The PMBA experience begins with an intensive orientation and introduction to the behavioral skills needed to excel in your MBA and business career.

The Leadership Challenge, required of all incoming students, focuses on communication, team building, and adaptive problem solving. It is structured to create a sense of community through a cohesive team atmosphere. The challenge sets expectations for future class involvement, and occurs during one weekend of your first and second semester.

Offered in an innovative format over the course of two weekends, the Leadership Challenge begins on Saturday morning of the first weekend and continues throughout Sunday afternoon for a weekend of intense interaction among students, faculty, and staff.

Tuition for Leadership Challenge I and II (2 credits) covers instructional expenses and all challenge activities.

If you are beginning your MBA study in fall 2008, you may choose from two sessions:

• August 16 & 17
• August 23 & 24

Please note: the Leadership Challenge is not offered in the summer session. Students beginning the MBA program in the summer session should enroll in the Leadership Challenge in the following fall semester.

For further information or to schedule an appointment please contact The Office of Graduate Business Programs at 610.519.4336 or mba@villanova.edu.