This course introduces participants to all phases of economic development. Program leaders and faculty are leading community and economic development practitioners. The course curriculum is tailored to meet the expressed education and training needs of economic developers in Alabama.

Created by Extension in 1985, the Intensive Course has more than 700 alumni, including most of the state’s top economic development professionals.

The first week of the 2008 Intensive Course will be held on July 14-18. The second week will be conducted September 15-19.  The Intensive Course will be held in the Seminar Room of The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, located at 241 South College Street.