Visiting Executive Program
A unique professional development opportunity for the international executive
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The Visiting Executive Program (VEP) is designed for the international professional who desires an individualized program of study in management education at the Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington.
Unique among the international offerings of UW Executive Education, VEP is especially useful to professionals for whom a degree program does not provide enough flexibility to study a particular subject area in depth, or for whom a three- to twelve-month certificate program is preferable to a two-year MBA program.
The Visiting Executive Program consists of two tracks, the Management Track and the Language and Business Track. The VEP tracks are designed to provide two distinct options for individual executives. While both tracks focus on developing the participants' management skills through research and MBA coursework, each track provides a unique educational package.
The Language and Business Track develops participants' English language proficiency through individual English tutoring while attending MBA elective courses each quarter. Both VEP tracks are customized certificate programs designed to meet the individual needs of executive participants. Because of its flexibility, this track can be taken for one to four quarters, and participants may join the program in any quarter.
The Management Track assumes English language fluency and includes enrollment in the nine-month part-time certificate program, Executive Development Program, as well as enrollment in one Executive Seminar. Due to the schedule of the Executive Development Program, this track may only be taken for 9 or 12 months and must begin in September.
Common elements of the two programs include:
- Audit status in selected MBA elective courses (as available).
- Independent research project, guided by faculty advisor.
- Enrollment in SIEBL (summer only), or other intensive ESL program.
- Networking opportunities with local business community, MBA students, and other Schools on the UW campus.
- Receipt of certificate upon completion.
- Optional add-on of additional English language training.
- Both tracks can be customized to add or remove features to best fit the participant's needs.
Distinguishing elements of the two programs include:
Management Track: |
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Language and Business Track: |
Enrollment in Executive Development Program (EDP) |
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(No enrollment in EDP) |
| Audit status in 1-2 MBA courses each quarter |
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Audit status in 1-3 MBA courses each quarter |
English language fluency required (550 TOEFL or equivalent) |
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English language proficiency required (525 TOEFL or equivalent) |
English language tutoring or English Language Program for additional fee |
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Individual English language tutoring provided; includes enrollment in Summer English program |
Registration in selected Executive Seminar included |
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Registration in selected Executive Seminars for additional fee |
Independent project required |
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Independent project required (summary in English) |
The Visiting Executive Program provides participants with a J-1 visa and all the privileges a Visiting Scholar receives, including UW library and computer database access; use of an office with computer, internet and phone; transportation and parking passes; membership to the UW Club for private on-campus dining, and other University-related benefits.
Upon finishing the program, the participant is awarded a VEP Certificate of Completion from the Foster School of Business.
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Visiting Executive Program Information Guidebook (PDF)
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