University of Maryland Certificate in Innovation Management Program Early Registration December 13, 2009

Early registration is starting! Earn a Certificate in Innovation Management through five, one-day courses starting this January.

Innovation is the key to growth, revitalization, and the creation of value for your customers, your shareholders and society. With today's pace of technological advancement and globalization, an entrepreneurial approach to innovation that considers business and technology is essential for all companies and organizations to succeed and thrive.

Two nationally-acclaimed schools at the University of Maryland, the Robert H. Smith School of Business and the A. James Clark School of Engineering, are bringing together world-class business and technology instructors to offer the Certificate in Innovation Management. This unique, five-day program pairs award-winning entrepreneurs and faculty from business and engineering to address: What is the best strategy for my firm? How should I market my innovation? How should I measure and track the innovation's success financially? How can I best negotiate with the partners I need to succeed? How can I manage the product design and development process? Individual, one-day courses focus on: Strategies for Managing Innovation; Marketing in Technology-Driven Industries; Innovative Product Design & Development; Effective Negotiation Skills; and Essentials of Financial Analysis. When you enroll in five days of study, you will earn a Certificate in Innovation Management from the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering and the Robert H. Smith School of Business to recognize your knowledge in the topics covered and enhance your resume and credentials. Learn more and register at www.innovation.umd.edu.