Essentials of Leadership and Management (ELM)
Now Accepting Applications untill February 5, 2025
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The Essentials of Leadership and Management (ELM) program is specifically designed for mid-level leaders, managers, and supervisors seeking to elevate their leadership capabilities and drive organizational success.
Taught by a diverse group of faculty and subject matter experts, this comprehensive 60-hour program focuses on developing key skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, and project management. The curriculum prioritizes active team interaction, problem-solving, personal reflection, and peer coaching to create a dynamic learning experience.
Course topics and activities are carefully selected to address the immediate and practical needs of participants, ensuring relevance and applicability to their current roles. Case studies and business simulations provide real-world insights tailored to the challenges of modern, technology-driven, and global marketplaces.
Engaging with peers and industry professionals throughout the course not only enriches the individual learning experience but also provides ongoing value, as participants build connections that can offer support, collaboration, and shared insights long after the program concludes.
Winter 2025 Program Details
Meetings occur each Monday (with the exception of the first class on February 18th).
Beverages and snacks are provided.
| Format: In-person |
| Location: University City Center |
| Dates: February 10 (orientation) February 18 (First session is on Tuesday) - May 19, 2025 |
| Time: Mondays, from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM PT |
| Application Deadline: February 5, 2025 |
| Tuition: $5,495 |
| Units: 6 |
Tuition Reimbursement
Many companies sponsor employees to participate in leadership programs as a key component of their management development strategy. The skills and insights gained through these courses empower people to make more impactful contributions to the company's success. We encourage you to consider discussing the opportunity for sponsorship with your employer, as it could be a valuable investment in both your professional growth and the organization’s long-term success.
Application and Admission
To be considered for the program, each participant is required to submit an application. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic background, professional experience, and current management responsibilities. This ensures that attendees are positioned to derive maximum value from the program, tailoring the experience to those who will benefit most.
Additional Information & Resources
Program Benefits
- Discover best practices in managing and leading teams
- Engaging applications that can be used in the workplace
- Learn how to get the most out of yourself and your team
- Case studies and simulations provide real world practice
- Team exercises promotes exchange of ideas with individuals representing multiple companies and industries
Program Topics
Information, tools and models are presented in class with an emphasis on immediate and direct application. ELM draws heavily on the collective experience of the participants which come from a variety of companies. Participants work in teams to apply concepts, examine case studies, and project assignments.
Strategic Pillars
- Everything DiSC
- Leadership, Conflict & Resiliency
- Building and Sustaining a High-Performance Team
- Improving Emotional Intelligence
- Unconscious Bias
- Performance and Talent Management
- Team-Oriented Simulation
- Organizational Change
- Employment Law
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Effective Coaching
What Will You Earn?
Upon successful completion, you will receive a verifiable digital credential and printable certificate. The digital credential may be shared on social media, in email signatures, or with colleagues and friends in order to recognize your achievement. In addition, you will have earned 60 hours of education from UC San Diego Extended Studies (6 credit units). Official university transcripts are available by request.
Contact Us
Cindy McHugh
Business & Corporation Education
UC San Diego Extended Studies
Email:
cmchugh@ucsd.edu