ADVANCED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

THE HIGHER YOU RISE, THE MORE COMPLEX LEADERSHIP BECOMES

Stepping into the top role changes everything. The Advanced Leadership Program equips you to think, decide, and act like a 21st-century CEO: turning complexity into clarity, and strategy into impact.

The program is designed for

Senior leaders who aim to strengthen their strategic leadership and take on broader organizational responsibility

CEOs, managing directors, and country managers navigating complex, high-stakes challenges in uncertain environments

C-level leaders and succession candidates preparing to step into top roles while shaping culture and driving transformation

Journey

PRE-COURSE
PREPARATION

Your journey begins before the first camp: you complete the myLEADERSHIPchallenge, the Transformational Leader Survey, and meet your mentor to frame your focus.

CAMP 1
In-Person
3 DAYS

The first camp focuses on strengthening your foundation as a top leader by sharpening self-awareness, clarifying your role at the top of the organization, and defining your personal leadership direction.

Participants work on becoming more authentic and mindful leaders while identifying key development areas. At the same time, the camp equips you to navigate uncertainty and shape a strategy and execution approach that sustains high performance.

SPRINT 1
3 MONTHS

After the first camp, you will be guided by your mentor and coach in following through on your commitments and applying your learning in real situations. Throughout the program, you can take part in up to 12 mentoring, coaching, or Executive Essentials modular sessions, choosing the combination that best supports your development.

Mentoring Coaching
CAMP 2
In-person
3 DAYS

The second camp focuses on shaping your transformational leader profile and strengthening your ability to lead change at scale.

Participants develop the capability to build agile organizations, shape culture, and navigate complex stakeholder environments. At the same time, the camp enhances your ability to communicate with impact, including in high-stakes media situations.

SPRINT 2
3 MONTHS

As you continue your journey, you will be supported by your mentor and coach in applying your learning in real situations and turning your commitments into visible results.

Mentoring Coaching
CAMP 3
In-person
3 DAYS

The third camp focuses on strengthening your ability to drive transformation through data, technology, and organizational alignment.

Participants learn how to leverage digital and AI capabilities, make better decisions, and build the governance and communication needed to mobilize their organization. The camp also sharpens how you influence key decisions and create competitive advantage, including through ESG.

SPRINT 3
3 MONTHS
In the final implementation period, you will be helped by your mentor and coach in consolidating your learnings, embedding your changes in your leadership practice, and preparing for the final stage of your journey.
Mentoring Coaching
END OF JOURNEY
In-person
HALF DAY
Your journey concludes with revisiting your myLEADERSHIPchallenge, reflecting on your progress, and receiving your Corvinus–SEED certificate.

Meet the
Mentors

Experience personalized support from seasoned ceos throughout this transformative journey

Work on your individual leadership challenge with the help your personal mentor and coach.

Your mentors will be experienced executives, who themselves have dealt with similar situations, and can offer you first-hand, actionable insights regarding your own challenges.

György Leitner

Dr. Thomas Narbeshuber

Meet the
Faculty

Dr. László Eszes

Krisztián Kurtisz

Krisztián Kurtisz

Our Previous
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CEO Guests

Tibor Rékasi

Tibor Rékasi

Magyar Telekom

Gabriella Vidus

Gabriella Vidus

RTL Hungary

Güntram Würzberg

E.ON Hungária Csoport

Bernadett Tátrai

Fundamenta

Krisztián Makkai

EssilorLuxottica (Ofotért, Vision Express, GrandOptical)

Bruno van Pottelsberghe

Corvinus University of Budapest

Dates

ADVANCED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Closing

6-8 October 2026

8-10 December 2026

23-25 February 2027

3 June 2027

PRICE

EARLY BIRD APPLICATION*

EUR 9 900**

NORMAL APPLICATION

EUR 10 500**

*Submit your application before 28 August 2026. 

** The price includes all training days, teaching materials, venue, meals and coffee breaks, all technical cost ensuring the on-site / online / hybrid delivery, measurements and evaluations, 8 mentoring and 8 coaching sessions and lifelong membership in Corvinus-SEED Alumni. The price does not include VAT.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

For the program application, please click here or find the Apply button (in Price section). The program acceptance is not automatic and your application will be reviewed by our team of program managers to ensure the best fit between applicants and programs.

WILL I HAVE TO DO ANY PREPARATION BEFORE ATTENDING THE PROGRAM?

After your completed application, you’ll receive communication from the program managers. The information we send will direct you to our online learning platform, which will include all the pre-course surveys, and prelimiary tasks and an introduction to your fellow participants.

WHAT ARE THE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS?

The program will be held in English, therefore we recommend it to leaders, who are fluent in English.

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

If you have any more questions, please contact us through info@seed.uni-corvinus.hu.

Testimonials

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Participant - Advanced Leadership Program 2025

Participant - Advanced Leadership Program 2025

Very packed program with great mentors and guest speakers. Lots of materials that can be recalled later on, as well as many great discussions with the participants.
Participant - Advanced Leadership Program 2025

Participant - Advanced Leadership Program 2025

Great program and great people at SEED—you can learn new things! You should try it!

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