Lifelong Learning for COB Alumni – Exclusive Discount!

Hey alums!  Did you know that you can continue your UofL education through our professional development programs and workshops at preferred alumni pricing?  Whether you are two blocks or two thousand miles from campus, we have programs to fit your professional development needs.  Redeem promocode ALUMNI25 when you register for any of our Corporate and Executive Education programs to receive 25% off of the program price?   

Here are a few opportunities that are coming up: 

IN PERSON ProStart:  Empowering New Professionals for Career Success 

Program dates:  March 26-27, 2025 

Program format and location:  2 Days at UofL’s Shelby Campus in Louisville 

Preferred pricing:  $1,100 program fee – $275 College of Business alumni discount = $825 total program price 

• Designed to equip young professional with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the workplace. 

• Perfect for young professionals or those transitioning from the military to the private sector 

• Special offer for HR managers:  We are so convinced that you will want to incorporate ProStart into your strategic onboarding processes that we are offering you a complimentary seat in ProStart when you register a young professional from your organization.  We want you to see the program for yourself!  ($1,100 value) 

ONLINE Your Brand Matters:  How Your Personal Brand Connects to Your Professional Success 

Program dates:  April 17, 2025 – Program dates 

Program format:  1 day, live online via Zoom 

Preferred pricing:  $495 program fee – $123.75 College of Business alumni discount = $371.25 total program price 

• Actionable understanding of how your personal brand drives your professional success with practical tools to assess and refine your personal brand. 

• Repository of digital tools to manage branding success over time. 

ONLINE Restaurant Franchise Excellence:  Accelerating Unit Expansion 

Next cohort begins:  April 14, 2025 – Next cohort begins 

Program format:  6 months online learning 

March 3, 2025 – Scholarship deadline (10 fully paid scholarships offered each cohort) 

March 31, 3025 – Program application (limited to 15 participants) 

Preferred pricing:  $4,300 program fee – $1,075 College of Business alumni discount = $3,225 total program price 

• For restaurant franchise managers aiming to scale their leadership from overseeing one or two units to managing two units or more. 

• Perfect for professionals aspiring to roles such a Area Coaches or District Managers. 

ONLINE  Restaurant Franchise Excellence:  Accelerating Enterprise Growth 

June 17, 2025 – Next cohort begins 

Program format:  12 months, online learning plus 3 day residency in Louisville, Kentucky 

April 11, 2025 – Scholarship deadline (10 fully paid scholarships offered each cohort) 

May 9, 2025 – Program application (limited to 15 participants) 

Preferred pricing:  $14,000 program fee – $3,500 College of Business alumni discount = $10,500 total program price (excludeds travel costs for Louisville residency) 

• An exclusive strategic leadership journey for seasoned restaurant franchise leaders in roles such as regional, district, or multi-unit managers; operations mangers and directors, vice presidents, and presidents.  

• Deep dive into strategic growth, operational excellence, and preparation to oversee large-scale operations.  

For questions about these and other Corporate and Executive Education programs contact Manuela Perrie at manuela.perri@louisville.edu. 

PARTNER WITH THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS FOR YOUR CORPORATE RETREAT 

Want to host a strategic retreat that your team will talk about for years? The University of Louisville Corporate and Executive Education team can partner with you in planning and delivering your annual retreat or corporate gathering.   

• We have access to an amazing array of UofL faculty, industry leaders, and guest speakers to fill your strategic event with knowledge, practical tools and assessments, and inspiration.   

• We can assist in combining your retreat with incredible Louisville and Kentucky experiences. Imagine team building on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, an afternoon of connecting at the Kentucky Horse Park, or hosting your celebration dinner at the world famous Churchill Downs.  

• We are a premier destination with a variety of facility options, or we can come to you. And if your retreat takes place in the Bahamas, even better (a little Exec Ed humor).   

We have great options, all infused with that unmistakable College of Business Cardinal Spirit, so reach out to Manuela Perri at manuela.perri@louisville.edu to get the conversation started.