Executive Education
Where Innovation Meets Excellence
Welcome to the College of Social Science's Executive Education hub.
We are thrilled to introduce a cutting-edge approach to continuous professional development (CPD) designed to empower leaders and professionals.
We offer expert-led courses designed to elevate your leadership skills, drive organisational growth, and keep you at the forefront of your industry.
With our world-class expertise, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools needed to succeed and make a lasting impact.
Join us and be part of a transformative journey towards professional growth and achievement!
Current courses
The LeadHERship Retreat
Dates: 8th & 9th September 2025
Location: Adam Smith Business School, 2 Discovery Place, Glasgow, G11 6EY with overnight stay in the Grovesnor Hotel in Glasgow's West End.
Overview:
Boost your executive presence: Gain the essential tools to strengthen your executive presence, all while enjoying a retreat in the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant West End. Prioritising your wellbeing, this experience will help you connect with a like-minded, supportive women community that share your ambitions.
Designed for aspiring and established leaders: Tailored for women ready to elevate their leadership careers, whether you are stepping into a leadership role or ready to take the next big step in your executive journey.
Reflect, reimagine, and set ambitious goals: Create a space to reflect on your leadership journey, define your professional aspirations, and set bold, future-focused goals within an inspiring, empowering, and safe environment.
Find out more about The LeadHERship Retreat
What are the benefits to participants?
Promotability
Increase your chances of career advancement
Changing Mindsets
Shift perspectives and develop a more strategic and innovative approach to leadership
Filling Skill/Knowledge Gaps
Address specific areas of development to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving workplace environment.
Improve Performance
Gain practical skills that can be immediately applied to drive better performance in your role.
Growing Networks
Build valuable connections with like-minded peers, expanding your professional network.
Competitive Edge
Stand out in your industry by acquiring advanced knowledge and expertise.
For Individuals
Executive Education is a powerful and transformative tool for ongoing professional development.
It will provide you with the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, develop strategies for navigating emerging technologies and change, and stay ahead in an increasingly dynamic business and policy environment.
Our goal is to deliver innovative and impactful opportunities that will enable you to develop key skills, driving both personal growth and organisational success.
For Organisations
Our team is ready to support your organisation in tackling industry or policy-specific challenges. We specialise in creating solutions that can be co-developed ensuring they align with your objectives. Together, we can build and refine these solutions to drive success.
For further information or to explore potential partnership opportunities, reach out now to our team socsci-execed@glasgow.ac.uk
Meet our experts
Professor Graeme Roy
"Our Executive Education programmes equip leaders with the advanced skills and critical knowledge necessary to drive organisational change, shape policy, and generate positive social impact. At the University of Glasgow, our training seeks to foster intellectual growth, refine strategic decision-making, and cultivate a deeper understanding of complex global challenges. By engaging with diverse perspectives, participants are empowered to transform their organisations into more innovative, inclusive, and effective entities."
Professor Christopher Chapman
Chair in Educational Policy and Practice
"Working with senior leaders in a university context provides a safe space to unpack challenging issues and generate innovative solutions to real life issues, tensions and dilemmas with colleagues from diverse backgrounds with contrasting expertise and experience."
Professor Irene-Marie Esser
Dean of Graduate Studies
"Executive Education ensures that one is aware of current developments, brushing up on one’s skills and broadening one’s knowledge base. It is an ideal opportunity to learn to think more critically, analyse different viewpoints and get to know a wide range of people both professionally and socially."
Professor Nicola McEwan
Director of the Centre for Public Policy
"Executive Education plays a pivotal role in shaping policy and practice by equipping emerging leaders with the strategic insight and practical skills needed to navigate complex challenges, fostering a new generation of informed decision-makers who will drive effective and impactful public policy."
Professor Robert Paton
Professor of Management, Adam Smith Business School
"It is designed to provide impactful outcomes, ones that provide a platform for growth and development, creating opportunities out of challenges and creating sustainable futures. By selecting Glasgow as your provider, you can be assured that our provision will be objective, grounded on research and measurably impactful."
Craig Elmer-White
"Executive Education is essential for driving organisational growth and unlocking the full potential of your team. At University of Glasgow, our experts are ready to help you tackle your unique organisational challenges through tailored CPD, empowering your organisation to thrive."