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About the Executive Education Center
The Executive Education Center (EEC) at HBKU serves as the university’s premier platform for executive learning, delivering strategically designed programs that empower leaders across the public and private sectors in Qatar, the Gulf region, and beyond.
Drawing on HBKU’s world-class faculty and extensive professional expertise, the EEC develops customized and open learning journeys that address the unique needs of stakeholder organizations and forward-thinking leaders. Our programs are delivered in collaboration with partners across Qatar Foundation’s Education City ecosystem and other internationally renowned institutions, ensuring cutting-edge insights and best practices.
Custom Programs
Future Leaders Program
HBKU’s Executive Education Center (EEC) partnered with Oman’s Royal Academy of Management to deliver the Future Leaders Program, targeting 50 young Omani professionals under the age of 34, and preparing them for leadership roles within the public sector. The program focused on building capabilities in change management, strategic thinking, communication, growth mindsets, and geopolitics. Equipping participants with the skills needed to navigate complex leadership challenges that affect contemporary public sector organizations.
Public Policy and Strategy Planning and Execution
The EEC partnered with Oman’s Royal Academy of Management to deliver a bilingual program in Muscat for 20 Director Generals from a range of sectors. The program covered the entire public policy cycle, combining hands-on sessions, case studies from Oman and Qatar, and discussions with senior officials to provide a rich and practical learning experience. Participants explored strategies to enhance policy effectiveness and drive sustainable governance reforms, drawing on both local insights and global best practices.
Executive Learning Sessions (QIA)
The Executive Education Center (EEC) partnered with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) to deliver a series of executive learning sessions designed to build knowledge and leadership capabilities across the organization. The sessions covered a diverse range of themes, including Introduction to Islam, governance of special economic zones, women in leadership, and risk management.
Led by HBKU faculty experts, the sessions provided participants with valuable insights into cultural and ethical frameworks, global economic trends, inclusive leadership practices, and effective approaches to managing organizational risk. This partnership reflects EEC’s commitment to supporting QIA in attaining their strategic objectives.
Empowering Leaders and Embracing Innovation (QDB)
The Executive Education Center (EEC) partnered with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to deliver a series of strategic learning sessions aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities, and advancing digital innovation across the organization. The sessions explored key themes, including Women in Leadership, The Future of Banking, and Quantum Computing.
Facilitated by HBKU faculty and industry experts, participants gained practical insights into leadership development, strategic career growth, and the application of emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing within the banking sector. This collaboration demonstrates EEC’s commitment to supporting QDB in building a future-ready workforce, and fostering organizational excellence in both human capital and technological innovation.
Upcoming Open Programs
AI for Business Leaders: Foundations, Applications, and Leading Change
This executive program is designed for senior leaders, managers, and decision-makers seeking to build an AI literacy and lead responsible AI adoption within their organizations. Co-delivered by HBKU, in collaboration with a leading UK university and industry experts, the program provides a strategic and practical understanding of how AI can drive both personal and organizational transformation.
Participants will explore real-world applications of AI across sectors, learn how to identify opportunities for automation and data-driven decision-making, and develop strategies for implementing AI responsibly and effectively. Through interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and expert-led sessions, leaders will gain the knowledge and tools needed to shape and guide their individual and organizational AI agendas.
Robotics for Business Leaders: Applications and Readiness
This executive program is designed for senior professionals, executives, and decision-makers from both the public and private sectors who are looking to explore robotics applications, assess Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) models, and align adoption with their strategic objectives. Co-delivered by HBKU faculty and global industry experts, the program offers a practical, business-focused approach to understanding and harnessing robotics, equipping leaders with the insights needed for successful implementation.
Quantum Innovation for Strategic Leaders
This executive program is designed for professionals, leaders, and decision-makers from the public and private sectors, particularly those working in finance, logistics, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, cybersecurity, and national digital transformation. The program introduces participants to quantum technologies and their transformative impact across industries, while highlighting Qatar’s emerging role within the global quantum ecosystem.
Applied Sustainability Strategies
This executive program is designed for senior professionals and decision-makers across the public and private sectors who work in sustainability, strategy, operations, or environmental management roles. The program equips participants with essential knowledge and practical tools to address sustainability challenges effectively. Through a focus on systems thinking, life cycle perspectives, and circular economy strategies, participants learn how to integrate sustainable practices into organizational strategy and operations in a meaningful and actionable way.
Leading in Supply Chain and Procurement
This executive program is designed for senior professionals and decision-makers across the public and private sectors working in procurement, logistics, operations, sustainability, or strategy roles. The program equips leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate today’s dynamic supply chain landscape, focusing on strategies that align operational efficiency with both environmental and economic objectives.
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution in Practice: Skills and Strategy
This program is designed for senior leaders, managers, and decision-makers from both the public and private sectors. Co-delivered by HBKU faculty and experienced practitioners, the program offers a practical, skills-based learning experience that equips participants with the tools and strategies needed to negotiate effectively and resolve conflicts with confidence. Through interactive sessions and real-world scenarios, participants will strengthen their ability to navigate complex negotiations and foster productive outcomes in their organizations.