Executive Education Division

Vice Dean: Thomas J. Colligan

The Wharton School's Aresty Institute of Executive Education provides the largest executive program of its kind, with more than 8,000 total participants. The School's senior- and open-enrollment programs are regarded as among the most innovative in the field, and the School is one of the largest university providers of customized programs that are tailored for individual corporations and organizations. As an indication of the global reach, programs are conducted in more than 40 countries. During the 2004 fiscal year, 215 programs were conducted, including 63 open-enrollment programs, 14 senior management programs, 147 custom programs (company- and industry-specific), and 5 conferences.

Facility
Wharton's Steinberg Conference Center, built in 1987, is a state-of-the art educational facility. The center includes three amphitheaters, two large multimedia classrooms, seven conference rooms, 101 guest rooms (each with a computer and Internet access), two VIP suites, exercise rooms with a sauna, executive dining facilities, library, evening lounge, and case rooms equipped with video and computer technology.

Total Number of Participants
[2006-2007]

   Approximately 10,000 from 1,500 companies
   25% International Participants

Programs in 2005-2006
   33 Open Enrollment Programs
   123 Custom Programs

For more information, see Wharton Executive Education.

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