The International School of Economics in Tbilisi (ISET) invites applications for participation in the 2018 “Executive Leadership” program.

“Executive leadership” program is an intensive four-month course from February to May 2018 designed for entrepreneurs and business executives who strive to take their careers to the next level or wish to develop their professional network. Unique for Georgia, this program is designed to serve the needs of modern leaders by linking economics and finance concepts to establishing and running businesses in the Georgian context.

The deadline for application is January 20, 2018.

The program consists of four thematic modules covering the whole spectrum of leadership skills:

• Economics and Policy

• Finance

• Strategic Management and Leadership

• Marketing and Communications

Each module consists of 48 hours of face-to-face interaction, including a two-day concluding seminar held outside Tbilisi in prime locations such as the Borjomi Palace and Gudauri Marco Polo hotels. Additionally, participants will be invited to attend guest lectures and visit successful Georgian businesses.

The program is delivered by a unique group of outstanding role models and recognized leaders in their respective fields. More than 20 prominent Georgian and international entrepreneurs, scholars, and policymakers will contribute to the program through masterclasses and guest lectures.

Participants can choose to enroll in any number of thematic modules and will receive appropriate certification. However, “Executive Leader” certificates will only be awarded to individuals completing all four modules within the span of two academic years. The requirement to attend all four modules can be waived for participants with appropriate backgrounds.

The working language of the program is English.

Program Structure

The first 4-month cycle of the program will be delivered from 1 February to 31 May 2018.

Meetings will be held two or three times per week, during evening hours and weekends.

• Classes – every Thursday (19-21h) & Saturday (10-16h)

• Guest speakers – two Tuesdays per month (19-21h)

• Enterprise visits – once a month, in late afternoons (17-19h)

• Concluding seminars – last weekend of each month (from 12pm on Saturday to 16pm on Sunday).

Tuition Fees

The cost of tuition is 440 USD per module, to be paid prior to the beginning of the module. This includes the cost of room and board at Borjomi Palace and Gudauri Marco Polo hotels.

ISET welcomes individual as well as corporate applications. Companies nominating more than one candidate for participation in the program will be eligible for discounts of 20% for the second candidate, and 30% for every subsequent participant.

Alumni of ISET’s BA, MA, and executive programs are entitled to a 20% discount.

For inquiries about corporate sponsorship options, please contact Nino Tandilashvili, Head of Executive Education at ISET: [email protected]

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following documents (in English) to [email protected]

• CV

• Motivation letter

• Reference letter from employer or direct supervisor (only for corporate sponsorship)

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

• Application deadline: 20 January 2018

• Interview results: 26 January 2018

• Classes begin: 1 February 2018

Contact Us

For inquiries please contact Ms. Nino Mukhuradze, Academic Programs Coordinator at:

+995 322 507 177 (ext. 102)

[email protected]