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This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar this Fall as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "GC 185 - Marketing & Brand Strategy"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake and are not typically for credit. 

This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar this Fall as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "GC 184 - Analytical Strategies in Business"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake and are not typically for credit. 

Unlock the power to drive meaningful change in an organization by making the financial case for environmental sustainability. In this program, you'll learn how sustainable practices can reduce costs, create new opportunities, reduce risk, increase efficiency, and elevate a company’s reputation—while retaining employees, customers, and investors. You'll dive into the key costs of sustainable actions and gain hands-on experience in creating a cost-benefit analysis that speaks to decision-makers. By the end, you’ll be ready to project ROI and payback periods, equipping you to confidently present sustainability as a smart business strategy.

Shape your healthcare career with the skills to engage, build trust, and work toward shared goals. This program will provide you with the edge you need to stand out in a highly competitive setting. Equipping participants with essential communication tools and collaboration strategies to engage in purposeful, productive conversations, this course will help students to master the two most sought after skills in today's workplace. Through guided practice and real-world scenarios, students learn to craft dialogue that fosters mutual understanding, builds trust, and supports working toward shared goals. Emphasis is placed on developing authentic communication habits that, over time, become second nature—enabling students to connect with others in a genuine, confident, and collaborative ways.

This four-week program will provide a basic introduction to the vital field of grant writing, equipping you with the tools (and tricks of the trade) you’ll need to get started. It will include a look at the nonprofit grants landscape; an overview of grant components and the grant life cycle; and invaluable tips for writing successful narratives, conveying impact, crafting budgets, and reporting out. Through open discussions, practical exercises (including crafting a mock grant over the duration of the program), and a roundtable with experts, you’ll come away with an understanding of grant writing, what it entails, and how it might be changing. More specifically, you’ll discover what comprises a grant and its life cycle; learn how to identify relevant grants; garner tips for writing compelling narratives and reports; acquire tools for conveying data and impact; and explore how AI might be affecting the field.

The Finance Pathway through Denison Edge is an immersive 8-week experience designed to help students explore career paths in finance, connect with successful alumni, and prepare for competitive internships and jobs in the industry. Through a mix of foundational instruction, industry insight, and exclusive networking, participants will gain a clearer understanding of finance roles—from investment banking to fintech—and learn how to navigate recruiting timelines with confidence.

Learn essential skills for success in any project.

This introductory graphic design program teaches students the foundations of visual communication, with a focus on brand identity creation and implementation. Participants will explore the core principles of design—such as typography, illustration and color theory—while learning how to bring ideas to life using tools inside Adobe’s Creative Suite