Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend business casual.

There are many hotels in close proximity to our location. For detailed information, please visit our interactive hotel map.

Rady Executive Education follows the US State Department guidelines. It is against University policy to contact the embassy directly for a participant. However, we have a standard letter that can be presented to the embassy if needed. If you would like to request this letter, please Contact us.

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Open Enrollment Programs and Learning Consortium Courses are held on UCSD’s main campus in the Executive Suite at the Rady School of Management.

Depending on your needs, Custom Programs may be held on our campus, at your site or at a conference facility of your choice.

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Executive Education describes the programs at graduate-level business schools that aim to give classes for chief executives and other top managers or entrepreneurs. These programs do not end in a degree.

An MBA, on the other hand, is a Masters Degree in Business Administration. This multiple-year program is available at the Rady School of Management in full-time, part-time (evenings) and executive (flex) formats.

Learn more about getting a Rady MBA.

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Rady Executive Development classes are offered a la carte, allowing people to fully benefit from taking a single course.

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At the Rady Center for Executive Development, we want our course participants to gain the most benefit from attending our courses, therefore we limit the number of individuals to 50 per class. However, we do constrain some of our programs to have fewer participants based on the subject material.

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Our courses vary in length. The Rady Center for Executive Development offers 4 hour tactical courses, referred to as the Learning Consortium. Open Enrollment Programs are also available that range from 1-5 day intensive explorations of a particular area. Custom Programs are tailored specifically to each company’s needs.

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At this time, the Rady Center for Executive Development does not offer distance learning courses. This area is being addressed, however and we seek to offer alternative learning options soon.

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The Rady Center for Executive Development does not issue UCSD course credit for any courses. Select programs offer certificates. If you require Continuing Education Units or other formal certification units please Contact us.

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A certificate of completion or a letter of completion on UCSD letterhead is available upon request for all programs. Some programs, including Biotech Demystified, provide a certificate upon completion. If you require proof of attendance, please Contact us.

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The Rady Center for Executive Development is continually improving and creating new courses and it is possible we’re working on a course you are seeking. We welcome input and suggestions for future courses. We also offer Custom Programs to companies seeking training in specific areas. If you have specific questions regarding unlisted courses or Custom Programs please Contact us.

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The Rady Center for Executive Development offers Custom Programs. These Custom Programs can be offered at a location designated by the hosting company. They can be adapted from those already offered through Open Enrollment Programs, or can be wholly designed based on the company’s need. For more information about Custom Programs at Rady please Contact us.

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Tuition for programs includes all program materials and most meals for the duration of the program. For individuals traveling to La Jolla, California, single room accommodations may be included for multiple day Open Enrollment programs. Please check the individual program page for hotel details. A list of local hotels can be found here.

Lodging is not included in the tuition for Learning Consortium programs.

Individual program fees vary due to the duration and requirements of each offering.

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Yes, we offer corporate group pricing, which is a 10% fee reduction for organizations that send 3 or more individuals to the same program session. Due to varying class sizes, notification of an organization’s number of attendees must be made in advance. For more information Contact us.

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Many companies offer training reimbursement for their employees, executives and board members to enhance their skills. If you are unsure of your company”s policy, either contact your HR department or Contact us.

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We accept several forms of payment including check, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Payments may be divided into multiple charges depending on the needs of the individual. For more information on payment options, please Contact us.

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Upon receipt of a written request, paid registrations may be cancelled, transferred to another person, or applied toward a registration in a future offering. Should the fee increase, the participant also shall be responsible for the difference between the original program fee and the new program fee. No refund will be made for partial participation.

Open Enrollment Programs

• Cancellation received 30+ days prior to program start date, no fee applies.
• Cancellation received 29 or fewer days prior to program start date, 100% cancellation fee applies.

Learning Consortium Programs

• Cancellation received 7+ days prior to program start date, registrant eligible for full refund or transfer to another Learning Consortium course. No cancellation fee applies.
• Cancellation received 1-6 days prior to program start date, registrant eligible for transfer to another Learning Consortium course. No cancellation fee applies.
• Cancellation received fewer than 24 hours prior to start of program, 100% cancellation fee applies.

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No. The listed registration price is the cost to attend any portion of a Rady Executive Development course.

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