General Management Program (GMP)

Be a prepared leader in a disrupted world

  • Join a top-ranked global business school
  • Future-proof your leadership with AI
  • Experience flexibility without compromise
  • Gain a pathway to becoming an Executive Scholar
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Duration:

6 months, online

Modality:

4-6 hours per week | Check the program curriculum for on-campus session dates

Program Fee:

Application Fee: US$300

Eligibility:

A minimum of 10 years of work experience

Address Complex Business Challenges With Confidence

According to Alix Partners, two-thirds of CEOs say their businesses are experiencing significant disruption. This highlights the need for decisive action to capitalize on disruptive forces, reinvent business models and harness new technologies to improve productivity.

Kellogg Executive Education’s General Management Program (GMP) is developed and taught by renowned faculty members who are experts in enterprise leadership, growth strategy, innovation and AI applications in business. The program equips senior executives with multifunctional expertise and strategic thinking to confidently tackle the challenges of today’s complex business environment. It will enable you to:

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General Management Program: A Comprehensive Learning Journey

The General Management Program is organized into four pillars that will hone your enterprise and global leadership skills while helping you deliver sustainable growth and unlock real business value with AI. The curriculum includes topics that are highly relevant for leaders facing disruption, equipping you to embrace strategic agility as you cohesively steer your organization ahead.

The first and last pillars of the curriculum are delivered on the Kellogg campuses in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois. These in-person components provide the opportunity to interact directly with the vibrant Kellogg ecosystem and expand your global network. You will dive deep into key concepts, engage in expert-led discussions and foster meaningful relationships through shared experiences in a stimulating environment.

AI-First Leadership

The program offers a holistic approach to harnessing the full spectrum of AI technologies, enabling you to deliver measurable outcomes and position your organization to thrive in an AI-driven future.

Leverage AI as a strategic asset

Identify high-value AI use cases tailored to industry needs and aligned with business objectives. Explore practical applications of gen AI and the potential of AI to elevate the customer journey.

Evaluate AI readiness

Apply a structured approach to evaluate your organization’s AI maturity across dimensions such as governance, data, technology and people. Determine areas for improvement and investment in AI solutions.

Reshape your organization

Participate in dynamic discussions and hands-on exercises to assess organizational redesign scenarios and explore new models of collaboration between humans and machines. Understand how to build ethical, resilient systems that support innovation and growth.

Proven Frameworks and Future-Proof Principles

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Real-World Case Studies and Industry Examples

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“Today’s business environment demands leaders who are adaptable, forward-thinking and technologically savvy. We are excited to offer what we believe is the most advanced blended general management program available, with a best-in-class AI readiness curriculum, to cultivate these capabilities. It helps participants gain the multifunctional expertise that is highly sought-after by organizations to turn disruption into a competitive advantage.”
Diana Cordova
Faculty Director | Clinical Professor of Executive Education | Academic Director of the Kellogg Executive Leadership Institute (KELI)
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Build Valuable Connections With Your Peers

Throughout the program, live online and in-person sessions will provide the opportunity to foster real-time engagement with a global cohort, broadening your perspectives through in-depth discussions and connecting with industry peers worldwide. Complementing this, the on-campus immersions offer inter-cohort networking, provide opportunities to exchange experience, build connections and strengthen relationships.

Pathway to Becoming an Executive Scholar

The General Management Program offers not just advanced leadership learning but a pathway towards becoming a Kellogg Executive Scholar; a unique credential that provides you with the opportunity to earn a credential from a world-class business school, create a personalized leadership development path aligned with your unique goals, and receive exceptional Scholar benefits listed below. In order to achieve Executive Scholar status, you need to receive 40 scholar points or more within four years of completing your first eligible program.

*Discounts may be applicable on select programs

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About Kellogg Executive Education

Kellogg Executive Education empowers business leaders to foster growth in themselves, their teams and their organizations. Our renowned faculty, consisting of the world’s best researchers, educators and practitioners, provides practical insights that participants can apply as soon as they return to work. Providing a collaborative, immersive environment for our executive development programs, we serve a variety of businesses and executives from a myriad of industries and geographies.

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General Management Program (GMP)

Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a verified digital certificate from Kellogg Executive Education. This program is graded as pass or fail; you must achieve a minimum of 80% to pass and obtain the certificate of completion.

Who is the program for?

The General Management Program is ideal for:

  • Executives transitioning to general management seeking to deepen their understanding of cross-functional strategy, technology and business transformation

  • Leaders seeking to strengthen their strategic thinking and navigate evolving market dynamics, including AI, digital disruption and global competition

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Flexible payment options available.

Reg Step 1
Download the brochure

Provide your details and access the program brochure

Reg Step 2
Connect with an advisor

A learning advisor will connect with you to provide additional information.

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Apply for the program

When you are ready, you can send in your application for the program.

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