Overview
Overview
From associate dean to director to admissions, the Professional Development Program (PDP) will provide you with added skills that can enhance your job performance. If your primary role lies outside of the admissions function, such as in career or student services, PDP can offer you a new understanding of graduate admissions issues and processes and the language for cross-functional cooperation.
Who Should Attend?
PDP is designed for professionals from GMAT using schools with work experience between six months to two years in business school admissions. Attendees come from a variety of schools - large and small, public and private, global and regional. Although they have only recently begun to work with a graduate business program, many have held responsible positions in the corporate world or other areas of the university.
For those participants with less than six months of experience (as of July 2010) we suggest attending this program next year. PDP has a limit of two participants per school until the registration deadline of June 30 or the program fills, whichever is sooner.
When & Where
The program will be begin on Sunday, July 25, 200 at 4 pm and conclude by 2 pm on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at the Allerton Hotel, 701 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL.
Registration Fee
The registration fee includes four nights of accommodations, scheduled meals, and program materials and is as follows:
GMAC Member Schools: US$ 1,900
Non Member Schools: US$ 2,450
Further Information
Please email questions to programs@gmac.com or by phone +1 (703) 245-0680.
Registration & Travel
Registration
Registration will open in mid-April. Because this is a cohort learning experience, all registrants must be able to attend the entire program from Sunday afternoon to Thursday afternoon. See the agenda for time and dates.
Registration Fee
The registration fee includes four nights of accommodations, scheduled meals, and program materials and is as follows:
GMAC Member Schools: US$1,900
Non Member Schools: US$2,450
Travel
The Allerton Hotel is located on Michigan Avenue in the heart of downtown Chicago's Magnificent Mile, home of world-class entertainment, exquisite restaurants, and unmatched shopping. Only blocks from the Navy Pier, Millennium Park, and the Rush Street nightlife district. Only 20 minutes from Midway International Airport ( MDW) and 30 minutes from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). For further information on Chicago attractions near the hotel click here.
Agenda
Agenda
Sunday, July 25
3:30 – 4 pm Registration
4 – 4:30 pm Welcome
4:30 – 7:00 pm Exploring the “Professional” in Professional Development
7 – 7:30 pm Reception
7:30 – 9 pm Dinner
Monday, July 26
9 – 12 Differentiate to Win: Branding and Positioning Your MBA Program
12 – 1 pm Lunch
1 – 2:30 pm Review of Marketing Collateral
3 – 5 pm Your Virtual Media Message
Tuesday, July 27
9 – 10:30 am GMAC Research, Tools and Services
10:45 am – 12:15 pm Face to Face Recruiting, Best Practices
12:15 – 1 pm Lunch
1:30 – 4:30 pm Presentation Skills
Wednesday, July 28
9 – 11:45 am Cross Cultural Communication in the MBA Office
12:15 – 1:30 pm What All Admission Staff Need to Know but Might Not Ask and Lunch
1:45 – 4:30 pm Getting Answers to Questions You Can’t Ask! A Fresh Look at Interviewing
6:30 – 9:30 pm Dinner Cruise and Fireworks
Thursday, July 29
9 – 10:15 am GMAT: What It Is and How Should You Use It?
10:30 am – 1 pm Selection – Crafting a Class
1 – 2 pm Wrap Up and Lunch
Session Descriptions
Session Descriptions
Session descriptions will be posted in late April.
Speakers
Speakers
Speaker biographies will be posted in late April.