The Center for Leadership
Formation

Executive Education Programs

The Center for Leadership Formation (CLF) oversees all executive programs and provides innovative, world-class education to mid- to senior-level professionals with an emphasis on leadership, business expertise, and a commitment to social responsibility. We recognize that the business world is evolving before our eyes and in order to survive and thrive in this time of rapid change, organizations must be fast, flexible, and adaptive.

Leaders must learn to harness the power of today’s business drivers: technology, innovation, globalization, and above all else, leadership. No one understands these drivers better than the Seattle University Center for Leadership Formation and no one is better prepared to help you influence positive change in your organization and in your life.

Nationally Recognized

Seattle University's Leadership Executive MBA program is ranked 23 in the country, according to US News and World Report's 2013 Best Graduate School Rankings, in the category of "Best Business School" programs. Tied with Xavier and University of Maryland College Park, this is the 4th year in a row that the Leadership EMBA has been ranked in the Top 25 EMBA programs in the country by US News and World Report.

Learn more about the Albers School of Business and Economics' rankings.

Focus on Leadership

Seattle University’s curriculum is rooted in teaching solutions to real problems facing today’s business leaders with a focus on leadership development, core business skills, and social responsibility. Make an immediate difference at work and positively impact your organization’s bottom line.

Connect with high-caliber peers and faculty

Network, consult, and problem-solve in a collaborative class made up of other high-level professionals and top-tier faculty. Establish friendships and an unparalleled professional network that you will leverage for a lifetime.

Benefit from a convenient class schedule

Instruction is on a compressed schedule to accommodate the needs of busy managers who want to maximize their time and learning. Classes meet in compact modules, so you won’t have to sacrifice your lifestyle – professional or personal – to take the next step in your career.