Auburn in Birmingham

Building professional and executive education programs in Birmingham to strengthen leadership and workforce development across Alabama

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Workshare Open Office Space

Workshare Open Office Space

Workshare Open Office Space

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Collaborative classroom

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Professional & Executive Education in Birmingham

The Harbert College of Business is expanding its Professional and Executive Education offerings in Birmingham to advance Alabama’s workforce, strengthen industry partnerships, and expand Auburn’s impact across the region.

This work reflects Auburn University’s land-grant mission to support economic development and lifelong learning throughout the state.

Harbert College of Business has a long history of delivering professional and executive education programs that help organizations strengthen leadership, develop talent, and address evolving business challenges.

Today, Alabama employers face increasing demand for leadership development, workforce reskilling, and emerging business capabilities. Harbert’s professional education programs are designed to meet those needs through short, high-impact learning experiences delivered in Birmingham.

Programs are delivered at Auburn University’s Birmingham facility and co-designed with corporate and government partners to address real organizational challenges and workforce needs.

 


Programs designed for:

  • Working professionals

  • Emerging leaders

  • Senior executives

  • Corporate teams

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What participants gain:

  • Business acumen

  • Leadership capability

  • Strategic thinking

  • Organizational performance

  • Professional growth


Program formats

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  • Non-degree certificates

  • Short courses and executive workshops

  • Custom corporate programs

  • Industry-focused leadership development

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Open enrollment

Short-format learning experiences for working professionals, managers, and executives seeking practical business acumen, leadership development, and professional growth.

  • Non-credit/degree programs
  • Certificates of completion
  • Delivered in Birmingham

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Corporate programs

Co-designed education experiences for companies and agencies seeking leadership development, team learning, strategic planning, and workforce capability building.

  • Single- or multi-day formats
  • Faculty-designed with partners
  • Tailored to organizational goals

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Community engagement

Forums, speaker series, workshops, and networking opportunities connecting Birmingham business leaders with Harbert faculty and thought leadership.

  • Leadership forums
  • Executive roundtables
  • Business briefings and workshops

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Why Birmingham. Why Harbert.

Auburn’s Birmingham facility connects the expertise of Harbert College of Business faculty directly with the needs of Alabama’s business community.

Organizations gain access to faculty who are advancing research and teaching in leadership, strategy, analytics, finance, and innovation. These programs translate cutting-edge business research into practical learning experiences designed to strengthen leadership capability and organizational performance.

By bringing Auburn’s academic expertise into the Birmingham business community, Harbert creates new opportunities for professional development and industry engagement across the region.

Key advantages

  • Access to Harbert faculty expertise
  • Programs delivered on-site in Birmingham
  • Designed with corporate and government partners
  • Grounded in research and practical application
  • Connected to Auburn’s growing presence in Birmingham

Key business areas

Professional education offerings draw from Harbert expertise in high-demand business disciplines and emerging workforce capabilities.

  • Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Strategy & Innovation
  • Management Foundations
  • Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence
  • Finance & Financial Services
  • Supply Chain
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship

Let's start the conversation

Greg Gagliano leads Harbert College of Business’s Birmingham operations and works directly with organizations interested in leadership development, professional education, and strategic collaboration.

Greg Gagliano

Greg Gagliano

Director of Birmingham Business Operations
Harbert College of Business
greg.gagliano@auburn.edu
334.844.5411

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Interested in customized professional education for yourself or your organization? Complete our brief interest form and we’ll follow up to explore next steps.

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Auburn in Birmingham

Programs and corporate engagements are hosted at Auburn University’s Birmingham facility:

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Located in the heart of downtown, the Auburn in Birmingham building provides a professional environment designed for executive learning and collaboration.