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Overview
Through one-on-one interactions with experienced directors, board advisors, senior Kellogg professors, and alums of this program currently sitting on corporate boards, you will discover how to make the leap onto nominating committees’ radar screens, gain insight into choosing the right board opportunities for you and understand how to contribute meaningfully as a director.
During the Women's Director Development program at the Northwestern University, you will:
- Broaden your understanding of the role of the board
- Hone your skills crafting and delivering your value proposition for a board seat
- Increase your visibility with executive search firms and nominating committees
- Analyze opportunities to harness your network to identify and create board opportunities
- Learn to detect red flags and read between the lines in financial statements
Programme Structure
The program focuses on the following areas:
- Characteristics of the Most Effective Boards and Board Members
- Your Value Proposition
- Board Interview
- Earning the Nomination
- Be an Effective Director
Audience
- Senior women executives seeking directorships
- Women directors seeking opportunities on Fortune 1000 boards
- Women with the financial literacy, business acumen, perspective and experience necessary to perform well in a governance role
- This program is limited to women with specific business experience. You must receive approval from Kellogg to participate.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed upon submission until the program fills, so early application is encouraged.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Entrepreneurship Management Studies View 135 other Short Courses in Entrepreneurship in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An admissions committee thoroughly reviews each application and considers the nature and scope of the applicant's responsibilities for admittance to this competitive program.
- As part of your application to this program, you are required to submit a letter of recommendation from either your CEO or a sitting board member of your choice to endorse your qualifications. Class size is limited to maximize participation, so early application is encouraged.
- The Women’s Director Development Program applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed upon submission until the program fills.
Tuition Fee
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International
12150 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12150 USD for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
12150 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12150 USD for the full programme during 3 days.
- Fee includes lodging and most meals.
Living costs for Evanston
1100 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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