Ivy league Cornell University announces 2nd program in Colombo

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Cornell University USA, an Ivy League University founded in 1865 is amongst the eight oldest and most prestigious academic institutions in USA and among the most admired educational brands in the world. Ranked #2 in the world for Executive Education, Cornell is the first Ivy League University to offer Executive Development Programs in Sri Lanka. The first Executive Development program by Cornell was held in September 2014, at Water’s Edge. With only 35 seats of offer the seats for the Cornell Advanced Management Program the organisers had to turn down many applicants due to the program being sold out. The Advanced Management Program (AMP) is an engaging and interactive three-day program. Working side by side with peers across industries challenged by noted Cornell Faculty who are among the best minds of the business world, the AMP participants will gain valuable knowledge and insight into their own leadership abilities and ways to drive business strategy in complex and uncertain markets.

The program covers Corporate Finance, Strategic Marketing, Leadership, Effective team building and management, Business Strategy Formulation etc. The Advanced Management program is delivered using Beacon Simulation; a computer based award winning Business Simulation with is used by many fortune 500 companies including Google and Microsoft. Beacon is designed to teach financial acumen, strategy and the importance of team work in an action-learning environment and will be used through the program to ensure that the learning is put into practice at the program itself. The program leader for the Advanced Management Program is New York based Prof. Phil Young, one of the world’s top corporate educators, strategists and consultants. With over 25 years of experience in consulting and course development/facilitation his current clients in include Google, IBM, AT&T Microsoft, Bayer Diagnostics, British Telecom, Master Card International, American Express, GE Aviation, Siemens, Emirates Bank Group etc. Cornell University programs in Sri Lanka are organised by NEXT Campus, a premiere private education provider in Sri Lanka. NEXT Campus Program Director Kumudu Abeyawardane had this to add: “We are honoured to be able to bring Executive Development Programs from the Prestigious Cornell University to Sri Lanka. We had to close registrations for the first AMP we held in September 2014 disappointing quite a few organisations. This is why we decided to hold the second AMP in 2015. The first program was attended by participants from Cargills Ceylon Ltd, Dialog Axiata, Mobitel, Nations Trust Bank, Sampath Bank, LOLC, etc and the students had a packed yet very interesting three days with a closing dinner which was attended by the CEOs of the participating companies, representative from the US Embassy and business leaders.” Abeyawardane went on to add, “This would be the only Advanced Management program that would be held in 2015. With the cost of the program being significantly less than enrolling for the same in USA or in the region, not to mention the saving in airfare and accommodation, we expect the seats of the second Advanced Management Program to be filled up within a few weeks. Registration information could be obtained from NEXT Campus by emailing [email protected] or [email protected].