Award in Global Business Strategy
This module is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theories and practices of global business strategy, and to equip them with the skills necessary to succeed in today’s rapidly changing and interconnected business world.
MQF/EQF Level: 7
ECTS : 10 Credits
236 Enrolled
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OrientationDirector’s Introduction03:27Orientation10:52Understanding Podcasts01:46Understanding Pre-recorded Lectures02:25Understanding Pre-recorded Interviews01:54Understanding Case Studies01:47Understanding Discussion Boards02:30Ascencia Style SheetAI PolicyPolicy for Online Interaction and Behaviour for E-Academic Students
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Coursework: Global Business StrategyIntroductory Podcast00:04:40Assignment Podcast00:07:19
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Global Business Strategy; Lecture 1Lecture: Part 1: Theories of Global Business Strategy00:46:52Lecture: Part 2: Theories of Global Business Strategy00:48:14Guest Interview: Trevor00:38:12Journal Article: Global Strategy and Global Business Environment
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Global Business Strategy; Lecture 2Podium Lecture: Strategic Alliances, Joint Ventures, and Global Partnerships01:20:24Podium Lecture: Internal Analysis and Strategically Valuable Resources00:51:16Journal Article: Innovating Through Strategic AlliancesLecture: Part 1: The Pillars of Global Trade00:55:45Lecture: Part 2: The Pillars of Global Trade01:11:11Lecture: Part 3: The Pillars of Global Trade00:50:39Journal Article: Systemic Regulation of Global Trade and FinancePodium Lecture: Part 1: Cross-Cultural Dynamics in Global Strategic Management01:00:16Podium Lecture: Part 2: Cross-Cultural Dynamics in Global Strategic Management00:50:41Journal Article: The Impact of Cross-Cultural Dynamics on Change ManagementPodium Lecture: Strategic Leadership and Communication01:00:14
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Employee Well-Being and Productivity; Lecture 3Podium Lecture: Introduction to Employee Productivity (Part 1): Theories and Models01:05:27Journal Article: The Role of Human Resource Management in Employee Motivation and Performance-An OverviewPodium Lecture: Introduction to Employee Productivity (Part 2): Strategies, and Success Factors00:44:18Journal Article: Developing Employee Productivity and Performance Through Work Engagement and Organizational Factors
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Employee Well-Being and Productivity; Lecture 4Podium Lecture: Part 1: Employee Well-Being and Productivity00:15:01Podium Lecture: Part 2: Employee Well-Being and Productivity00:31:49Journal Article: Workplace Resources to Improve Both Employee Well-Being and PerformancePodium Lecture: Benefits of Productivity Management for the Organization01:00:28Journal Article: Management and ProductivityGuest Interview: Claire00:47:13Journal Article: Theories Used in Employment Relations and Human Resource ManagementLecture: Virtual Meeting and Conferencing Tools for Strategic Decision Making00:36:59
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Strategy and Strategic Thinking; Lecture 5Podium Lecture: Introduction to Strategy and Strategic Thinking - Business Level00:44:44Journal Article: A New Model of Strategic Thinking CompetencyPodium Lecture: The Strategy Formulation Process on a Global Perspective00:44:03Journal Article: Integrating the StrategyLecture: Part 1(A): Key Principles of International Business Transactions01:17:09Lecture: Part 1(B): Key Principles of International Business Transactions01:08:36Lecture: Part 2: Key Principles of International Business Transactions00:37:57Journal Article: Negotiating International Business Transactions
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Strategy and Strategic Thinking; Lecture 6Podium Lecture: Types of Organisational Strategies (Part 1): Competitive and Growth Strategies00:43:23Journal Article: Relationship Between Competitive Strategy and Construction Organisation PerformancePodium Lecture: Types of Organisational Strategies (Part 2): Further Functional Strategies00:41:08Journal Article: Strategic Importance of Functional Level StrategiesPodium Lecture: Innovation and Disruptive Strategies00:47:34Podium Lecture: Market Entry Strategies in Emerging and Frontier Markets00:30:47Journal Article: Frontier MarketsLecture: Part 1: Effective Marketing Strategies for a Global Audience01:00:02Lecture: Part 2: Effective Marketing Strategies for a Global Audience00:53:01Effective Marketing Strategies for a Global AudienceJournal Article: Localization and Global MarketingPanel Discussion: Andre & Matt00:52:40
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Strategy and Strategic Thinking; Lecture 7Podium Lecture: Challenges in Strategy Implementation and Execution00:44:58Podium Lecture: Strategic Engagement of Global Institutions00:45:04Lecture: Virtual and Augmented Reality Tools that Create Immersive and Interactive Experiences that Simulate Global Business Scenarios and Help Organisations Test and Refine Their Strategies01:00:15Lecture: Part 1: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy00:42:00Lecture: Part 2: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy00:41:44Journal Article: A Systematic Review on the Use of Augmented Reality in Management
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Strategy and Strategic Thinking; Lecture 8Podium Lecture: Economic Decolonisation and the Rise of Strategic Sovereignty00:30:22Journal Article: The Economic Decolonisation of IndonesiaPodium Lecture: Measuring and Evaluating Strategic Performance00:27:01Journal Article: The Effectiveness of Strategic Performance Measurement Systems
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Strategy and Strategic Thinking; Lecture 9Podium Lecture: The Architecture and Authority of International Institutions00:24:20Journal Article: What New Architecture? International Financial Institutions and Global Economic OrderPodium Lecture: How Strategies Adapt to Global Market and Worldwide Industry Changes00:28:13Journal Article: An Institution-Based View of International Business StrategyPodium Lecture: Mergers and Acquisitions as a Tool for International Expansion00:48:35Journal Article: Thirty Years of Mergers and Acquisitions ResearchPodium Lecture: Evaluating and Adapting Strategy Over Time00:45:40
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Sustainability and CSR; Lecture 10Podium Lecture: Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility on a Global Perspective00:26:47Journal Article: Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate SustainabilityLecture: Ethics and Environmental Social Governance00:15:42Guest Interview: Claudio00:33:08Journal Article: Ethical, Environmental, Social and Governance-Oriented InvestmentsEthics and Environmental Social Governance
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Global Supply Chains; Lecture 11Lecture: Part 1: The Design and Management of Global Supply Chains (including Sourcing, Production and Distribution)00:56:32Lecture: Part 2: The Design and Management of Global Supply Chains (including Sourcing, Production and Distribution)00:51:11The Design and Management of Global Supply ChainsJournal Article: Do Companies Walk the Talk? Commitments and Actions in Global Supply Chain Labor Standards
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Global Supply Chains; Lecture 12Podium Lecture: The Impact of Globalisation and Technology on Global Strategy-Making01:08:13Journal Article: Implications of Globalization for International Business StrategyPodium Lecture: Evolution Processes of Organisational Strategies00:34:25Journal Article: Environmental Strategies in Different Stages of Organisational Evolution
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Global Finance; Lecture 13Podium Lecture: Master Theoretical and Practical Knowledge of Financial Concepts Including Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Modelling in Order to Effectively Manage Financial Resources and Investments on a Global Scale00:44:41Podium Lecture: Different Forms of Business Entities, Master Knowledge of the Accounting and Legal Mechanisms of Modern Business, Understand and Prepare Different Forms of Business and Choose the Most Appropriate One00:55:50
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Global Finance; Lecture 14Lecture: Part 1: Cross Border Payment Systems01:04:09Lecture: Part 2: Cross Border Payment Systems00:50:11Journal Article: The Global Trade SlowdownPodium Lecture: Provide Consultation Advice to Clients to Help Them Think Through Where to Best Deploy Their Capital to Manage Their Portfolio Businesses, Drive Competitive Advantage, and Increase Returns01:00:40Journal Article: New Product Portfolio Management
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Risks in Global Business; Lecture 15Podium Lecture: Risk Assessment and Decision Making in Global Business00:52:51Journal Article: Managerial Decision-Making in International BusinessLecture: Part 1: Decision Making in Global and Cross-Cultural Contexts00:43:26Lecture: Part 2: Decision Making in Global and Cross-Cultural Contexts00:37:03Journal Article: Culture and Decision MakingLecture: Part 1: Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Software00:27:31Lecture: Part 2: Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Software00:28:02Journal Article: Business Intelligence and Analytics. Research DirectionsLecture: Part 1: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools00:43:44Lecture: Part 2: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools00:30:31Lecture: Part 3: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools00:52:54Journal Article: Leveraging Big Data Analytics in Healthcare EnhancementLeveraging Data Analysis ToolsSummary Podcast00:11:55
This module is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theories and practices of global business strategy, and to equip them with the skills necessary to succeed in today’s rapidly changing and interconnected business world. This module will promote the development of student’s analytical and conceptual ability in the domain of business.
Programme Outcomes
- Spearhead an organisation’s overall global business strategy
- Establish and promote metrics to measure the success of business strategy initiatives
- MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification. However, students’ circumstances and experiences may also be considered during the application process—five years of relevant working experience in the industry of specialization.
- Proof of B2 level of English should be provided by the students upon application – IELTS level/grade 6 or the student’s country equivalent.
- A Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in humanities, sciences, human resources, organisational behaviour, business, administration, management, communication, journalism, psychology, arts or a related field.
- Minimum 180 ECTS at MQF/EQF Level 6 previously acquired at a Higher Education institution.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- A minimum of one year of work experience in a business environment will be considered as an asset.
Course Syllabus Podcast
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- Written exam - 2 hours - 50%
- Individual assignment - 50%
- E-portfolio
- You can submit your assessment at any time during the course.
What’s included
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Duration :Full Time- 3Months
Part Time- 6Months - Learning: 250 +Hours
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Claire-Suzanne Borg
Academic Director
The Academic Director at Ascencia Malta. Registered Occupational Psychologist, Psychometrician, AI Psychometrics Specialist, PhD Candidate.
Claudio D'Angelo
Lecturer
HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) expert.
Aidan Aquilina
Lecturer
English as a Second Language teacher with a BA (Hons) in Theatre Studies from the University of Malta.
Prof. Dr. Domenico Lamanna Di Salvo
Professor in Accounting and Finance
Prof. Avv. Domenico LaManna Di Salvo is a leading expert in family and corporate law, known for his work in international child protection.
Nicholas Jackman
Lecturer
Former newspaper editor, author, highschool teacher and world leading marketer. Professional actor.
Damiano Laviola
Lecturer
Specialises in English and Computer Science.
Simon Borg Barker
Lecturer
Experienced in English Language Teaching
Lisa Spiteri
Lecturer
Graduated in Communications from the University of Malta. Works as a newscaster at a local television station.
Leonardo Ramon Sena
Lecturer
A journalist with experience in leadership and team management at a large television network.
Andrew Portelli
Operations Manager, Business Labs
Operations Manager, Business Labs
Andre Stivala
Expert Interviewer
Expert Interviewer
Giorgiana Mallia
Lecturer
Currently works in the Educational sector
Martina Caruana
Lecturer
A lawyer by profession
Susan Nolan
Lecturer
Currently involved in the aviation customer care sector
Trevor De Giorgio
Legal and Regulatory Consultant
As a legal and regulatory consultant, Trevor provides expert advice and guidance to various gaming companies. With over 15 years of experience in this field, he worked as a Chief Legal Officer for IZI Group plc and Greentube, two leading online gaming operators in Malta and Europe respectively.
Matt Chetcuti
Fractional CMO
Founder & Fractional CMO at Point42 | E-commerce specialist | Trend watcher | Brand Strategist