Since EIP customizes each program to our partner s institutional interests, the topics and structure of each program varies considerably. The following are the most current executive training activities. Participants in our International Administrative Officers program have noted the exceptional value from interacting with students and professors at the School of Public Policy and UC Berkeley in general. Integration into the GSPP community provides formal and informal learning opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom. International Administrative Officers audit one or two semesters of classes where they select from an abundant course listing in public policy and management, finance, economics and econometrics, environmental policy, housing policy, quantitative analysis, information policy and management, and leadership.
Administrative officers interact with faculty and are assigned a sponsoring faculty member.
Below is an example of courses that an Administrative Officer could audit at the Goldman School of Public Policy. Near the end of their stay, the Administrative Officers are assigned to a local public institution of their choice for a week-long tour of duty. In this immersion phase of the program, they are also assigned a mentor who introduces them to the agency and assures that they have a worthwhile experience. The skills and experiences learned during their residency are brought back with the administrative officers for improved public management in their home country. Executive and International Programs revived the Berkeley Hong Kong Project by hosting one Administrative Officer.