Professional  Development for Established and Emerging Executives

Executive Education at Emerson College is designed for professionals who are already leading, and those preparing to move into greater responsibility.

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A Distinctive Approach to Executive Education

Grounded in Emerson’s deep-rooted expertise in communication, creativity, and leadership, our executive programs venture beyond traditional professional development.

Participants gain practical knowledge and skills to think, act, and lead in ways that produce value, defy circumstances, and thrive in VUCA environments. They will learn how to communicate with clarity, cultivate creative advantage, and navigate moments that shape outcomes and careers.

Learning for Next-Level Leadership

Through immersive, participatory learning led by practitioner faculty, Emerson Executive Education equips leaders to grow into the next stage of their roles, whether that means leading teams, driving innovation, managing risk, or representing their organizations when it matters most. Designed for immediate application and sustained growth, our programs help executives not only perform at a higher level today but evolve as leaders for what is next.

Why Emerson Executive Education?

A truly unique community renowned for its ethos, its people, and its impact across communication and the arts.

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Preparation to address prospects and problems across various frames, media, platforms, and spaces.

Action-based workshops, simulations, media training, and collaborative exercises that prioritize doing over theory.

Experts with real-world experience navigating high-stakes situations through discernment, creative problem solving, and effective leadership.

Emphasis on creativity as a scalable skill that drives strategy, collaboration, and impact.

Programs connect individual self-awareness, team dynamics, and organizational systems to drive sustained performance.

Practical tools and frameworks that participants can apply immediately in their roles, projects, and organizations.

Attention on trust, culture, collaboration, and responsible decision-making in both creative and crisis contexts.

The Professionals Our Programs Serve:

  • Senior leaders and executives
  • Transformational leaders focused on elevating team performance
  • Professionals preparing for expanded roles
  • Leaders in media, technology, healthcare, nonprofit, public sector, and mission-driven organizations

Executive Education Programs

Emerson Executive Education is for professionals navigating moments of growth, visibility, and increased responsibility. Our programs are intentionally designed for experienced leaders who want to refine how they think, communicate, and lead in complex environments.

The Creative Advantage

  • Live / Online / Synchronous
  • Cost: $3095.00 $2630.75
  • DURATION: 3 DAYS (2 LEARNING MODULES PER DAY)
  • SESSION 1 DATES: Wed, May 27; Thu, May 28; and Fri, May 29
  • SESSION 2 DATES: Thu, Jun 4; Thu, Jun 11; and Thu, Jun 18

A three-day, live, online, and interactive executive education program with virtual pre- and post-course engagement that helps professionals unlock their creative potential, strengthen collaboration, and turn ideas into real-world impact through practical tools, self-discovery, and team-based application.

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Crisis Leadership for Command, Control, and Continuity

  • Live / Online / Synchronous
  • Cost: $3095.00 $2630.75
  • DURATION: 3 DAYS (2 LEARNING MODULES PER DAY)
  • SESSION 1 DATES: Thu, May 21; Fri, May 22; AND Sat, May 23
  • SESSION 2 DATES: Fri, Jun 5; Fri, Jun 12; AND Fri, Jun 26

An immersive, digital-first executive education program that equips senior leaders with the frameworks, tools, and real-world experience to anticipate, prevent, and lead through modern crises with clarity, confidence, and strategic control.

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Discover Which Program Aligns with Your Goals.

If you are preparing for your next leadership chapter, or facing challenges where clarity, credibility, and creativity matter most, Emerson Executive Education offers a rigorous experience grounded in real-world leadership practice.

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