Post Graduate Diploma in International Management and Global Business
Our Post Graduate Diploma in International Management and Global Business is tailored for those aspiring to careers in international business, cross-cultural management, or global leadership.
MQF/EQF Level: 7
ECTS: 60 Credits
379 Enrolled
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Award in International Business Transactions (5 ECTS) (125 Hours)
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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: International Business TransactionsIntroductory Podcast00:05:34Assignment Podcast05:22
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Lecture 1: Key Principles of International Business TransactionsLecture 1: Part 1(A): Key Principles of International Business Transactions01:17:10Lecture 1: Part 1(B): Key Principles of International Business Transactions01:08:38Lecture 1: Part 2: Key Principles of International Business Transactions00:37:57Article: The ASEAN Free Trade AreaArticle: Directive (EU) 2019/770 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2019 on Certain Aspects Concerning Contracts for the Supply of Digital Content and Digital Services
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Lecture 2: International Sales Contracts - Understanding the CISG and BeyondLecture 2: Part 1: International Sales Contracts - Understanding the CISG and Beyond01:01:36Lecture 2: Part 2: International Sales Contracts - Understanding the CISG and Beyond01:09:09Lecture 2.1: Part 1: International Trade Platforms (Eg. Amazon, eBay)01:02:31Lecture 2.1: Part 2: International Trade Platforms (Eg. Amazon, eBay)00:29:36Lecture 2.1: Part 3: International Trade Platforms (Eg. Amazon, eBay)00:51:26Article: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipArticle: Directive (EU) 2019/771 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2019 on Certain Aspects Concerning Contracts for the Sale of Goods, Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and Directive 2009/22/EC, and Repealing Directive 1999/44/EC
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Lecture 3: IncotermsLecture 3: Part 1: Incoterms00:21:09Lecture 3: Part 2 (a): Incoterms01:16:31Lecture 3: Part 2 (b): Incoterms01:22:56Lecture 3: Part 3: Incoterms01:12:59
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Lecture 4: The Pillars of Global TradeLecture 4: Part 1: The Pillars of Global Trade00:55:43Lecture 4: Part 2: The Pillars of Global Trade01:11:11Lecture 4: Part 3: The Pillars of Global Trade00:50:37Guest Interview : Kari Pisani50:38Document: United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of GoodsArticle: WTO - Principles of the Trading System
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Lecture 5: Non-Establishment Forms of International BusinessLecture 5: Part 1: Non-Establishment Forms of International Business01:18:49Lecture 5: Part 2(A): Non-Establishment Forms of International Business01:22:59Lecture 5: Part 2(B): Non-Establishment Forms of International Business01:21:12
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Lecture 6: Dispute Resolution in International Business TransactionsLecture 6: Part 1: Dispute Resolution in International Business Transactions01:12:28Lecture 6: Part 2: Dispute Resolution in International Business Transactions01:18:45Lecture 6: Part 3: Dispute Resolution in International Business Transactions01:10:06Case Study Set 1: International Sales Contracts and Dispute Resolution Case Studies 1Case Study Set 2: International Sales Contracts and Dispute Resolution Case Studies 2
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Section 7: Electronic Data Interchange Systems
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Quizzes
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General ResourcesArticle: North American Free Trade AgreementArticle: WTO Legal TextsArticle: Rethinking Commercial LawArticle: The Double Life of International LawArticle: OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report, March 2025Article: The OECD’S Contribution to Promoting Open Markets and a Rules- Based International Trading System in Good Working Order
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Award in Professional Development (12 ECTS) (300 Hours)
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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: Professional DevelopmentIntroductory Podcast03:52Assignment Podcast04:47
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Foundations of Professional Development; Lecture 1Lecture 1: Theories of Professional Development00:43:20Journal Article: Developmental Theories and The Professional Development of TeachersLecture 1.5: What’s the Point of a Module in Professional Development for Me as a Student? What Am I Going to Get Out of This?00:44:51Journal Article: How Does Professional Development Improve Teaching
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Foundations of Professional Development; Lecture 2Lecture 2: What is Self-Awareness01:36:09Journal Article: The Impact of Self-awareness on Leadership BehaviorGuest Interview: Claudienne and Greta01:30:56Lecture 2.5: What is Professional Self-Awareness?33:01Podium Lecture 2.6: Theories of Ethics and Professional Standards00:40:57Professional Self-AwarenessJournal Article: Examining How Leaders Emerge From Leader Self-Awareness, Self-Leadership, and Self-EfficacyGuest Interview: Kim Spiteri00:59:34
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Foundations of Professional Development; Lecture 3Lecture 3: Part 1: What is Reflective Learning and Why is it Important01:06:28Lecture 3: Part 2: What is Reflective Learning and Why is it Important00:44:22Journal Article: Assessing Reflective LearningReflective LearningJournal article: Using a Self-Reflective E-PortfolioGuest Interview: Part 1: Simon Agius Muscat00:22:02Guest Interview: Part 2: Simon Agius Muscat00:12:21Guest Interview: Part 3: Simon Agius Muscat00:34:53Podium Lecture 3.5: How Can We Identify Our Own Skills Gaps?00:41:52Journal Article: Understanding and Measuring Skill Gaps in Industry 4.0
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Shaping Your Professional Journey; Lecture 4Lecture 4: Empowering Professional Growth with Collaborative Strategies for Success01:33:59Journal Article: Professional Learning CommunitiesPodium Lecture 4.5: As a Professional, What will be Expected of Me?00:39:38Journal Article: Elaborating a Model of Teacher Professional GrowthLecture 4.6: Building Professional Excellence: Personal Learning Plans, Certifications, and a Culture of Agility and Grow01:01:42Journal Article: Teacher Self-Assessment. A Mechanism for Facilitating Professional GrowthEmpowering Professional Growth with Collaborative Strategies for SuccessGuest Interview: Lawrence00:24:08
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Shaping Your Professional Journey; Lecture 5Lecture 5: Part 1: Monitor Personal Progress Against Academic Goals01:00:44Lecture 5: Part 2: Monitor Personal Progress Against Academic Goals01:14:48Journal Article: Best Practices in Setting Progress Monitoring Goals for Academic Skill ImprovementGuest Interview: Guest: Evarist Bartolo01:31:45Podium Lecture 5.5: Resilience in the Face of Career Disappointments00:43:51Journal Article: Resilience in the Modern Career
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Shaping Your Professional Journey; Lecture 6Lecture 6: Part 1: Personal and Professional Branding00:43:33Lecture 6: Part 2: Personal and Professional Branding00:32:20Lecture 6: Part 3: Personal and Professional Branding00:40:33Journal Article: Personal Branding PhenomenonPodium Lecture 6.5: When I Am Employed, or Self-Employed, How Will I Champion the Brand of My Employer?00:44:07Personal and Professional BrandingJournal Article: Impact of Personal Branding on the Development of Professional Careers of ManagersGuest Interview: Part 1- Guests: Claire, Daniel and Josianne51:35Guest Interview: Part 2- Guests: Claire, Daniel and Josianne48:50
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Shaping Your Professional Journey; Lecture 7Lecture 7: Part 1: Building a Professional Online Presence00:47:58Lecture 7: Part 2: Building a Professional Online Presence01:01:37
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Shaping Your Professional Journey; Lecture 8Lecture 8: Part 1: Developing a Professional Dossier - CV, LinkedIn etc00:37:01Lecture 8: Part 2: Developing a Professional Dossier - CV, LinkedIn etc00:32:43Lecture 8: Part 3: Developing a Professional Dossier - CV, LinkedIn etc00:30:20Develop a Professional DossierJournal Article: Presenting Complex Teacher Evaluation Data- Advantages of Dossier OrganizationPodium Lecture 8.5: Career Planning - How do you Choose the Right Job and Career?00:52:28Journal Article: Work Does not Speak for ItselfLecture 8.6: Part 1: What is Continuous Professional Development?01:01:27Lecture 8.6: Part 2: What is Continuous Professional Development?00:34:07Journal Article: The Value of Continuous Professional DevelopmentGuest Interview: Keith Demicoli00:56:41
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 9Lecture 9: Part 1: Networking Strategies to Build Relationships and Advance One’s Career00:41:22Lecture 9: Part 2: Networking Strategies to Build Relationships and Advance One’s Career00:41:28Lecture 9: Part 3: Networking Strategies to Build Relationships and Advance One’s Career00:40:11Networking Strategies for Professional DevelopmentJournal Article: Networking Strategies for EntrepreneursGuest Interview: Guest: Morgan Carabott36:38
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 10Lecture 10: Part 1: Establishing and Maintaining a Strong Professional Network01:13:14Lecture 10: Part 2: Establishing and Maintaining a Strong Professional Network00:52:53Establishing and Maintaining a Strong Professional Network and Leveraging It for Business OpportunitiesEntrepreneurial Leadership in Startups and SMEs: Critical Lessons from Building and Sustaining GrowthThe Path to Entrepreneurship: The Role of Social Networks in Driving Entrepreneurial Learning and EducationGuest Interview: Part 1.1: Daniel and Josianne00:30:51Guest Interview: Part 1.2: Daniel and Josianne00:29:33Guest Interview: Part 2: Daniel and Josianne00:35:32
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 11Lecture 11: Part 1: Analysing the Job Market00:32:45Lecture 11: Part 2: Analysing the Job Market00:44:58Lecture 11: Part 3: Analysing the Job Market00:36:45Job Market AnalysisUsing Internet Data to Analyse the Labour Market: A Methodological EnquiryPodium Lecture 11.5: What do Employers Look for When Hiring? What Makes Someone Employable?00:54:27
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 12Lecture 12: Conducting Interviews Individually and as Part of a Panel00:36:55Journal Article: Preparing and Conducting Interviews to Collect DataLecture 12.1: Part 1: Plan, Manage and Perform in an Interview35:42Lecture 12.1: Part 2: Plan, Manage and Perform in an Interview36:25Lecture 12.1: Part 3: Plan, Manage and Perform in an Interview30:11Journal Article: Conducting In-Depth InterviewsWorksheet: STAR WorksheetLecture 12.2: Conduct Effective Performance Evaluations01:06:03Journal Article: Toward Development of Meaningful and Effective Performance Evaluations
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 13Podium Lecture 13: What is Personal Accountability and How can I Develop It?00:41:20Journal Article: Personal Accountability in EducationLecture 13.1: The Skill to Work Independently and Have Personal Accountability00:51:05Journal Article: Personal Responsibility in a Professional SystemLecture 13.2: Accountability and Independent Work in Remote and Hybrid Work Environment00:38:02Journal Article: Negotiating Personal Engagement and Professional Accountability
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 14Lecture 14: Part 1: Engage in Peer Review and Feedback Seeking Activities01:01:58Lecture 14: Part 2: Engage in Peer Review and Feedback Seeking Activities00:52:42Journal Article: Engaging Students in Peer ReviewEngage in Peer Review and Feedback-Seeking ActivitiesWorksheet: BOOSTWorksheet: DESCWorksheet: 4PsLecture 14.1: Provide Constructive Feedback to Team Members01:33:11Journal Article: Doing Peer Review and Receiving FeedbackGuest Interview: George Vella52:06
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 15Lecture 15: Part 1: Key Professions within Businesses00:58:52Lecture 15: Part 2: Key Professions within Businesses00:54:04Journal Article: Professional Occupations, Knowledge-Driven Firms, And EntrepreneurshipPodium Lecture 15.5: What Type of Business Settings Exist? What Should I Expect as a New Graduate?00:47:12Journal Article: Professional Learning in the Business CurriculumGuest Interview: Ian Camilleri51:57
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 16Podium Lecture 16: How Can We Leverage Emerging Technologies to Help Us Access Various Industries for Employment and Stay on Track and Relevant in Our Industries?00:43:50Journal Article: The Impact of Emerging Technologies on WorkLecture 16.1: Electronic Signature and Document Management Tools00:15:59Journal Article: Factors Affecting the Adoption of Electronic SignatureLecture 16.2: Use of Communication and Video Conferencing Tools00:36:57Journal Article: Videoconferencing as a Mode of Communication
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Strategic Career Building; Lecture 17Lecture 17: Part 1: The Use of Psychological Assessments and Psychometric Testing for Personal Professional Development01:04:53Lecture 17: Part 2: The Use of Psychological Assessments and Psychometric Testing for Personal Professional Development00:48:33Lecture 17: Part 3: The Use of Psychological Assessments and Psychometric Testing for Personal Professional Development01:05:14Journal Article: AI Psychometrics
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Award in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills (6 ECTS) (150 Hours)
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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: Public Speaking and Presentation SkillsIntroductory Podcast09:13Assignment Podcast04:30
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All About Public Speaking and Presentation Skills; Lecture 1Part 1: Relevance of Module in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Students27:19Part 2: Relevance of Module in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Students22:38
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All About Public Speaking and Presentation Skills; Lecture 2
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All About Public Speaking and Presentation Skills; Lecture 3Presentations in Different Contexts53:01
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All About Public Speaking and Presentation Skills; Lecture 4Part 1: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch34:49Part 2: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch36:59Part 3: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch34:37Persuasive Strategies in the SME Entrepreneurial PitchCreating and Delivering a Business Pitch
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All About Public Speaking and Presentation Skills; Lecture 5Part 1: The Elevator Pitch31:38Part 2: The Elevator Pitch37:08Ten Simple Rules for Hitting a Home Run with Your Elevator PitchMastering the Elevator Pitch
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All About Public Speaking and Presentation Skills; Lecture 6Part 1: Online Speaking for Webinars40:21Part 2: Online Speaking for Webinars50:47Presentation Anxiety Analysis: Comparing Face-to-Face PresentationsOnline Speaking for Webinars
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All About Public Speaking and Presentation Skills; Lecture 7Part 1: Ethics in Public Speaking38:41Part 2: Ethics in Public Speaking35:00Part 3: Ethics in Public Speaking45:42Stand Up, Speak Out: The Practice and Ethics in Public SpeakingEthics in Public Speaking
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All About Public Speaking and Presentation Skills; Lecture 8Part 1: Non-Verbal Skills for Presentations28:04Part 2: Non-Verbal Skills for Presentations32:03Shark Tank: The Influence of the use of Rhetoric and NonVerbal CommunicationNon-Verbal Skills for Presentations
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The Audience; Lecture 9Your Audience36:12Audience Analysis in Public SpeakingPart 1: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills with Josianne Camilleri39:26Part 2: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills with Josianne Camilleri46:19
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The Audience; Lecture 10Part 1: Interacting with Small Audiences Vs with Large Audiences33:35Part 2: Interacting with Small Audiences Vs with Large Audiences19:53Interacting with Small Audiences vs. Large AudiencesPublic Speaking and Presentation Skills with Darine Aboulezz39:18
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The Audience; Lecture 11Part 1: Handling Audience Responses32:51Part 2: Handling Audience Responses35:23Handling Audience Responses, Lack of Responses, Feedback, and Questions
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The Audience; Lecture 12Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking40:44Post - Lecture Podcast: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking04:32High Oral Communication Apprehensives: How Can Students be Helped to Reduce Their Fear of Public SpeakingThe Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique on Public Speaking Anxiety in University StudentOvercoming the Fear of Public Speaking
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The Audience; Lecture 13Part 1: Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence26:24Part 2: Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence29:58Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence
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The Equipment; Lecture 14Audio - Visual Equipment for Effective Presentations33:46Post Lecture - Podcast: Audiovisual Equipment03:08Tools for Enhancing Presentations
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The Equipment; Lecture 15Microsoft Powerpoint: Excel with Proven Techniques17:19Canva: Power Up Your Presentations11:00Post Lecture - Podcast: Powerpoint & Canva03:56Effectively use software for preparing visual aids for presentations such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva.
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Public Speaking for Work; Lecture 16Part 1: Public Speaking in Business Settings27:52Part 2: Public Speaking in Business Settings33:02Part 3: Public Speaking in Business Settings58:22Public Speaking in Business SettingsBusiness Dining to Public Speaking
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Public Speaking for Work; Lecture 17Part 1: Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work01:05:32Part 2: Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work01:13:39Part 1: How to Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work01:03:42Part 2: How to Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work47:52Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for WorkAn Audience-Friendly Meeting
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Public Speaking for Work; Lecture 18Part 1: Presenting Work to Your Superiors in the Workplace37:27Part 2: Presenting Work to Your Superiors in the Workplace14:36Presenting Work to Your Superiors in the Workplace
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Public Speaking for Work; Lecture 19Part 1: Collaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations34:45Part 2: Collaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations47:36Collaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations.
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Public Speaking for Work; Lecture 20Part 1: Mastering Presentation Skills Training - A Psychological Approach41:05Part 2: Mastering Presentation Skills Training - A Psychological Approach45:21Part 3: Mastering Presentation Skills Training - A Psychological Approach42:29Mastering Presentation Skills Training
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Public Speaking for Work; Lecture 21Part 1: Giving and Receiving Feedback about Presentations to and from Colleagues37:39Part 2: Giving and Receiving Feedback about Presentations to and from Colleagues44:17
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Public Speaking for Work; Lecture 22
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Our Post Graduate Diploma in International Management and Global Business is tailored for those aspiring to careers in international business, cross-cultural management, or global leadership. Whether you come from a business background or have significant experience in an international organization, this program will equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge you need to thrive.
In order to receive this qualification, the student must successfully complete the following modules:
a. International Corporate Finance, MQF/EQF Level 7, 7 ECTS
b. International Business Transactions, MQF/EQF Level 7, 5 ECTS
c. International Marketing, MQF/EQF Level 7, 8 ECTS
d. International Organisational Management and Development, MQF/EQF Level 7, 10 ECTS OR Global Business Strategy, MQF/EQF Level 7, 10 ECTS
e. Project Management, MQF/EQF Level 7, 12 ECTS
f. Professional Development, MQF/EQF Level 7, 12 ECTS
g. Public Speaking and Presentation Skills, MQF/EQF Level 7, 6 ECTS
Programme Outcomes
- By enrolling in our Post Graduate Diploma in International Management and Global Business, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of international corporate finance, international business transactions, international marketing, and global business strategy.
- You’ll learn how to navigate cultural differences, comply with international regulations, and address the challenges that arise in global business environments.
- This program also ensures you stay current with the latest trends and best practices in international management, preparing you to enhance organizational performance globally.
- Bachelor's degree or graduate degree in business, administration, commerce, sciences, finance, management, human resources, retail or a related field
- Minimum 180 ECTS at MQF 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
Gain a Comprehensive Understanding of the Course Syllabus with Our Informative Podcast.
- When it comes to assessment methods, we have included quite a variety that will allow learners with different learning styles and abilities to complete the programme successfully.
- Students will also have to prepare individual reports and presentations, apart from written and multiple-choice examinations. In addition, they will have submit assignments and e-portfolios.
- You can submit your assessment at any time during the course.
What’s included
- No.of Modules: 7
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Duration:Full Time- 12Months
Part Time- 24Months - Learning: 1500 +Hours
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Amy Talbot
Owner, Talbot & Bons
A highly experienced business owner, entrepreneur and mentor. A firm believer in fair recruitment processes and continuous employee development.
Darine Aboulezz
Soft Skills Trainer
Soft skills trainer, public speaker, mentor, and tutor. A firm believer that with the right guidance, anyone can enhance their presentation skills and become a more effective communicator.
Giorgiana Mallia
Lecturer
Currently works in the Educational sector
Roberto Borg
Lecturer
An experienced public speaking coach and communication strategist with a proven track record of helping individuals and organisations craft compelling messages. He specialises in techniques for engaging diverse audiences, overcoming stage fright, and delivering impactful presentations.
Josianne Camilleri
Lecturer
Holds a background in Psychology and Coaching
Kim Spiteri
Lecturer
A warranted Organisational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in senior HR leadership roles across diverse industries.
Susan Nolan
Lecturer
Currently involved in the aviation customer care sector