UC Irvine Extension Appoints Stephane Muller Director Of Business Programs
Continuing Education Expert to Guide Growth of School's Business Programs Department
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- University of California, Irvine Extension, announced the appointment of Stephane Muller as the director of business programs. Muller will oversee the development and promotion of new business programs, as well as the continued management and optimization of the Project Management and Marketing portfolios, ensuring that all curriculum complements today's marketplace needs.
"Stephane's strong background in continuing education, teaching and educational administration will serve as a strong asset as UC Irvine Extension continues to grow and expand its innovative course offerings," said Gary W. Matkin, Ph.D., dean of Continuing Education, Distance Learning and Summer Session. "With his demonstrated experience at UCLA Extension, and his deep knowledge of the UC system, we have no doubt that he will easily transition into his new role."
Prior to joining UC Irvine Extension, Muller served as the Program Director of the Humanities and Social Sciences Department at UCLA Extension. During his time at UCLA he showcased his intuitive approach to forecasting marketplace trends for program development that directly impacted more than 3,400 students. In addition, Muller has 14 years of teaching French to students of all ages. Also an entrepreneur, Muller founded Optimum Tutors Inc., an in-home tutoring service offering a personalized educational experience catering to students' specific academic and social needs. Muller received his master's degree in Education and Language Learning at Université de Provence, followed by his Doctorate in education at Université du Maine, both located in France.
"I look forward to working on program initiatives that will ensure the needs of today's business professionals are met," said Muller. "Working with the exceptional team at UC Irvine Extension, I hope to build on the organization's reputation for providing a high level of educational coursework and helping people reach their continuing education needs."
For more information about UC Irvine Extension's business certificate programs, please visit http://unex.uci.edu/ or call 949-824-5414.
About UC Irvine Extension: University of California, Irvine Extension is the continuing education arm of UC Irvine, serving adult students online, at the UC Irvine campus and at employer sites nationally and worldwide. Since 1962, UC Irvine Extension has offered open enrollment learning opportunities to the Orange County community, providing open access to the resources of the university, through Certificate and Specialized Studies programs (http://extension.uci.edu) and free, open educational resources (http://ocw.uci.edu).
About the University of California, Irvine: Founded in 1965, UCI is the youngest member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The campus has produced three Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UCI has more than 28,000 students and offers 192 degree programs. Located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities, it's Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $4.8 billion annually to the local economy.
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