Which Program is Best for Me?
The IDB offers a range of professional development options for leaders as they progress through their careers. Program areas include logistics and technology, life cycle systems and engineering, leadership and organizational transformation, as well as stabilization and economic reconstruction. Program offerings range from one-day forums to week-long certificate programs to degree-granting programs that span 16-24 months with multiple residencies.
| Target Audience | Course Format | Educational Credits (average) | 2013 Program Datesǂ | |
Advanced Course |
- Logisticians charged with implementing executive direction who demonstrate potential for great responsibility - O-4 to O-6 Military - GS 13-15 Government Civilians - VP/Regional Director level Private Sector |
5-day residency | 39 CLPs* 3.9 CEUs** |
Jan 27-Feb 1 |
| Executive Course |
- Executive logisticians who set strategic direction and vision for their organizations - Flag officers - SES Cvilians - CEO/SVP Corporate Executives |
4-day residency | 28 CLPs* 2.8 CEUs** |
Jun 2-7 Sept 8-13 |
IU-UNC LogMBA |
- 5+ years of managerial-leadership experience - Intense desire to advanced to greater levels of responsibility |
- 80% online through Indiana University (IU) - 20% 4 residency modules, including 10-day study abroad in Europe or Asia |
MBA from IU and Certificate in Global Supply Chain Leadership from UNC | Spring 2014: - Applications due Jan 17, 2014 - Program lasts 2 years |
Log21 |
- High potential, early-career logisticians - O-2 to O-4 Military - GS 11-13 Government Civilians - Private Sector personnel with 3-7 years experience or those entering logistics as a second career |
5-day residency | 34 CLPs* 3.4 CEUs** |
Feb 24-Mar 1 |
Depot and Arsenal Executive Leadership Program |
- Depot, Arsenal and Ammunition Plant Leaders, including: Commanders, Deputy Commanders, Chiefs of Staff, Directors, and Deputy Directors - Private sector senior managers and directors in manufacturing, repair, and overhaul operations |
4 one-week residencies, including benchmarking tour and excluding corporate residency, and online learning modules | 200 CLPs* 15 CEUs** 200 PDHs*** |
Fall TBD Contact us for more info |
Life Cycle Executive Leadership Program |
- Those tasked with understanding & lowering life cycle costs across the life of an organization - O-4 to O-6 Military - GS 13-15 Government Civlians - Private Sector equivalents with 10-15 years experience |
5-day residency | 42 CLPs* 4.2 CEUs** |
Oct 27-Nov 1 |
Seminar on Logistics Cooperation for Stabilization and Reconstruction |
- Logisticians who are assigned to post-conflict/post-disaster situations with joint and international actions - O-4 to O-6 Military - GS 13-15 Government Civilians -Comparable level Private Sector, NGO, and IO participants |
5-day residency | Not Applicable |
Dates TBD Contact us for more info |
UNC-IDB Strategic Studies Fellows Program |
- High-potentials who wish to expand their understanding and knowledge of strategic studies - O-3 Military Officers -GS 10/11 Government Civilians - Comparable level Private Sector personnel |
5-week residency | 3 Graduate Credit Hours | Jun 23-July 26 |
Key: *: Continuous Learning Points | **: Continuing Education Units | ***: Professional Development Hours for Engineers (from NCSU) | ǂ Dates are subject to change; please contact us for more info.
Expression of Interest Form:
If you would like to have someone from the IDB contact you to evaluate which option may be best for you, please complete the form below indicating your areas of interest.