MBA's Future Leaders Program is an executive leadership development program that delivers a comprehensive curriculum for selected middle- and senior- level executives who have shown leadership interests and abilities. Participants enhance their skills through three hands-on sessions geared toward political activism; business analysis and problem solving; and experiential learning through collaboration, networking and peer group interaction.

Now in its 14th year, MBA's Future Leaders Program has evolved into a highly recognized program that enhances executive skills and provides an opportunity for participants to develop relationships that last an entire career.

MBA is now accepting applications for participation in the Future Leaders Program, Class of 2010. This class will join a national network of more than 400 industry professionals dedicated to the future of the real estate finance industry.

Initiated in 1996 by MBA former President Ron J. McCord, CMB, the Future Leaders program considers applicants who are:

Real estate finance professionals with 5 to 15 years of experience;

Full-time employees of Regular or Associate MBA member firms or employees of adjunct state associations;

Individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to a career in real estate finance through professional excellence and achievement.

Curriculum

Members of each class participate in a series of three seminars throughout the year focusing on leadership, the Federal legislative process, business analysis and decision-making. Because peer learning is an integral component of the Future Leaders curriculum, participants should commit to attend each session. Class members also participate in conference calls related to group projects.

Schedule of Events

Spring Session:

Leadership Development & the Federal Legislative Process - Held in conjunction with MBA's National Policy Conference
April 13-15, 2010
Washington, DC

- Gain a greater understanding of the characteristics of leadership
- Participate in MBA's National Policy Conference and learn about the federal legislative and regulatory processes and the important issues facing the real estate finance industry
- Receive an introduction to lobbying and gain an understanding of its importance to the legislative process
- Join other MBA members and meet with elected representatives in Congress during the National Policy Conference's Annual Lobby Day

Summer Session:
Group Assignment
June 2010
Washington, DC

- Participants are divided into teams for a group project
- MBA develops a relevant project related to the real estate finance industry. While past projects have dealt with economic development and the federal political process, the project is different each year
- Participants have a chance to utilize their leadership skills, project management skills, and industry experience on a unique project
- Team members work together after the summer event to put together a project that is judged by individuals familiar with its objectives

Fall Session:

Closing Session and Graduation Ceremony - Held in conjunction with MBA's Annual Convention
October 2010

- During a special session, class members present their projects to a panel of judges and convention participants
- A winning project is selected based on pre-defined criteria and announced at the graduation ceremony
- Participants also have a chance to experience all that the MBA Annual Convention has to offer: general sessions, workshops, networking events and the exhibit hall.

Because the Future Leaders Program has three sessions that are interrelated, and each is an integral component of the curriculum, participants should commit to attend each session.

Tuition

Tuition for the program is $2,500 per person. Participants are also responsible for travel and accommodations related to each session. (Note: Tuition is non-refundable after April 1, 2010)

Applications for the Class of 2010 are currently available. The application deadline is February 1, 2010.

To request an application, please complete the Request for Information Form located on this page.