The Exec-Ed Zone

Following the stories last week on the cost of executive programs at NAB and DSM - here is an inside look at what those executives are having to put up with...

The essence of the piece is a quote from Schulich's Driector of Executive Education, Allan Middleton:

People enrolled in our programs don't slack around," Mr. Middleton says.

"They're here to learn and they're here to work. And when small things go wrong -- cold coffee, mediocre food, uncomfortable chairs -- this can really upset participants."

Indeed, in many instances, such small annoyances can quickly morph into big-time bugaboos. The end result: "Those distractions really begin to hurt the focus for learning," Mr. Middleton says.

"When all those little things go wrong, this can really negatively impact the learning experience."

Mr. Middleton notes the top factors when it comes to students choosing an elite business school such as Schulich is the reputation of the school, followed closely by the reputation of the programs and, of course, the faculty.

However, the "tipping point" when it comes to students choosing one institution over another can sometimes boil down to the living arrangements and the on-campus infrastructure, such as the quality of the food service and recreational facilities.

See the Schulich Profile on IEDP.info