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Leadership & Management

ENTREPRENEUR ESSENTIALS

Fee: $1,380.00
Dates: 2/4/2025 - 2/7/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Days: Tu W Th F
Sessions: 4

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Program Overview
The magic of entrepreneurship is anyone can do it, no matter your background or experience. In fact, most successful entrepreneurs have never set foot in an MBA classroom or business conference. If you can master a few key principles, you can be successful changing your life and trajectory through entrepreneurship. This course provides the foundation you need to create valuable products or services, find customers obsessed with what you do, generate life-changing revenue, and build a lasting business. This course will be most helpful for aspiring or current business owners, freelancers, and those pursuing a side gig. No previous experience or prerequisites are necessary to participate.
Learning Outcomes
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Student Profiles
People who take this course are aspiring entrepreneurs, current business owners, and corporate professionals seeking to transition into entrepreneurship. They are motivated by a desire to gain foundational knowledge, refine business strategies, and develop practical skills to launch or grow their own ventures.
Instructor Bios
Seth Jensen Director \| UVU Entrepreneurship Institute Expert in early-stage entrepreneurship, business strategy, innovation ecosystems, and experiential education. I've collaborated with elite universities (e.g., MIT, Harvard, Berkeley, Stanford, Oxford), governments, accelerators, and incubators to make entrepreneurship programs and policies more effective and inclusive. My academic research demystifies the early strategic choices of entrepreneurs, as well as the critical factors behind creating innovative organizations, ecosystems, and communities. My work uncovers the hidden costs and obstacles to doing something new; how entrepreneurs and innovators navigate the social world to get the help they need to change the world, as well as the prices they pay to do so.

ENTREPRENEUR IN YOU

Entrepreneurship is accessible to anyone, regardless of background or experience. This course teaches key principles needed to create valuable products or services, attract dedicated customers, and generate significant revenue. It is ideal for aspiring or current business owners, freelancers, and side gig entrepreneurs, with no prior experience required.
This course is face-to-face at the LEHI CAMPUS

ENTREPRENEUR ESSENTIALS

Fee: $980.00
Dates: 2/20/2025 - 4/10/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8

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Program Overview
The magic of entrepreneurship is anyone can do it, no matter your background or experience. In fact, most successful entrepreneurs have never set foot in an MBA classroom or business conference. If you can master a few key principles, you can be successful changing your life and trajectory through entrepreneurship. This course provides the foundation you need to create valuable products or services, find customers obsessed with what you do, generate life-changing revenue, and build a lasting business. This course will be most helpful for aspiring or current business owners, freelancers, and those pursuing a side gig. No previous experience or prerequisites are necessary to participate.
Learning Outcomes
Coming soon!
Student Profiles
People who take this course are aspiring entrepreneurs, current business owners, and corporate professionals seeking to transition into entrepreneurship. They are motivated by a desire to gain foundational knowledge, refine business strategies, and develop practical skills to launch or grow their own ventures.
Instructor Bios
Seth Jensen Director \| UVU Entrepreneurship Institute Expert in early-stage entrepreneurship, business strategy, innovation ecosystems, and experiential education. I've collaborated with elite universities (e.g., MIT, Harvard, Berkeley, Stanford, Oxford), governments, accelerators, and incubators to make entrepreneurship programs and policies more effective and inclusive. My academic research demystifies the early strategic choices of entrepreneurs, as well as the critical factors behind creating innovative organizations, ecosystems, and communities. My work uncovers the hidden costs and obstacles to doing something new; how entrepreneurs and innovators navigate the social world to get the help they need to change the world, as well as the prices they pay to do so.

EXECUTIVE STRATEGY

Fee: $1,635.00
Dates: 4/15/2025 - 4/17/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Days: Tu W Th
Sessions: 3

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Program Overview
This is the bleeding-edge of strategy thought from the best business minds and organizations in the world—a whole PhD in Business Strategy condensed into 6, high-impact sessions. Learn how to find, build, and maintain strategic advantage and market dominance. While this course does not require technical skills (no math or coding required), this is not an entry-level course, and is specifically geared for C-suite execs, VPs, business founders, and strategy consultants that want to master the best strategic science available.
Learning Outcomes
Coming soon!
Student Profiles
Individuals who take a professional education course on "Executive Strategy" are typically senior executives, vice presidents, and business founders seeking to enhance their strategic leadership skills. They are motivated by a desire to master advanced strategic concepts, refine their approach to market dominance, and drive organizational success in a competitive landscape.
Program Schedule
Three day, face to face, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 AM - 4 PM
Instructor Bios
Seth Jensen Director \| UVU Entrepreneurship Institute Expert in early-stage entrepreneurship, business strategy, innovation ecosystems, and experiential education. I've collaborated with elite universities (e.g., MIT, Harvard, Berkeley, Stanford, Oxford), governments, accelerators, and incubators to make entrepreneurship programs and policies more effective and inclusive. My academic research demystifies the early strategic choices of entrepreneurs, as well as the critical factors behind creating innovative organizations, ecosystems, and communities. My work uncovers the hidden costs and obstacles to doing something new; how entrepreneurs and innovators navigate the social world to get the help they need to change the world, as well as the prices they pay to do so.

EXECUTIVE STRATEGY

This is the bleeding-edge of strategy thought from the best business minds and organizations in the world—a whole PhD in Business Strategy condensed into 6, high-impact sessions. Learn how to find, build, and maintain strategic advantage and market dominance. While this course does not require technical skills (no math or coding required), this is not an entry-level course, and is specifically geared for C-suite execs, VPs, business founders, and strategy consultants that want to master the best strategic science available.

WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP

Fee: $1,635.00
Dates: 3/12/2025 - 3/14/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Days: W Th F
Sessions: 3

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Program Overview
Women's Leadership is designed to empower and support women transitioning into and advancing within leadership roles. This comprehensive program provides participants with the tools, skills, and networks necessary to thrive in executive positions. Through a blend of coaching sessions, interactive workshops, and peer-to-peer learning, participants will enhance their leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and professional growth. This program is led by renowned women’s leadership experts, including UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez, and features top-tier instructors, VIP panelists, leadership assessments, 1:1 consultation, and networking opportunities with peers and mentors.
Instructor Bios
Astrid S. Tuminez PhD MA President \| Utah Valley University Dr. Astrid S. Tuminez PhD MA serves as Co-Lead of the program and as Utah Valley University’s first female President. She previously served as Southeast Asia Regional Director of Corporate, External & Legal Affairs at Microsoft, Vice Dean of Research and Assistant Dean of Executive Education at National University of Singapore, Senior Research Consultant at US Institute of Peace, Director of Research, Alternative Investments at AIG Global, Program Officer at Carnegie Corporation of New York, and Fellow, Center for Science and International Affairs and Director, Moscow Office. President Tuminez earned her PhD in Political Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, her MA degree in Soviet Studies from Harvard, and her BA degree in International Relations & Russian Literature from Brigham Young University.
Kelly Hall DBA MBA Director, Women’s Business Leadership Initiative \| Utah Valley University Dr. Kelly Hall serves as Assistant Professor and Director of the Women’s Business Leadership Initiative at UVU. She previously served as Assistant Professor of Management in the Stetson School of Business Administration at Stetson University. She is an Outstanding Innovator Award and Distinguished EMBA Professor Award recipient both awarded by Stetson University. Kelly previously served as Branch Manager at Raymond James Financial Services Inc. and as Senior Training Delivery Specialist at JPMorgan Chase. Kelly earned her Doctor of Business Administration in Management from Kennesaw State University – Michael J. Coles College of Business and her MBA from Stetson University, and she is a Certified Executive Life Coach.
Salina Rivera MBA CEO \| MIYAN media / The Digital You Salina Rivera is the CEO of MIYAN media, a full-service digital marketing agency established in 2008, and founder of the Digital You® - a consulting service for building powerful online personal and corporate brands. As a top-rated advisor, speaker, and trainer on developing B2B and B2C social selling strategies, she has led executive social media training for more than 100 companies, nonprofits, and government agencies. Salina earned her an MBA degree in Finance from Walsh College, her BA degree in Marketing from Oakland University, and has earned advanced digital marketing certificates from Harvard Business School, the University of San Francisco, and Northwestern Kellogg University.
Cydni Tetro MBA CEO & Board Member \| Brandless Cydni Tetro MBA serves as CEO & Board Member of Brandless, and as Board Member for SelectHealth, Intermountain Healthcare, and Scale Smarter Partners. She also currently serves as Founder, Board Chair & President of Women Tech Council, as Operating Advisory Member at Mercato Partners, and as Governor's Economic Council Board & COVID Economic Response Task Force Member for the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED). She is the author of Mission Matters: Women in Business, has written numerous articles on successful women leaders in business, and holds multiple technology patents. She is a 20 Most Successful Business Women, Entrepreneur of the Year, Innovator of the Year, Woman of the Year, and other awards recipient and has been recognized extensively as a successful leader by Insight Success, BusinessIQ, the Stevie Awards, and others. She previously served as CEO of ForgeDX, CEO & Board Chair of 3DplusMe, as Head of Technology Commercialization at Disney Research Imagineering, as COO at FamilyLink, as CMO at NextPage, and as Manager of Product Development at Novell. She has also previously served as a Faculty Member for Goldman Sachs 10KSB and Brigham Young University, and as a Mentor for BoomStartup. Cydni earned her MBA in Business Strategy & Marketing and her BS degree in Computer Science from Brigham Young University.
Donna Milakovic HonDB MS Associate Lead Instructor \| UVU Executive Education Donna Milakovic serves Associate Lead Instructor for the Women’s Leadership Program at UVU Executive Education. She served previously as Senior Director of Community Outreach & Economic Development at Utah Valley University and in technology commercialization at Utah Science Technology and Research Agency (USTAR) where she launched a Robotics and Internet of Things technology acceleration program. Before USTAR, she served as Executive Vice President at the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce and has spent nearly 10 years in non-profit management and government advocacy. Donna earned her MBA from Utah Valley University and her BA degree in English from Brigham Young University. She is also Certified in Non-Profit Management through the US Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organizational Management and is a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach.
Laurie Cummins MBA Education & Community Engagement Manager \| GRACE Center Laurie Cummins serves as the U.S. based Education and Community Engagement Manager at Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE) Center. She previously served as Education Manager at Disney's Animals, Science & Environment. Laurie earned her Master of Business Administration from Stetson University and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Eastern Michigan University.
Ruthann Cunningham DHSc MS Director, Healthcare Administration Program \|Utah Valley University Dr. Ruthann Cunningham serves as Director of the Healthcare Administration Program and Assistant Professor at the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University. She previously served as Population Health Network Engagement Lead, Consultant and Clinical Research Senior at Intermountain Healthcare, and as Health & Wellness Author and Circulation Manager at Deseret Book. Ruthann earned her DHSc degree in Health Science, Leadership & Organizational Behavior from AT Still University, and her MS degree in Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics and her BS degree in Fitness & Wellness Management from Brigham Young University.
Yamila Harris MBA Global Head of Support, IT Service Delivery \| Munich Re Group Yamila Harris serves as Global Head of Support, IT Service Delivery at Munich Re Group, a world leader in reinsurance and insurance-related risk solutions. She also serves as a Board Member at Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC) and Mentor in the HITEC Emerging Executive Program (EEP). In 2020, she was named as a Great Minds in STEM Luminary Award and as a Stetson University Business School Foundation Ted Surynt Leadership Award recipient, and as a HITEC 100 Award recipient for the 4th consecutive year. She previously served as Vice President of Service Delivery at Atos, Board Member at omegaUp, Senior Director of Global Workplace Technology Services & End User Experience at Alight Solutions, Executive Director of Regional Business Enablement - Worldwide, Office of the CIO at DXC Technology, IT Executive Director of Global Contact Center Technology Services at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IT Director & Senior Manager at Dell, Director of IT Services at Humana, and IT Customer Experience Manager & Director of Health Information Management at Leon Medical Centers. Yamila earned her MBA in Business Administration & Executive Leadership from Stetson University and her BS degree in Business Administration & Management from Miami Dade College.
Success Stories
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LEARN TO LEAD

Women's Leadership is designed to empower and support women transitioning into and advancing within leadership roles. This comprehensive program provides participants with the tools, skills, and networks necessary to thrive in executive positions. Through a blend of coaching sessions, interactive workshops, and peer-to-peer learning, participants will enhance their leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and professional growth. This program is led by renowned women’s leadership experts, including UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez, and features top-tier instructors, VIP panelists, leadership assessments, 1:1 consultation, and networking opportunities with peers and mentors.

For information about corporate partner discounts, group rates or scholarships, please contact Stephanie Chapple, Professional Education Coordinator at (801) 863-8005 or schapple@uvu.edu.

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