FAU Executive Education Ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for the Second Year in a Row
20 Mayo 2024 - 1:02PM
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business Executive
Education program garnered the No. 2 spot in the U.S. for
exceptional program offerings from the Financial Times top global
rankings for the second year in a row.
The FAU program also ranked No.1 in the state of Florida for
open enrollment professional education programs, reinforcing its
position as a leading provider for professional development amidst
Palm Beach County’s emergence as a financial hub. The prestigious
rankings from the Financial Times are considered the gold standard
for executive education coursework around the world.
“We are pleased to have the Executive Education program honored
for the second year in a row,” said Daniel Gropper, Ph.D.,
dean of FAU’s College of Business. “This recognition highlights the
incredible work we do in providing an exceptional educational
program that directly serves South Florida professionals by
offering them a quality education that allows them to stay
competitive and thrive in ‘Wall Street South.’”
FAU climbed up the rankings in other metrics as well. The
program took the top spot in the U.S. and No. 3 globally for female
participation, up from No.4 globally last year. For overall
satisfaction, the program ranked No.1 in the U.S. and No. 12
globally, up from No.17 globally. The Financial Times creates
rankings using criteria such as student feedback, course design,
teaching methods, faculty, and facilities.
The Executive Education program offers one of the most
diversified selections of over 60 national and international
certifications and professional development programs. Catered to
working professionals, the programs help students improve work
performance, master relevant knowledge and diversify their
experience to grow their careers. Courses are offered online,
evenings, weekends and in bootcamps to fit the busy lifestyles of
working professionals.
“Executive Education is serving an area that is known for its
robust workforce and growing financial sector. This recognition
comes at a time when Palm Beach County is positioning itself as a
key player in these dynamic sectors,” said Vegar Wiik,
assistant dean and executive director of FAU’s Executive Education.
“In our continued pursuit of educational excellence, we are able to
help foster highly skilled professionals who will become the next
leaders and innovators in their workplaces and in South
Florida.”
Participants of the program work at leading companies in the
healthcare, finance and accounting industries such as Memorial
Healthcare System, United Healthcare, JP Morgan, Polen Capital,
NextEra, JM Family Enterprises, and American Express.
To adapt to changing technologies and the marketplace, Executive
Education offers courses in artificial intelligence, business
analytics and international financial certifications. Housed in a
52,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art facility, the program offers
access to corporate trainings and events such as the 2023 Noble
Capital Markets multi-sector emerging growth equity conference
featuring former President George W. Bush.
FAU’s Executive Education also offers 13 executive degree
programs designed for professionals who want to increase their
skills without career interruption. FAU recently expanded offerings
with three new master’s programs: information technology
management, supply chain management and business analytics.
The Executive Education program also features an executive Ph.D.
in business administration in 2019, making the College of Business
one of the few AACSB-accredited business schools in the U.S. and
the first in Florida to offer a Ph.D. in business in the executive
format. As well, Executive Education’s Edu-Vantage Partner Program,
which works with businesses, corporations and organizations to
provide a high-quality educational strategy for fulfilling their
employee education packages, established partnerships with JM
Family Enterprises and NextEra Energy, parent company of Florida
Power & Light, to offer full-time associates full tuition for
both undergraduate and graduate degrees and certifications.
Amber Bonefont
Florida Atlantic University College of Business
5617579188
abonefont@fau.edu