Barbara E. Kahn, dean of the School of Business Administration, teaches a marketing leadership module as part of a new partnership between the school and the Young Presidents' Organization of Miami.

The University of Miami School of Business Administration has announced a new partnership with the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) of Miami through which students will gain invaluable mentoring opportunities and YPO members will gain access to specialized executive education offerings.

YPO, whose mission is to “develop better leaders through education and idea exchange,” is an elite organization that brings together highly successful corporate presidents, CEOs, and board members, all of whom are under the age of 45. As part of the partnership, YPO members will mentor students, work with them on consulting projects, serve as coaches in the school’s annual business plan competition, give guest lectures, and offer student internships.

“This new partnership provides a terrific opportunity for the School of Business to link our students with YPO of Miami, which represents some of the most distinguished young executives in our community,” said Barbara E. Kahn, dean of the School of Business Administration. “We look forward to working with YPO to enhance our students’ experience and our curriculum and to help us develop future YPO members.”

As part of the partnership, YPO members will be able to take advantage of executive education programs designed specifically for them, including the YPO Executive Development Series, which kicked off the partnership at the school on January 7. Entitled “Leadership in a Changing World,” this inaugural session drew 36 YPO members. The program consisted of four modules: marketing leadership, strategic options in challenging economic times, emerging markets, and leading through change.

“YPO Miami is pleased to be embarking on this partnership with UM,” said Joanna Schwartz, YPO Miami’s vice education chair. “We are excited about our members sharing their knowledge and hard-won wisdom with School of Business students, and  looking forward to our members’ participation in the school’s wonderful executive programs, such as the one that marked the start of our relationship.”