EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONLEARN, GROW, PERFORM DIFFERENTLY

Amb. Hafiz Pashayev,Rector of ADA University

“At ADA University, we are motivated by a need to establish an outstanding education for our own citizens in Azerbaijan, but we know that our growing nation also has a responsibility to bring first-class international education, management and leadership development training for others in the region and the world, while promoting intellectual inquiry on many topics.”

ADA UNIVERSITYStarted as a training institute in March, 2006 to meet the urgent needs of the expanding diplomatic service of the country Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy has grown into a full-fledged university with several schools, offering academic degree programs and Executive Education for professionals in government and the business sector. Through its innovative learning model, groundbreaking research and dedication to giving back to the community, ADA University shares the philosophy of worldwide education and work to encourage principles of responsible citizenship.

With the student body reaching 2300 ADA University hosts a culturally diverse and vibrant community representing students from 40 different countries. Equally diverse distinguished faculty are leading unique and challenging undergraduate programs in: ∘ Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BAIS)∘ Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)∘ Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs (BAPA)∘ Bachelor of Science in Economics (BSE)∘ Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences (BSCS)∘ Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCE)∘ Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)∘ Bachelor of Engineering in Systems Engineering (BESE)

and graduate programs in:∘ Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Affairs (MADIA)∘ Master of Public Policy (MPP)∘ MBA∘ Executive MBA∘ Master of Arts in Educational Management (MAEM)

EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONADA University Executive Education offers various programs for junior, mid and senior level professionals in the public and private sectors as well as international audience. Since 2007, it has been one of the main streams of activity at ADA University. The Executive Education programs target working professionals and enable them to improve their soft and technical skills in a wide range of areas, including:

∘ Leadership and Management Development∘ Communication Skills∘ Business Essentials

Special niche products of the Executive Education are the Advanced Foreign Service Program focusing on:

∘ International Politics, Law and Organizations∘ Economic Affairs∘ Public Diplomacy∘ Consular Affairs∘ Leadership Development∘ Area Studies

Caspian Basin Studies Program covering:

∘ History and Culture∘ Economics and Development∘ Foreign Policy, Geopolitics, and Security∘ Politics and Society∘ Energy and Environment

and EU Studies Program.

Ms. Aygun Hajiyeva, Associate Vice Rector for ADA University Executive Education

"For the last ten years, our Executive Education program has been an important tool for government agencies and businesses to nurture junior, midcareer and top leadership talent. Our mission is to provide high quality and needs-based professional development and training programs on our distinguished academic resources."

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION IN FIGURES

Corporate SectorRepresentatives

Diplomats and other civil servants770 Advanced Foreign Service Program

Participants and 306 Civil Servants

International Program Participants141 Caspian Basin Studies Program

Participants and 429 other International Program Participants

1076

570

1930

BENEFITS OF OUR PROGRAMS∘ Equips government and business professionals with dynamic and long lasting skills through customized programs to help them meet the challenges of change;∘ Engages with recognized faculty and practitioners from all over the world to bring a global perspective to your professional life;∘ Provides networking opportunities to meet executives and peers in a unique learning environment.

We offer all our programs in English. To make the programs accessible to a broader audience, we provide simultaneous translation from English to Azerbaijani if required. Participants are awarded ADA University Executive Education certificates upon the completion of each program.

FEES AND DISCOUNTSThe program fee includes tuition, course notebook, all other written materials, any assessments required for the course and simultaneous translation if required. We offer special discounts for companies sending multiple participants to courses, as well as for individuals attending three or more programs per year. Special discounts are available for the members of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), other business associations’ members, ADA University Donors, Azerbaijani Government employees and all Executive Education alumni.

To view the most current Executive Education programs, please visit ada.edu.az/exed.

“I really find the program very useful to better understand the development path, social and economical realities and potential of the Caspian Basin region. Azerbaijan is an important country contributing to the stability and prosperity of the region through various energy and transport projects. In this connection, I believe Executive Education should continue to organize this program in order to let foreign diplomats have a deeper knowledge of the Azerbaijani perspective.”

Ms. Makbule Kocak, Alumni 2016Counsellor, Embassy of Turkey in Baku, Caspian Basin Studies Program

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Mr. Altay MustafayevPartner, Baker & McKenzie CIS Limited, BakuAreas of Expertise: Legal Analysis, Banking Law, Business Law

Ms. Aygun HajiyevaAssociate Vice Rector for Executive Education,ADA UniversityAreas of Expertise: International Relations, Public Diplomacy, Leadership Development and Communication Skills

Mr. Dafir KramerMaastricht School of Management, the NetherlandsAreas of Expertise: Management Consulting, Strategy / Policy Development, Organizational / Team Development

Dr. Elkin NurmammadovAssociate Vice Rector for Institutional Planning and Assessment, ADA UniversityAreas of Expertise: Macroeconomics, Economic and Financial Development, International Economics

Dr. Elnur SoltanovDean, School of Public and International Affairs, Chairman, CCEE, ADA UniversityAreas of Expertise: International Security and Political Economy, Methodology and Energy Politics

Dr. Esmira JafarovaAssistant Professor, School of Public and International Affairs, ADA UniversityAreas of Expertise: Diplomacy, International and Security Affairs

Amb. Fakhraddin GurbanovAmbassador- at-Large, Ministry of Foreign AffairsAreas of Expertise: Consular Affairs, Diplomatic Protocol and Foreign Policy

Mr. Fariz IsmailzadeVice Rector of Government, External and Student Affairs, ADA UniversityAreas of Expertise: Politics, Energy Security, Public Diplomacy, Geopolitics of the Caspian Region

Ms. Gulnur IsmayilDirector, Career Management Center, ADA UniversityAreas of Expertise: Formal Assessments & Self-Management, Leadership Development and Communication Skills

Mr. Hikmet HajiyevSpokesperson, Ministry of Foreign AffairsAreas of Expertise: Public Diplomacy, Media Relations; Bilateral Diplomacy

Dr. Jainaba KahAssociate Vice Rector for Faculty Affairs, ADA UniversityAreas of Expertise: Human Resource Management, Leadership and Change Management

Dr. Katarzyna PisarskaDirector, European Academy of Diplomacy, PolandAreas of Expertise: Leadership Skills, Management Development, EU Affairs

Dr. Kavus AbushovAssistant Professor, School of Public and International Affairs, ADA University

Areas of Expertise: International Relations Theory, International Security, Political Economy

Mr. Mukhammadfoik BakhadirovSenior Lecturer of Management, School of Business,ADA UniversityAreas of Expertise: Management and Leadership Skills, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources Management

Mr. Natig HajiyevPresident, ADA University Foundation (Azerbaijan)Areas of Expertise: Project Management, Fundraising, Leadership Skills: Motivation and Team Building

Mr. Olaph TerribileDiplo Foundation, MaltaAreas of Expertise: Diplomatic Protocol, Diplomatic Law, Consular Affairs and Consular Crises Management, Business Etiquette and Protocol

Mr. Ron TonDirector, Clingendael Academy, the NetherlandsAreas of Expertise: Diplomatic Practice, Negotiation Skills, Strategy and Scenario Planning in Foreign Policy

Ms. Shafag MehraliyevaThe Chief of Rector's Office, ADA UniversityAreas of Expertise: Media Relations and Communication, Public Diplomacy, International Policy and Practice

Ms. Shamsiyya MustafayevaHead of the Strategic Development Committee & Advisor to the Rector, International Relations, Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Education and SportAreas of Expertise: Leadership Development, Intercultural Communication, Conflict Management

Dr. Taleh ZiyadovDirector-General, Baku International Sea Trade PortAreas of Expertise: International Affairs, Transport, Logistics and Energy Issues in the Caspian Region, Political Economy

Dr. Vafa KazdalDean, School of Education, ADA University Areas of Expertise: Content Based Teaching, Teacher Development, Language, Identity and Cross-Cultural Communication

INDUSTRIES REPRESENTED IN CORPORATE PROGRAMS, 2012-2016 ∘ 38% Banking and Insurance ∘ 16% IT and Telecommunication ∘ 9% Oil and Gas ∘ 37% Other*

* Construction, Education, Waste Management, Holdings and so on.

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37%

16%

9%

“Being DemirBank family, we are deeply impressed by ADA University trainings, which we consider are very inspirational, energising, bringing with itself lots of ideas, with both substantial and in-depth knowledge together with case studies, learning from experience and being fully practice-oriented. What we appreciated most about working with ADA University and its team was their ability to provide an excellent review of the challenges and opportunities inherent in each area, keep everyone happy, and deliver the expected results.

Mr. Ilkin Zeynalli,Head of HR Department, DemirBank

OUR CLIENTS

ADA UniversityAhmadbay Aghaoghlu str. 11

Baku, Azerbaijan, AZ1008

Tel: (+994 12) 437 3235Fax: (+994 12) 437 3236

E-mail: executive.education@ada.edu.azWeb: www.ada.edu.az

Ms. Aygun Hajiyeva,Associate Vice Rector for Executive Education

Tel: (+994 12) 437 3235 xt 104E-mail: ahajiyeva@ada.edu.az

 Ms. Nigar Huseynova,

Curator, Executive EducationTel: (+99412) 437 32 35 ext 137E-mail:  nhuseynova@ada.edu.az

Ms. Laman Azizova,Curator, Executive Education

Tel: (+99412) 437 32 35 ext 338Email: lazizova@ada.edu.az

 Ms. Aliya Aghalarova,

Program Assistant, Executive EducationTel: (+99412) 437 32 35 ext 342E-mail:  aaghalarova@ada.edu.az

OUR TEAM