They can take part in case development, student business projects, and research projects. They receive research summaries and other Darden publications, enjoy the use of Darden's Camp Library and research resources, attend recruiting workshops sponsored by the Career Development Center, and receive notice of Executive Education programs. Executive Education Darden is committed to a process of life-long learning, and offers classes through its Executive Education programs for practicing middle and senior managers. The same faculty who teach Darden's MBAs also teach executive participants. The Distinguished Speaker Series provides a forum for faculty, students and senior executives to discuss business issues throughout the year.
Speakers represent a variety of experiences, industries, and geographical regions.
The Batten Institute, a major program center at The Darden School, focuses on how entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial organizations create, lead, and transform global enterprises. Beginning this fall The Darden School hopes to extend learning beyond the barriers of conventional thought and practice by inviting senior executives from today's most innovative businesses to teach in its MBA program. As part of the Batten Institute, the Batten Fellows Program will establish a network of non-traditional faculty who will share their business knowledge with MBA students. For details about how a senior member of you organization can become a Batten Fellow, contact your Account Manager.