That fact lends immediate credibility to each of us coming out of the program. Even 10 or 12 years after graduation, you still get phone calls because someone heard you have that credential. The Institute provides a broad educational foundation that will serve students throughout their careers rather than simply teaching the techniques of today's practitioner. Students gain analysis and problem-solving skills needed to handle any situation that arises in the workplace. The flexible curriculum enables students to tailor their courses to their individual interests while fulfilling the general requirements for the degree.
Students benefit from the wide-ranging research interests of the faculty.
The Institute faculty taught me to think about the process, to think in a more strategic way about what I want to accomplish, and to understand the reasons behind things like affirmative action and diversity. They gave me the framework to think about human resources. Many views of the workplace are strongly espoused at the Institute, but no single ideology takes precedence. In addition, there is a constant influx of distinguished scholars, leaders in labor and business, and government officials at the Institute to attend seminars and conferences, bringing fresh perspectives and current issues from the workplace. The Institute's diverse academic grounding provides breadth and perspective not found in any one discipline.