Executive Advisory Board

Made up of senior executives of organizations, the Accelerated Masters Degree Program Executive Advisory Board meets with faculty on a regular basis to advise on curriculum and content. In this way the Program continues to meet the needs of industry executives while maintaining connections to real-world business situations.

Members of the Executive Advisory Board for the Accelerated Master’s Program in Systems and Information Engineering have included representation from such prominent national and internationally corporations as American Management Systems, SAIC, Accenture Incorporated and Lockheed Martin.

Here’s what Michael Condon, Partner of Accenture Incorporated, and Executive Advisory Board member, has to say about the Program:

"The Accelerated Master's Degree Program offers a number of distinct advantages for working professionals. First of all, its aggressive schedule makes it possible for professionals to complete a master’s degree while working full-time. Second, it is held on Grounds at the University of Virginia, making it easier for students to focus exclusively on their classes, while taking advantage of the resources of the nation’s best public university—including access to some of the very best professors in the field. Finally, it brings students together with other people with similar backgrounds and career interests. As a result, classes have an unusual immediacy and practical relevancy.

For corporations, the Accelerated Master's Degree Program is an effective means of retaining highly motivated individuals, rewarding them for their achievement by providing a significant opportunity for personal and professional growth. At the same time, the Accelerated Master's Degree Program produces immediate benefits for employers. Participants return from each weekend session with new skills and insights that they can apply to their work."

Michael Condon
Partner, Accenture Incorporated