General Management Program (GMP)
- Join a top-ranked global business school
- Future-proof your leadership with AI
- Immerse in two on-campus events combined with flexible online sessions
- Gain a pathway to becoming a Kellogg Executive Scholar
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Why the General Management Program With Kellogg Executive Education?
Kellogg Executive Education stands at the forefront of developing agile future-ready leaders equipped to thrive in complexity. The General Management Program reflects this legacy by combining academic excellence with real-world expertise. This career-transforming experience empowers you to think strategically and lead cross-functionally to guide organizations through change with confidence. By enabling you to build actionable roadmaps for business transformation, this flexible six-month program prepares you to step into a strategic enterprise-level leadership role.
Delivers a high-touch blended learning experience built for the demands of today’s business environment.
Includes two four-day on-campus immersion sessions that foster peer networking, in-person collaboration and real-time faculty engagement.
Integrates strategy, multi-functional expertise and enterprise-wide leadership into one cohesive journey.
Leverages real-world cases and industry examples to help executives drive innovation and make informed AI-powered decisions.
Features world-renowned Kellogg faculty who are experts in enterprise leadership, modern marketing, business innovation and business transformation.
What You Will Learn
The General Management Program is designed as a career-transforming journey that offers proven frameworks, practical AI tools, real-world insights and the confidence to influence decisions and deliver enterprise-wide impact.
Business leadership for growth
Strengthen your strategic thinking in business model innovation, long-term value creation and corporate strategy.
Ensure efficient execution of growth strategies and track progress against performance indicators.
AI-driven transformation
Develop a strategic roadmap for implementing AI solutions.
Identify opportunities to embed AI across functions for innovation and competitive advantage.
Executive impact
Build executive presence along with decision-making, negotiation and crisis leadership abilities.
Navigate business disruptions, lead transformation and build a resilient organization that thrives in disruption.
A Transformational Learning Journey
The General Management Program is organized into four pillars that build enterprise and global leadership skills, while enabling you to deliver sustainable growth and unlock real business value with AI.
Pillars 2 and 3 are delivered through live online modules, while Pillars 1 and 4 take place on the Kellogg campuses in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois. These in-person sessions provide direct access to the vibrant Kellogg ecosystem, allowing you to deep dive into key concepts, engage in expert-led discussions and foster meaningful relationships through shared experiences in a stimulating environment.
Exploring the General Management Program
AI in Action: Frameworks, Case Studies and Industry Examples
The General Management Program equips you with the practical tools to apply AI strategically and responsibly across the enterprise, translating innovation into impact. Through proprietary frameworks, real-world case studies, and industry examples, you will learn how organizations are using AI to drive innovation, efficiency and customer engagement. By combining Kellogg’s proven growth models with applied projects, the program ensures you gain both the strategic perspective and hands-on skills needed to lead enterprise-wide transformation.
On-Campus Immersions
The two four-day immersions on Kellogg campuses in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois, are designed to enrich your learning and expand your professional network. These high-impact sessions bring together senior executives from diverse industries and geographies for live case discussions, collaborative workshops and informal social events, allowing them to gain fresh perspectives and build lasting relationships that extend well beyond the program.
Key Program Features of Kellogg Executive Education
Benefit from a flexible certificate program designed to fit into your busy schedule.
Explore strategies to align AI capabilities with organizational goals, increase efficiencies and navigate ethical considerations.
Participate in two four-day on-campus immersions to interact with faculty, peers and the vibrant Kellogg ecosystem.
Analyze real-world case studies and examples from across industries to bridge the gap between theoretical AI concepts and their practical applications.
Gain insights and inspiration from live online faculty sessions, networking events and personalized feedback.
Exchange ideas with cohort peers, and access new perspectives on leadership.
Receive guidance from a dedicated program leader to align your program journey with learning goals.
Join a cohort of accomplished international executives from across industries.
Connect with like-minded global peers, industry experts and faculty to grow your global network.
Faculty
Faculty Director | Clinical Professor of Executive Education | Academic Director of the Kellogg Executive Leadership Institute (KELI)
Diana Cordova is a recognized expert in the areas of enterprise leadership and human motivation in organizational settings. She has published widely on these subjects and is t...
Associate Dean, Digital Innovation | McCormick Foundation Chair of Technology | Clinical Professor of Marketing | Director, Center for Research in Technology & Innovation
Mohanbir Sawhney is a globally recognized expert in business innovation, modern marketing and AI in business. He has authored seven books, including the Wall Street Journal be...
Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor of Marketing, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University | Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group
An experienced executive coach, Sanjay Khosla advises many organizations across industries. He is the coauthor of “Fewer, Bigger, Bolder: From Mindless Expansion to Focused Gr...
Clinical Professor of Leadership at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
Professor Harry M. Kraemer is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Baxter International Inc., a $12 billion global healthcare company. He has authored four bests...
MUFG Bank Distinguished Professor of International Finance | Professor of Finance | Faculty Director, EMBA Program
Sergio Rebelo’s research focus is on macroeconomics and international finance, including disruptive forces. He is a fellow of the Econometric Society, the National Bureau of E...
Clinical Professor of Strategy | Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at Kellogg | Faculty Director of the Zell Fellows Program | Director of the Levy Institute for Entrepreneurial Practice
Professor David Schonthal has been a practitioner in the world of entrepreneurship, design and innovation for over 20 years. He teaches new venture creation, design thinking, ...
Clinical Professor of Executive Education | Clinical Professor of Leadership at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
Michelle Buck is passionate about developing authentic, courageous and creative leaders. Her teachings focus on self-reflection and self-awareness as foundations of effective ...
Pathway to Becoming an Executive Scholar
The General Management Program offers not just advanced leadership learning but a pathway toward 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 executive scholar benefits listed below.
- A Certificate of Professional Achievement, including a digital certificate for your social media profile
- A 15% discount on all Kellogg Executive Education chief officer programs
- A 30% discount on Kellogg Executive Education individual programs
- Membership in the global Kellogg alumni network, and access to the online network
- Opportunities to participate in Kellogg alumni clubs and select webinars and events
- Access to cutting-edge research and thought leadership content from Kellogg faculty and leading practitioners
- A Kellogg branded email account
- Membership in a private LinkedIn group for executive scholars
- 10% discount for your colleagues on all Kellogg Executive Education individual program (cannot be combined with any other offer or discount)
In order to achieve Kellogg Executive Scholar status, you need to accrue 40 scholar points or more within four years of completing your first eligible program.*
General Management Program (GMP) Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a verified digital certificate from Kellogg Executive Education.
Who Is This Program For?
The General Management Program is ideal for:
Functional leaders in large organizations taking on broader responsibilities
Executives stepping into business-unit, divisional, cross-functional or regional leadership roles
Senior leaders at midsize organizations with profit-and-loss accountability
Executives serving as general managers, deputy general managers, or vice/senior vice presidents
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.
FAQs
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Email: kellogg_gmp@emeritus.org
Phone: +1 567 350 1225 (U.S.) / +44 1313 812071 (U.K.) / +971 80 0035703746 (U.A.E) / +52 55965 37076 (LATAM)
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