CIL Fellows
Become an innovative leader
The CIL Fellows Program is a selective, 10-month program for Flex MBA students who are committed to developing and strengthening their leadership knowledge, skills and abilities. Selected students will start the program with an immersive 2-credit residency course that focuses on evidence-based research and introduces practical tools for building self-awareness in influencing others, skillfully leading teams and navigating organization challenges and dynamics. After the course, the cohort will stay connected to each other and the program through peer coaching teams, regional leadership treks, learning seminars, a team research project, and development of a leadership growth plan.
Program overview
- 2-credit week long residency course in June 2025 taught by Prof. Michelle Barton
- Peer coaching team for accountability and feedback
- Leadership Treks (full-day, regionally located off site experiences)
- Leadership growth plan – 360 assessment, leadership coaching, and goal setting
- Monthly connect sessions for continued learning and community building
- Collaborate on research project that explores current trends and best practices in leading organizations
This was an eye-opening experience that changed my perspective on leadership education. We were able to learn in an interactive environment and explore situations from multiple angles, setting aside pride and preconceived notions. We learned to explore dissenting opinions, give and receive feedback through peer coaching, create a shared vision, and hone our leadership skills in times of crises and uncertainty.
Tonya Schnitzius, PharmD
MBA ’24
(To be completed between June 2025 and March 2026)
- Complete Fellows Residency course – June 2025
- Lodging and meals will be provided by CIL
- Students are responsible for travel and incidentals
- Participate in five virtual peer coaching sessions
- Attend at least one Leadership Trek
- Locations will be regional – Baltimore/DC, NYC, west coast, Midwest
- Students are responsible for travel, lodging, meals and incidentals
- Participate in a facilitated leadership development process
- 360 Assessment, leadership coaching, individual leadership growth plan
- Contribute to research project that highlights a salient leadership topic
(To be completed between June 2025 and March 2026)
- Complete Fellows Residency course – June 2025
- Lodging and meals will be provided by CIL
- Students are responsible for travel and incidentals
- Participate in five virtual peer coaching sessions
- Attend at least one Leadership Trek
- Locations will be regional – Baltimore/DC, NYC, west coast, Midwest
- Students are responsible for travel, lodging, meals and incidentals
- Participate in a facilitated leadership development process
- 360 Assessment, leadership coaching, individual leadership growth plan
- Contribute to research project that highlights a salient leadership topic
- Introduction to cutting edge research and evidence-based best practices for leading and influencing others
- Facilitated leadership development process that includes a 360 assessment, leadership coaching, and development of an individualized leadership growth plan
- Opportunity to connect with peer students in the FlexMBA program to build community and expand your network
- Participate in unique, immersive leadership treks that expose you to recognizable leaders and organizations in various industries
- 2-credit elective course that meets graduation requirements
- Official certificate of completion that is endorsed by the Carey Business School and can be added to your resume and professional networking profiles (LinkedIn)
- Introduction to cutting edge research and evidence-based best practices for leading and influencing others
- Facilitated leadership development process that includes a 360 assessment, leadership coaching, and development of an individualized leadership growth plan
- Opportunity to connect with peer students in the FlexMBA program to build community and expand your network
- Participate in unique, immersive leadership treks that expose you to recognizable leaders and organizations in various industries
- 2-credit elective course that meets graduation requirements
- Official certificate of completion that is endorsed by the Carey Business School and can be added to your resume and professional networking profiles (LinkedIn)
- Applicants must have an intended graduation date no earlier than May 2026
- Applicants must have completed at least 6 credits in the Flex MBA degree program and be in good academic standing before the start of the Fellows program
- Applicants must have completed the ‘Leadership and Organizational Behavior’ course (or the equivalent ‘Leadership in Organizations’ course) by June of the application year, as a prerequisite for the Fellows residency course
- Applicants must have an intended graduation date no earlier than May 2026
- Applicants must have completed at least 6 credits in the Flex MBA degree program and be in good academic standing before the start of the Fellows program
- Applicants must have completed the ‘Leadership and Organizational Behavior’ course (or the equivalent ‘Leadership in Organizations’ course) by June of the application year, as a prerequisite for the Fellows residency course
The tools, frameworks, and experiences from the CIL Fellows program provided a trove of wisdom that I’ve already begun weaving professionally. The knowledge of research-based leadership practices is guiding my strategic decisions. Furthermore, team exercises have enriched my capability to lead cross-functional teams by fostering a culture of collective goal mapping and accountability.
Vidith Huot, MBA ’25
Director/Senior Consultant at Nucleate/ZoomRx