain the knowledge and self-awareness to manage their professional and personal lives. Through educational workshops, we cover critical money, life, and career management topics. In conjunction with these workshops, a web-based network provides an on- and offline community that extends learning and enhances networking. Click here for more on our Players Education Network.
Real Estate
Our overview of forces shaping real estate addresses growing demands for global perspectives and cross-functional expertise. We target emerging trends and opportunities, review challenges, and identify ways to enhance portfolio management. Participants gain tools to analyze risks and rewards of different capital structures, negotiate deals that create more value for all parties, and build strategic skills for effective decision making and implementation. Click here for more on our Real Estate Curriculum.