Balda to Lead PDX Executive Ed Expansion

The University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business has named Dr. Wes Balda assistant dean for Portland programs, including the twenty-six-year-old Oregon Executive MBA. Charged with leading the college's efforts to engage Portland and Northwest businesses in new ways, Balda will oversee the creation of a "building block" model of executive education--one that is currently offered by only a few other executive MBA programs in the world.

This new model will enable professionals to earn certificates in specific knowledge areas without being required to enroll in the full executive MBA program (though the full MBA will continue to be obtainable through the completion of multiple certificates). Also reflecting the concept of "just-in-time education" is Balda's plan for the development of short courses and corporate programs--including international study tours--that can be custom-tailored to an organization's specific needs. "I am honored to have been selected to lead a flagship program of global caliber during this exciting period of transition," said Balda, who begins his new position June 15.

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