• 50 years in business (founded in 1954; first program in 1956) Was the first national institution to offer training in executive and organizational development.
• Consistently ranked in the top 25 among other providers nationally and internationally
• Consistently ranked as "outstanding" by participants (junior, middle and senior-level managers and executives). High value per dollar.
• Utilizes worldwide faculty network and the very best of Smeal. List of 48 faculty includes two of the top 10 executive coaches, the "father" of supply chain management, a Goldman Sachs fellow in finance, and the top business-to-business marketer. We strive for a mix of industry, consulting, academia to provide the best in research and real-world practices
• Programs are delivered on-campus or off-campus - Typical class length is 5 days
• Approximately 1,100 executives pass various open and custom programs each year representing 150 private, public, and government organizations.

The mission of Penn State Executive Programs is to maximize the performance of our customers. We will succeed by:

• Meeting the continual learning needs of our corporate clients and alumni regionally, nationally, and internationally
• Enhancing the brand and reputation of Penn State and Smeal in the market
• Providing a forum for the exchange of new knowledge advances
• Partnering with Research Centers, other colleges, and Outreach to penetrate the market
• Making a positive financial contribution to support Smeal's goals

Penn State Executive Programs will be the benchmark in providing integrated learning solutions for senior leaders and organizations incorporating the assessment, design, development, delivery, management, and measurement of executive programs that develop talent and deliver results.