Management Development Program
Gain the knowledge, insight, and confidence to drive better business results
Cultivate a Management Mindset
Organizations need multifaceted managers with the skill set to consider the financial, operational, strategic, and human implications of their business decisions. In Wharton’s online Management Development Program, you’ll gain the hard and soft skills to become a more effective and well-rounded leader.
Whether you’re a senior business leader looking to enhance your skills, a mid-level manager who wants to advance to the next level, or someone from a non-business discipline currently in a business management role, this program will help you attain the confidence, agility, and insights to succeed.
US$8.8 Tn
97.5%
Faculty Insights
Get a firsthand look at how this program builds core leadership and strategic management skills.
Key Takeaways
In the Management Development Program, you will learn to:
Acquire a range of hard and soft skills to improve your operational and strategic decision-making abilities, build trust, and create effective communication
Make more educated decisions through a better understanding of financial, accounting, marketing, and operational topics, including return on investment, financial statements, brand positioning, and customer analytics
Plan for organizational growth by improving work processes, decision trees, and organizational architecture
Build and leverage your network of other successful, high-performing professionals in the cohort
Program Curriculum
The program’s comprehensive curriculum provides you with a full range of managerial insights, including how to effectively use your managerial power to build trust and motivate people; enhance your financial and accounting acumen; boost your marketing and communications impact; and improve your operational and strategic decision-making abilities.
Program Highlights
Flexible
Recorded lectures and online learning to help you achieve work-life balance
Interactive Learning
Engage your thinking with live webinars, office hours, discussion boards, and fireside chats with Wharton MBA alumni
World-Renowned Faculty
Learn from the same faculty who teach in Wharton's MBA program
Career Enhancement
Personal assessment helps you chart your own path
Well-Rounded Curriculum
A blend of hard and soft skills that prepares you to become an effective leader
Peer Learning
Network with and learn from high-achieving peers around the globe
Real-World Application
Immediately apply relevant program learnings in your workplace
Hands-On Application Exercises
Use experiential learning activities to reinforce new skills
Our Participants
Industry
Healthcare
Banking & Financial Services
IT Services
IT Products
Energy
Industrial Goods
Consulting
Civil construction
Electronics/Hardware
Agriculture
Job Function
General Management
Information Technology
Sales and Business Development
Project Management
Engineering
Finance
Consulting
Research and Development
Strategy/Corporate Planning
Legal
Testimonials
About Wharton Executive Education
Wharton Executive Education delivers best-in-class, integrated learning experiences that are innovative, evidence-based, results-focused, and practical. With the goal of advancing leaders at every level, our programs are rooted in the latest research, enhance business acumen, and encourage new ways of thinking to solve the global business and leadership challenges of today and tomorrow.
Program Faculty
The same faculty who teach in Wharton’s top-ranked MBA program also teach in the online Management Development Program: Develop Your Managerial Mindset, complete with live sessions that include Q&A.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Wharton School.
Note:
After successful completion of the online program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School.
This online certificate program does not grant academic credit or a degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Financing Options
US$7,500
US$6,675
Enroll before May 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM and get upto 11% tuition assistance.
First Payment Of
US$1,402
Receive US$750
For each referral when you invite colleagues to the program.
Upskill with a program from a top university
Leverage cohort-based learning, for high completion rates
Many organizations have historically sponsored their employees for our executive education programs. Please check with your employer if they can cover your fee. We can assist you with the necessary documentation and support.
Preparing Your Pitch
If you require company approval, we offer a customizable email template that you can use to show how the program will contribute to your growth.
Invoice Requirements
An invoice will be issued to you after payment. If you require any customization, our advisory team can assist you.
Part/Full Sponsorship
Our advisors are here to support you throughout the reimbursement process, whether your company covers the fee fully or partially.
Additional Questions
Should your employer require specific information to approve your reimbursement, our advisory team is well-equipped to help you.
FAQs
Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors or call us at +1 680 205 5118 (US) / +44 185 845 9995 (UK) / +65 3135 1422 (SG)
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
Flexible payment options available.
Starts On June 26, 2025