The Center for Management Development plays a key role in Wichita State University’s, W. Frank Barton School of Business.  Creating unique and useful learning programs specifically tailored to the needs of the regional business community, the Center for Management Development harnesses the knowledge base of Wichita State University to produce educational training programs that help make businesses and their employees more successful.

Drawing from a staff of over 350 experts in fields ranging from business to engineering; from information technology to copy writing; we offer one of the largest, most comprehensive training resources in the region.

During 2021

The Center for Management Development

hosted 256 training sessions,

and welcomed almost 4,727 participants into our classroom

awarded 350 certificates

working with 82 different organizations

guided by 16 talented instructors

Wichita State University is the largest University in southern Kansas, boasting a student body of over 14,000 students.  Located in Wichita, Kansas, W.S.U. plays a significant role in the area Aerospace industry, which holds the distinction of being the Air Capital of the World.