September 2026 | Monthly Newsletter from Wharton Executive Education

Prefer to Buy Rather than Build? Start with a Plan

Prefer to Buy Rather than Build? Start with a Plan

22 percent of search fund entrepreneurs exit with $10M or more. 22 percent exit with nothing. Wharton Online’s new elective is built around what separates them. Read More

What We’re Reading: Faculty on Books Worth Your Time

What We’re Reading: Faculty on Books Worth Your Time

A shortlist for the waning days of summer: Wharton faculty on the books worth finishing, and why each one earned the time. Read More

A Story That Started on 9/12: Rising From Ground Zero

A Story That Started on 9/12: Rising From Ground Zero

The FDNY spent 261 days at Ground Zero, then two decades transforming itself. The authors of Rising From Ground Zero speak on what carried it through. Read More

See It My Way: Top Tips for Persuading Others

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See It My Way: Top Tips for Persuading Others

Increase your influence and get more of what you want by mastering five steps in the art of persuasion. Read More


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General Management Program

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Invigorate, strengthen, and refine your leadership skills while elevating your management skills. Gain operational insight as you advance your business acumen with a focused curriculum that covers finance, leadership, marketing, and strategy. Accelerate your career while building…

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Family Wealth Management: Advanced Financial Strategies

Oct. 5 – 9, 2026
Philadelphia, PA

A historic intergenerational wealth transfer of $84 trillion is underway. This period presents a unique opportunity for wealth advisors to enhance services for family offices and ultra-high-net-worth clients. This program offers advanced strategies to manage financial assets…

Leading AI and Digital Transformation

Oct. 19 – 23, 2026
Philadelphia, PA

Emerging digital technologies present strategic threats and new opportunities for innovation and growth. In this program, you’ll develop a framework to lead in the face of digital disruption — including how to harness AI to drive competitive advantage and smarter decision-making.

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The Resilient Leader: Strategies for Leading Through Uncertainty

Nov. 10 – 13, 2026
Philadelphia, PA

Today’s leaders operate in continuous uncertainty rather than occasional disruption. This program is an immersive, research-driven playbook that helps executives develop resilience as a strategic leadership capability, not simply a personal trait. Participants learn practical…

Participant Stories

Stepping onto the Wharton campus for the Pricing Strategies program felt like entering a space built for leaders who want to think sharper and act smarter. Over the program, learning from distinguished Professor Jagmohan Raju and Professor John Zhang wasn’t just an academic experience — it was a leadership exercise in how pricing shapes strategy, competitiveness, and long-term value creation.

The journey moved from foundational principles to complex real-world case studies that challenged how leaders make decisions under uncertainty. Every element — from the curriculum design to the operational excellence of the program — reflected Wharton’s commitment to developing leaders who can navigate complexity with clarity.

What made the experience even more powerful was the cohort: executives and professionals representing industries and geographies across the globe. The discussions, debates, and shared perspectives elevated the learning far beyond the classroom. I left Wharton with a stronger strategic lens and a renewed focus on applying these insights to drive impact in my work.”

Sakesh Shetty Director Sales Aftermarket Business, MANN+HUMMEL Group

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