NACS Executive Education is the only comprehensive, multi-discipline industry curricula that offers customized, Ivy League training exclusively for senior convenience management. When it comes to transformative learning for the top-most sector of the convenience channel, NACS delivers an unparalleled, prized education experience.
Upon completion of three of the five programs, attendees earn the Master of Convenience designation, highlighting their commitment to professional development within the convenience industry.
Interested in attending but not sure which program might be the right fit for you? Here’s a rundown of each of the available programs.
Financial Leadership Program
Where: Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania
When: July 13-18
Designed for executives who seek to maximize their financial adeptness and in turn, amp up their organizational value and their organization’s bottom line. The program is endowed by Cash Depot.
Marketing Leadership Program
Where: Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
When: July 20-25
Marketing is about showing customers that you understand them; you have what they need. And it’s about building the connections that create loyalty. Are you a senior-level executive looking to home in on branding, consumer experience and analytics? This program is endowed by Jack Links, Keurig Dr Pepper and NIQ.
Executive Leadership Program
Where: Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University
When: August 3-7
Attendees will experience immersive convenience-industry-specific classroom learning and collaboration with a network of peers. Designed for senior-level retail management, this program will enlighten, inform and level up your leadership skills. Learn how to foster new ways of thinking, respond to the challenges of an evolved marketplace today and own your position as a visionary leader. The program is endowed by Reynolds.
Innovation Leadership Program
Where: MIT Sloan School of Management at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
When: November 2-7
Senior execs will not only learn research-based management frameworks, but also take part in the practical, hands-on application that will enable them to build innovation capability and improve business. This program is endowed by Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Shell and Swedish Match.
Women’s Leadership Program
Where: Yale School of Management at Yale University
When: November 9-14
This empowering course is designed for women who want to individually and collectively bolster their leadership abilities, reinvigorate their companies and expand their networks. This program is endowed by Altria, BP and Frito-Lay.
Participation in any of the above programs comes with membership to the NACS Executive Education Alumni Network, established to provide exclusive networking and educational opportunities to those interested in furthering their leadership development.