Executive Courses
Two-to-three-day executive courses curated by AKSOB’s six institutes. Designed for executives who want sharp, specific capability without committing to a multi-course program.
The Portfolio
Standalone open coursesShort executive courses offered by each institute and designed to stand on their own. Delivered over two to three days, each course focuses on a single capability and is offered with scheduled dates and open registration.
Certificate-track coursesSelected courses from the three Executive Certificates are also offered independently to senior professionals not pursuing the full credential. These courses are identified as “Certificate Track” in the catalog, and completed credits may later be recognized toward the corresponding Executive Certificate or the EMBA.
Institute for Banking and Finance (IBAF)
Accounting for ExecutivesFinancial statements as decision-making instruments, for executives who need to read, pressure-test, and act on financial data. Certificate Track • 1.5 credits |
14–16 Oct 2026 3 days • 21 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Sustainable Finance and ESG InvestingHow ESG performance now shapes capital allocation, green bonds, and investor reporting at the senior level. |
20–21 Nov 2026 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Financial Technology (FinTech)How financial technology and AI are reshaping the delivery and management of financial services. Certificate Track • 1.5 credits |
15–17 Apr 2027 3 days • 21 hours |
Beirut campus Blended |
Investment Analysis and Portfolio ConstructionConventional and emerging asset classes—from equities and bonds to digital assets—for senior decision-makers. Certificate Track |
13–14 May 2027 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Islamic Finance for Senior LeadersSharia-compliant finance principles, products, and the strategic context of Islamic banking in MENA. |
10–11 Jun 2027 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Institute of Family and Entrepreneurial Business (IFEB)
Family Business GovernanceFamily councils, family constitutions, and the architecture that sustains owner-led firms across generations |
22–23 Oct 2026 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Succession Planning and Next Generation LeadershipDesigning successful generational transitions — from preparing successors to formalizing handover processes. |
19–20 Nov 2026 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Entrepreneurial Strategy and New Venture CreationFrom idea to market — opportunity recognition, business modeling, and the early-stage strategic decisions that shape outcomes. |
11–12 Feb 2027 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus Blended |
Family Office ManagementThe structures, governance, and investment frameworks of single-family and multi-family offices in the regional context. |
18–19 Mar 2027 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Conflict Resolution in Family EnterprisesThe structural causes of family-business conflict and the negotiation, mediation, and governance tools to resolve them. |
20–21 May 2027 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies (IHT)
IHT serves one of the region’s most dynamic industries, equipping operators and senior managers to navigate evolving traveler expectations, technology, and sustainability.
Strategic Hospitality ManagementIndustry structure, asset strategy, and the strategic decisions that distinguish leading regional operators. |
15–16 Oct 2026 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Revenue Management and Distribution StrategyYield management, channel strategy, and the analytics behind profitable hospitality operations. |
12–13 Nov 2026 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
The Experience Economy and Service DesignThe discipline of designing service ventures that generate emotional return and commercial loyalty. |
4–5 Feb 2027 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Sustainable Tourism and Destination DevelopmentHow operators, governments, and investors shape destinations responsibly — ESG, community impact, and the long-term economics of place. |
11–12 Mar 2027 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus Blended |
Food and Beverage Operations ExcellenceOperational efficiency, menu engineering, and cost control for senior restaurant and hotel F&B leaders. |
13–14 May 2027 2 days • 14 hours |
Byblos campus In person |
Institute of Human Resources Management (IHR)
Strategic Human Resources ManagementHR strategy as competitive advantage—workforce planning, organizational design, and the alignment of human capital with enterprise strategy. |
14–15 May 2026 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Executive Leadership and Communication SkillsLeadership styles, executive presence, influence, and the communication skills required to lead at scale. Certificate Track: Consultancy & Sustainability • 1.5 credits |
11–12 Jun 2026 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Negotiation and Conflict ResolutionThe principled negotiation framework, applied across boardroom, commercial, and intra-organizational settings. |
15–16 Oct 2026 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Talent Analytics and Workforce PlanningPeople data as a strategic asset—workforce analytics, predictive turnover modeling, and evidence-based HR. |
16–27 Nov 2026 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus Blended |
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Senior LevelDEI strategy as senior leadership responsibility—beyond compliance, into culture, performance, and competitive positioning. |
4–5 Feb 2027 2 days • 14 hours |
Beirut campus In person |
Leadership Boot CampAn intensive workshop to build executive-level leadership skills, with active simulation and peer feedback. |
22–24 Apr 2027 3 days • 21 hours |
Byblos campus In person |
How to Register
Open-enrollment courses are managed by their respective institutes, with the Executive Education office providing oversight and a single point of contact for prospective executives.
Express interest
Submit the open-enrollment form. Tell us which institute, which course (or courses), and whether you are registering as an individual or on behalf of an organization.
Receive your certificate of completion
Upon successful completion of the course, executives receive a certificate of completion from the Adnan Kassar School of Business. However, only certificate-track courses are recognized for credit toward the corresponding Executive Certificate or the EMBA.
Start with a Question
David Matta, Director of Executive Education
david.matta@lau.edu.lb · +961 1 786 456 · ext. 1611