At Paul College, leadership isn’t just something we teach — it’s something we help our graduates live, every day. And now, there’s a new way for alumni to sharpen their skills, connect with peers, and continue their growth as leaders.
Introducing Leadership Edge, a new executive education series designed by the University of New Hampshire’s Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. Built for busy professionals, this program, which launches in spring 2026, delivers high-impact learning in short, flexible modules that fit your schedule and your goals.
Each two-day session focuses on one of today’s most essential leadership competencies — from leading people effectively to driving innovation and strategic change — and participants can choose to take one, two, or all three sessions.
Each module comes with a micro-credential, and completing all three can count toward MBA elective credit — a perfect bridge for alumni considering graduate study down the road.
“These courses are built around what our partner companies say they need most — and what our faculty know from research and experience,” says Professor Peter Lane, who teaches in the program. “They focus on the skills managers and organizations need right now to stay competitive.”
For many alumni working in New Hampshire’s business community, professional development opportunities can be hard to access. Leadership Edge changes that. With its modular format, accessible pricing, and in-person engagement, the program opens the door to professionals from organizations of all sizes — including smaller companies that might not have access to custom executive education.
“We wanted to make the expertise of our faculty and the energy of Paul College accessible to more people,” says Carrie Rosalia, executive education program coordinator. “It’s about giving professionals the tools to grow — whether they’re leading teams of five or five hundred.”
Taught entirely by Paul College’s core faculty, Leadership Edge combines the academic rigor alumni remember with the practical, hands-on learning today’s leaders need. Sessions are small, interactive, and focused on real-world application — including group discussions, activities, and opportunities to apply new insights immediately.
“Our faculty are active researchers and industry partners,” says Billur Akdeniz, faculty director of executive education. “They bring cutting-edge ideas and deep business insight into the classroom.”
Early reaction to the program has been enthusiastic — especially among alumni. One wrote on LinkedIn:
“What awesome content and smart structure allowing the flexibility to attend à la carte.”
For Paul College, Leadership Edge represents more than a new program — it’s a continuation of the school’s mission to make a positive impact on New Hampshire’s businesses and communities.
“I care deeply about what this university can do for the state,” Lane says. “Making leadership education more accessible feels like the right thing to do.”
Whether you’re looking to refresh your skills, explore new ideas, or reconnect with the Paul College community, Leadership Edge offers the chance to step back into the classroom — and step forward as a leader.
