The training and network to become a leader in the marketplace
Competitive
Advantage
Network
Hundreds of professional contacts
Training
10x Framework to tackle any problem
Experience
Challenges, internships, projects
Credentials
A digital syllabus of your journey
Profile filled with connections, posts, credentials
The Institute and The Academy at AMU work in harmony: Years 1–2 (Core): Learn the Liberal Arts in the classroom and a suite of 12 interdisciplinary leadership skills in The Institute. Years 3–4 (Electives): Study an academic major in the classroom and gain specialized skills and career on-ramps in The Institute.
September: DECORUM
Challenge: 1-minute toast at the Etiquette Dinner
Template: Toast Template
Expert: Len Logsdail, master tailor
Prize: Tie or Necklace
Cultural Event: Etiquette Dinner
The Institute’s backbone is a heuristic to solve any professional problem.
Theme:
PROFESSIONAL FOCUS
Professional focus each month
Challenge:
PROBLEM & PRIZE
Problem to solve and prize to win
Template:
FRAMEWORK
Framework to solve the challenge
Expert:
INDUSTRY LEADER
Industry leader to guide you
Work:
TIME & TEAM
Time and team to build your solution
Solution:
PRESENTATION
Opportunity to present your solution
Business Start-Up Month
BIG MEET
Scholars are issued the challenge and break into teams to plan for the month ahead.
PROFESSIONAL FORMATION: MASTERCLASS
Entrepreneur and CEO Dave Durand shares key insights, lessons, and strategies for virtuous leadership and starting a business.
PROFESSIONAL FORMATION: ROUNTABLE I
Scholars work in teams to fill out the business plan template with the guidance of The Institute's Fellows and staff.
CULTURAL FORMATION: FORD & EDISON ESTATES
Scholars explore the fascinating lives of two iconic inventors and leaders, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, at their stunning winter homes.
PROFESSIONAL FORMATION: ROUNDTABLE II
Scholars work in teams to refine their business plan with the feedback of The Institute's Fellows and staff.
PROFESSIONAL FORMATION: SHARK TANK
Teams present their business plan to a panel of sharks and a live-audience of 450. The winning team receives a $10,000 seed investment to start their company.
PERSONAL FORMATION: PODCAST
Dr. Bottaro coaches Scholars in their spiritual, psychological, and philosophical growth through an exclusive podcast.
PERSONAL FORMATION MENTORING
Scholars meet with their assigned Mentor to discuss the Business Start-Ups Module, their studies at AMU, and their future goals.
"Students are challenged to pursue an education that combines excellence in humanistic and cultural development with specialized professional training"- Pope John Paul II, Ex Corde Ecclesiae
| Two Levels of Participation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scholars | Participants | |
| Time Commitment | 10 Hours per Month | 2 Hours per Semester |
| Formation Level | Intensive | Foundational |
| Enrollment | Acceptance Required | Voluntary Opt-In |
| Scholarship | Yes | No |
| Student Fees | $0 Student Fees - Donor Sponsored | $0 Student Fees - Donor Sponsored |
| Career Services | ||
| Professional Formation | ||
| Personal Formation | ||
| Cultural Formation | ||
Criteria to Apply
- Submit an undergraduate application to AMU
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Transfer students: eligible if at least 4 semesters remain at AMU
- Current AMU students: eligible if applying during their first Fall semester
Process
- Application: Submit your application to The Institute
- Interview: Our Recruitment Specialist will contact you to schedule an interview
- Acceptance: You will receive an email & letter of acceptance with a sign-up form
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