Business school to teach working professionals to launch ventures within existing companies

Business school to teach working professionals to launch ventures within existing companies

As the economy begins to recover, many businesses are seeking ways to be innovative and stay ahead of their competition. Consequently, professionals who are able to apply an entrepreneurial mindset to an existing business could become more valuable to their employers.

In response to this anticipated trend, many campus-based and online colleges are creating executive education programs that are intended to teach working adults how to adjust to the shifting economic climate.

For example, Harvard Business School recently announced the launch of a professional training program called Building New Businesses in Established Companies. The course of study, which is aimed at working businessmen and women, will give students the skills they will need to carry out their current duties while exploring potential new ventures for their organizations.

Program participants will use the school's case study method, hear lectures from faculty members, engage in classroom discussions and gain the advice of a guest panel of successful executives. Furthermore, students will learn how to build a portfolio, put ideas into action and manage internal start-ups.

By Stefanie Hughes