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Theory with Applied Executive Leadership Courses

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Acquire the range of skills required by today's corporate finance executive in the concepts presented in this Applied Executive course series.

Today’s managers are faced with responsibilities for functional and staff management, as well as developing strategies for growth, leading teams, and staying competitive in evolving industries and markets globally.

Each course includes:

  • 1 Hour of Expert Training
  • Videos you watch at your own pace
  • Downloadable "Unlocking the Ivory Tower: How Management Research Can Transform Your Business" book chapter
  • Ask the instructor questions and get expert responses, usually within one business day
Applied Exec Ed

Expert Trainers

Taught by Eric Ball, SVP & Treasurer of Oracle and Joseph LiPuma, Professor at EMLYON Business School, these courses address the major components of business: strategy, leadership, entrepreneurship, organizational theory, international business, innovation, and finance. The lessons include a large and diverse set of management research, often accessible only to academics, has practical, actionable implications to help in managing an organization today.

Eric Ball, Senior VP & Treasurer, Oracle

Eric Ball, Senior VP & Treasurer, Oracle

Eric leads a team of 22 at Oracle, has senior leadership experience at several large companies, serves as a board member and advisor at a number of companies, and has extensive experience investing in startups. Eric is also the author of the book "Unlocking the Ivory Tower: How Management Research Can Transform Your Business."

Joseph LiPuma, Professor, EMLYON Business School

Joseph LiPuma, Professor, EMLYON Business School

Dr. Joseph LiPuma is associate professor and director of the International MBA program at EMLYON Business School in France. Joe’s research centers on international entrepreneurship, and he has been published in leading academic journals. Joe has more than 25 years of business experience, much of it in information technology consulting.