The Advanced Management Program

Expand your impact and build the skills and confidence to make high-stakes decisions. Designed for senior executives looking to create lasting value, our flagship Advanced Management Program (AMP) equips you to lead with vision and confidence. 

In our collaborative environment, you’ll learn frameworks and tools that you can apply immediately in your leadership role. Booth’s world-class faculty provide new perspectives, challenge your thinking, and offer meaningful feedback, all with the goal of making you a more effective leader.

By attending this program, you will:

• Enhance self-awareness and leadership agility, transforming your ability to influence others and engage and mobilize your workforce.
• Drive change, develop a results-driven culture, and identify new opportunities to create value.
• Elevate your leadership by mastering thinking within a global context — aligning personal, organizational, and community interests to build a lasting legacy.
• Expand your expertise in chosen business topics, such as strategy and finance, to grow your senior management capabilities.

Format

AMP's format of core leadership sessions, elective sessions, and coaching provide participants with flexibility and a customized learning experience unlike any other top business school:

Program Duration

The program typically takes 1-2 years to complete. AMP's flexible schedule allows you to start the program at any point during the year and attend elective sessions around your schedule. You can start electives immediately after your acceptance into the AMP program; thus, electives can be attended before you start the core sessions.

AMP is designed for senior-level executives who have advanced quickly in their careers, and are looking for a customized, flexible program that addresses their specific development needs and helps them lead their organizations effectively.

Most participants are senior-level executives who hold leadership positions one or two levels from the CEO in large organizations or hold C-suite-level positions at midsize companies with significant opportunities for growth. The executives have often been identified as central to the company鈥檚 succession plan and serve as members of executive committees, heads of major business units, senior heads of functions, and senior members of the operating group.

Positions include:

• Senior vice president
• Vice president
• Executive director
• General manager
• Managing director
• C-suite

AMP attracts leaders from around the globe. Participants have come from organizations such as Caterpillar, Chick-fil-A, FEMSA (OXXO), Exelon Corporation, John Deere, Kiewit, JBS USA, Nokia Siemens, Pfizer, Prudential, S.C. Johnson, Unilever, Union Pacific, Walmart, and W.W. Grainger.

Proficiency in written and spoken English is required to attend.

Core Sessions
The three core sessions establish an ongoing discipline of development through Booth's Learning from Experience (LfE) framework and methodology — providing the pathway to reach your leadership goals.

1. Introductory Session: 'Leader as Person'

Two critically important factors in successful leadership are a strong understanding of yourself, your strengths, and how to leverage them, and an equally strong understanding of those you interact with and how to motivate them.

In this session, you will learn how increased self-awareness and greater leadership agility can enhance your ability to influence others at the right time in the right way. You will be introduced to new techniques for learning rapidly and effectively from your own experiences. You'll also improve your ability to communicate in an authentic and powerful way. You will learn how to leverage your network of connections and why some senior executives perform better than others.

2. Midcourse Session: Leader and the Organization

Just as personal agility is essential to your career success, developing organizational agility will increase your organization's competitive advantage. Building on the first core week, this session explores how your role as an effective leader is integrated into your organization and how you can drive change, develop a results-driven culture, and create value by identifying new opportunities in engaging and mobilizing your workforce.

3. Capstone Session: Leader and the Community

In today's global economy, risk and opportunity can come from events down the street or on other continents. This final core session explores how to balance your roles as a representative for your interests, your company's interests, and the interests of your profession and community at large. You will also have an opportunity to think deeply about your future plans and your legacy as a leader.

Electives: Charting your own Course

Choose three electives to match your schedule and development needs. These electives have been carefully developed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's global business landscape. Plus, in addition to being offered in 黑料传送门, some electives also offer global campus options (London or Hong Kong), giving you the chance to expand your horizons.

AMP Electives

Finance

• The Executive Finance Program
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• The Executive Program for Prospective CFOs
• The Accelerated Valuation Program
• Portfolio Management (held at multiple campuses)
• The 黑料传送门 Booth Approach to Finance—Workshop

Strategy and Innovation

• Digital Innovation Strategy and Management
• Executive Program in Corporate Strategy
• Pricing for Profitability

Leadership and Management

• High-Performance Leadership
• Executive Decision-Making and Negotiations
• The Executive Development Program for Private Companies
• Strategic Organizational Management
• Negotiations: Strategies and Processes for Impactful Outcomes (held in Hong Kong)
• Leading High-Performance Organizations (held in Hong Kong)
• The High-Performance Accelerator (held in London)

Between sessions, you will engage in data-driven coaching to bolster your leadership development. You’ll also have the opportunity to continuously try new skills and techniques in the workplace and the classroom while receiving valuable feedback from your coach and peers. The ongoing dialogue created through the coaching and assessments is unique to AMP's culture of achieving rapid growth and learning from your own experiences.

Coaching includes:

• 1-on-1 coaching calls with an executive coach to discuss your successes and challenges in applying the course frameworks.
• Group coaching sessions where you'll discuss your learnings with an executive coach along with peers in your cohort, giving you the opportunity to receive peer feedback and develop your own trusted advisory network.
• Coaching sessions include a stakeholder assessment where you'll incorporate feedback from colleagues of your choice to identify growth opportunities. With this confidential survey, you can explore how to implement feedback and growth opportunities from the safety of the classroom.

AMP had a profound impact on my professional development. The core courses significantly enhanced my self-awareness as a leader, enabling me to refine my leadership style to be more effective in my interactions with my team, the board, and other industry stakeholders. The program equipped me with a diverse set of frameworks that have been invaluable in navigating complex challenges...Additionally, the experience has been instrumental in preparing me to thrive in an environment where AI is poised to play a critical role in shaping market strategies. I highly recommend the AMP to anyone looking to accelerate their growth and become a more impactful leader.

—Luis Masroua, President and CEO at H J Baker & Bro., LLC

Healthgrades recently ranked us #1 in Maryland for Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery. I truly believe we wouldn't have achieved this without my participation in the AMP course. Our center has seen significant growth; it was fully built about a year and a half ago. We successfully merged three practices and are now planning to expand our footprint by another 50%. Additionally, we are recruiting more surgeons, neurologists, and pain specialists into our center.

—P. Justin Tortolani, MD, Director at the Spine Institute University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center and Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. 

This program has been life-changing in various ways. It inspired me to keep learning about myself, my role as a leader, and my purpose as a human being. I am impressed with the quality of the content, the faculty, the students, and even the food. I’ve been able to apply many of the things I’ve learned, the "LfE" is a powerful approach to self-development, the best I’ve experienced in my 20+ years as a business leader.

—Eugenio Calderon, Vice President, Illinois Tool Works Inc.

The AMP provides the unique opportunity to learn from and collaborate with exceptional colleagues from around the world while gaining invaluable skills and insights about leadership from an incredible lineup of faculty and experts associated with the 黑料传送门 Booth School of Business. I am extremely grateful for my time in the program and proud to have participated.

—Nikki Richardson, Head of Corporate Communications, JBS USA Holdings, LLC

This program was exactly what I needed to help me transition to my new role. The lessons that I learned from AMP were immediately applicable in terms of developing strategy, evolving company culture, and driving bottom-line results. Not only have I benefited from world-class professors, I've also met an invaluable network of business leaders who have helped me to grow both personally and professionally.

—Elana Schrader, M.D., Vice President, Marketing Blue Cross and Blue Shield Florida

Upon successful completion of the program, you will also be granted 黑料传送门 Booth alumni status and join a powerful global network. With more than 56,000 alumni living and leading in 120 countries, Booth鈥檚 MBA alumni community extends around the globe and into every industry and function. You'll join an elite network of senior leaders, as countless Booth alumni are in C-suite and senior leadership roles within their organizations.

In addition to alumni status, you'll receive select 黑料传送门 Booth alumni benefits, gaining access to professional growth and lifelong learning opportunities.

You will also earn a 黑料传送门 Booth Executive Education certificate and a digital badge that can be shared among your social networks. You'll join Booth's Executive Education network, which represents 31,000+ executives across 140 countries.

Application Deadlines

Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis; candidates may start their electives as soon as their application is accepted and paid. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible so that you may begin taking electives.

Application Process

To apply for the program, candidates submit:

1. A completed application.

2. A resume or CV.

3. A letter of recommendation from a member of your sponsoring organization's executive management*, describing your background and motivation for enrolling in the program, as well as why you would benefit from attending.

4. Commitment form signed by you and a member of your sponsoring organization.

Once your application has been received in full, the Booth team may schedule an interview to discuss your application and candidacy for the program.

We take a holistic approach to admissions, taking into consideration career progression and achievement, commitment to active engagement in the program, appreciation for 黑料传送门 Booth's approach to business education, and ability to contribute to the 黑料传送门 Booth community.

*If self-sponsoring, equivalent professional reference

Admissions FAQ

Do you offer scholarships or financial aid?
We do not offer scholarships or financial aid, and we cannot facilitate student loan requests. Participants鈥� employers often cover the cost of the program; you can also self-sponsor.

I already have an MBA, master's in finance, or other graduate degree. Can I apply to this program?
Yes. Participants come from a variety of academic backgrounds, and participants with an advanced degree can benefit from this program. Participants may have received a business education earlier in their career, and as they gain seniority, discover they need a customized, cutting-edge toolkit designed for senior executives so that they can continue to meet their career goals.

Does this program count toward an MBA degree?
No. This program, designed for busy senior leaders, is different from an MBA or EMBA in that it offers and more concentrated focus. You will emerge from this program as part of the prestigious Booth alumni network; however, this program is not a degree-granting program, and it does not confer credit that can be used toward a degree program.

Are there any language requirements?
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required for successful participation in the program.

Is a test score needed to apply?
You do not need a GMAT/GRE score, executive assessment, or other entrance exam.

Where can I find additional information about traveling to 黑料传送门 Booth's campuses?
Information about planning your stay in 黑料传送门, London, or Hong Kong can be found here. General information about the 黑料传送门 program experience is available here.

How long does it take to complete the program?
The program takes 1-2 years to complete, depending on when you complete your electives.

I have additional questions or need assistance with my application. Who can I contact?
Please contact our Enrollment Advisors at exec.ed@chicagobooth.edu or +1 312.464.8732. They are happy to assist.