Executive Leadership | University of Pennsylvania

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSpeakingManagement of Financial ResourcesSystems EvaluationCoordination

Knowledge

Administration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceEconomics and Accounting

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Technology

Document management softwareData base user interface and query softwareContent workflow softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareAccounting software

Tools

10-key calculatorsDesktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDASmartphonesUniversal serial bus USB flash drives

Work Values

RecognitionIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium11-1011.00	Chief Executives	title_inference	$206,420 median	+4.3%	1,330

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

Long-horizon strategy in volatile markets — set, defend, and adapt with the board.
Industry positioning and external narrative — shape through media, policy, and peer forums.
Successor pipelines and CEO-ready talent — develop with the board over multi-year horizons.
Existential risks and crises (financial, cyber, geopolitical) — lead the enterprise through with composure.
Enterprise-wide transformation — design, fund, and see through to outcomes over multiple years.
Board composition and governance maturity — partner with the chair on multi-year evolution.
Capital allocation across the portfolio — set the framework and trade-offs at scale.
Public policy, regulatory, and stakeholder coalitions — engage at industry and national level.
Mission, purpose, and long-term value creation — articulate and steward across stakeholders.
Other CEOs and executive leaders — mentor and shape across a sector or community.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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