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The yesplus workshop. Regional Economic Development. The Best Design Schools. April 10, 2014 Special Report The Talent Hunt Desperate to innovate, companies are turning to design schools for nimble, creative thinkers Designed in China With more than 400 design programs in Chinese schools, Asian design education is undergoing its own revolution Tip Sheet: How To Hire a D-School Grad Headhunter RitaSue Siegel tells you what to ask -- and what to listen for When MBA Meets Designer A GE manager learns to think creatively: INSEAD graduate Sameer Agrawal shares his story Inside the Volcano Carnegie Mellon graduate Maggie Breslin brings her innovative thinking to the Mayo Clinic Designing to Help Georgia Tech design grad Janna Kimel works as a design researcher at Intel Joining J&J Justine Dube Donnelly's joint MBA/Master's of Engineering Management prepared her for her role in strategic marketing at Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals Tomorrow's B-School?

Business schools are hooking up with design institutes -- or starting their own Bringing Innovation to the Classroom Joseph L. Environmental Studies and Environmental Science. The New School offers two programs of study focusing on the environment, a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, part of the university's new interdisciplinary undergraduate program suite, which prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century marketplace. These innovative new programs, administered by the Tishman Environment and Design Center, take students beyond natural ecology and resource conservation, emphasizing urban ecosystems, sustainable design, and public policy.

The New School has always taken a proactive stance in addressing challenging social issues right here in New York City, and the university is committed to environmental responsibility. In keeping with that tradition, the university offers this wide-ranging program that allows undergraduate students to study and work at the intersection of society and nature, relying largely on interdisciplinary courses that capitalize on the faculty’s expertise and the students’ interests. Project Management Certification & Training. Master of Science in Project Management. The Master of Science in Project Management (M.S.P.M.), also known as Master in Project Management (M.P.M.) is a professional advanced degree in project management.

Candidates of M.P.M. programs are required to have at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and significant work experience (12 years on average). Most programs require 36-42 graduate credits and a thesis or final project. While programs may vary, most curricula are designed to provide professionals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to lead and manage effectively. Students normally engage in the study of concepts, methodologies and analytic techniques necessary for successful leadership of programs/projects within complex organizations. These Master programs usually provide general education revolving around business organization. The University of Limerick in Ireland offers a Masters in Project Management (MPM). References[edit] External links[edit] AcadCal11-12.pdf (application/pdf Object) 20112012 (1).pdf (application/pdf Object) CAL1112.pdf (application/pdf Object)

Events - National Business Incubation Association. Beyond Best Practices: The Cutting Edge of Entrepreneur Support Thanks to everyone who helped make NBIA’s 26th International Conference on Business Incubation one of NBIA’s best yet. Held May 6-9, 2012, in Atlanta, the event would not have been possible without the work of NBIA board members, sponsors, workshop and session presenters, and other volunteers.

We greatly appreciate your contributions to our biggest event of the year! The conference featured sessions on increasing incubator sustainability, implementing best practices in incubation, coaching clients, collecting impact data, helping entrepreneurs find investors and much more. Nearly 600 incubation and economic development professionals from around the world gathered to learn, share ideas, network with colleagues and be inspired to assist entrepreneurs in new and better ways.

Highlights of the conference included: The NBIA staff hopes the conference was valuable for everyone who attended. Conference photos Evaluations Tour Sponsors. National Charrette Institute | NCI Charrette System™ - The Breakthrough Planning Tool for Commuity Transformation. Inicio.