January 8, 2003

The Executive MBA at Illinois Sponsors
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Online Initiative

The Executive MBA at Illinois is the 2003 sponsor for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce "Roper Minute," a twice-monthly online resource offering insights and information on critical topics and issues facing the Chicagoland business community. As the 2003 underwriting organization, The Executive MBA at Illinois program has been involved in concept, launch, and execution of the show.

The Executive MBA at Illinois program expands to Chicago effective in the fall of 2003 and launches its recently revised (and shortened) 14-month program of study plus an overseas study for a total of 15 months. Classes will be offered in the Illini Center on Wacker Drive.

Kicking off the first Roper Minute of the year with host Jerry Roper was Director of The Executive MBA at Illinois Merle Giles. Giles' session focused on how companies ensure that employees have the tools and skills to make today's tough business decisions. Also appearing was Todd Miller, president and COO of the Revere Group and a 1981 graduate of the College with a BS in Business Administration.

Giles noted in his comments that an EMBA teaches competence in a broad range of business fundamentals as well as leadership skills to overcome today's business challenges. Most students are business executives who enter the program with a specific area of expertise. EMBA students learn to be aware of inconsistenies in behavior and decision making in order to spot problems before they get serious.