Leadership & Entrepreneurship

The Center for Global Leadership and Team Development

The Center for Global Leadership and Team Development (CLTD) is a vital component of the MBA experience at UC Irvine. The center is a resource for learning and enhancing skills in areas critical to professional effectiveness and sponsors an array of events that bring industry experts and business leaders to campus.

Through a variety of programs, the center offers opportunities beyond the classroom and workplace to develop managerial skills critical to success. Our programs include:

  • Mentoring Program
  • Professional Skills Development
  • Executive Speaker Series
  • Social Responsibility Initiative

Visit the CLTD website at http://www.merage.uci.edu/go/cld

The Don Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Don Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CEI) promotes education and understanding about the development of creative new business and social ventures. Led by the Graduate School of Management, CEI provides a central resource for UC Irvine students and the community. Current educational and community activities supported by CEI include:

  • Campus-Wide Business Plan Competition
  • Irvine Innovation Initiative (I3)
  • Workshops on entrepreneurship
  • Research and articles from faculty experts on innovation
  • Community Speakers

CEI’s activities are complemented by extensive coursework in entrepreneurship and the student-driven Entrepreneur Association.

Visit the CEI website at http://www.merage.uci.edu/go/cei