Masters of Arts in Leadership and Business Development
The target audience for a Master of Arts (MA) in Leadership and Business Development is typically individuals seeking to enhance their leadership and business development skills, including current and aspiring managers, executives and entrepreneurs.
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Award in Strategic Leadership (4 ECTS) (100 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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CourseworkIntroductory Podcast04:17Assignment Podcast07:08
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An Introduction to Strategic Leadership; Lecture 1Part-1: The History of Strategic Leadership?12:30Part-2: The Values, Vision, and Mission of the Organisation16:07Part-3: The Strategic Leaders' Organisational Abilities and Individual Traits27:40Part-4: SWOT Analysis25:29
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An Introduction to Strategic Leadership; Lecture 2Part-1: The Leadership Styles39:44Part-2: The Leadership Styles38:57Part-3: The Leadership Styles32:39
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An Introduction to Strategic Leadership; Lecture 3Part-1: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business40:07Part-2: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business39:00Part-3: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business40:29Part-4: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business45:38Article: The Effects of Transformational Leadership and Job Satisfaction
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An Introduction to Strategic Leadership; Lecture 4Strategic Leadership in Organisational Change33:01
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An Introduction to Strategic Leadership; Lecture 5VUCA- Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity48:05VUCA- Summary Podcast03:42Article: Change Management Model in The Era of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and AmbiguityArticle: Journal The Applied Strategic Leadership Process Setting Direction in a VUCA World
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Developing Strategic Leadership; Lecture 6Part-1: Defining and Understanding Strategic Leadership29:42Part-2: Interview: Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Challenges in Leaderships29:00
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Developing Strategic Leadership; Lecture 7Part-1: Strategic Communication Mastery: Essential Skills for Effective Leadership28:17Part-2: Strategic Communication Mastery: Essential Skills for Effective Leadership25:43Part-3: Strategic Communication Mastery: Essential Skills for Effective Leadership32:45Strategic Leadership: Guest Interview with Joseph Taliana33:57
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Developing Strategic Leadership; Lecture 8Part-1: Motivating and Influencing as a Strategic Leader27:31Part-2: Motivating and Influencing as a Strategic Leader35:45Motivating and Influencing as a Strategic Leader
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Developing Strategic Leadership; Lecture 9Part-1: Influencing and Persuasion Strategies in Decision-Making24:25Part-2: Influencing and Persuasion Strategies in Decision-Making26:39
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Developing Strategic Leadership; Lecture 10Part-1: Foundations of Strategic Leadership and its Challenges26:31Part-2: Ethical and Psychological Dimensions31:32
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Developing Strategic Leadership; Lecture 11Part-1: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth38:42Part-2: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth40:05Part-3: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth46:03Article: How Does Emotional Intelligence Matter to Effective Leadership
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Developing Strategic Leadership; Lecture 12Part-1: Navigating the Dark Side31:54Part-2: Navigating the Dark Side27:14Part-3: Navigating the Dark Side27:51Navigating the Dark Side
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Developing Strategic Leadership; Lecture 13Collaboration and Communication Tools44:46Article: Developing Strategic Leadership CompetenciesCollaboration and Communication Tools
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Strategic Leadership in Practice; Lecture 14Part-1: Sustainable Leadership in Practice40:14Part-2: Sustainable Leadership in Practice36:00Part-3: Sustainable Leadership in Practice38:57Article: Strategic Leadership Effectiveness and It's Influence on Organizational Effectiveness
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Strategic Leadership in Practice; Lecture 15Part-1: The Power of Followership and Leadership: Actions to Avoid36:58Part-2: The Power of Followership and Leadership: Actions to Avoid35:40Part-3: The Power of Followership and Leadership: Actions to Avoid41:38Part-4: The Power of Followership and Leadership: Actions to Avoid37:42The Power of Followership and Leadership: Actions to Avoid
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Strategic Leadership in Practice; Lecture 16Part-1: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy41:56Part-2: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy41:37
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Strategic Leadership in Practice; Lecture 17Part-1: Taking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations35:34Part-2: Taking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations33:48Article: The Role of Leaders' Moral Intelligence to Enhance Strategic Leadership
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Strategic Leadership in Practice; Lecture 18Part-1: Lead, Motivate and Manage High Performance Teams25:09Part-2: Lead, Motivate and Manage High Performance Teams43:31Part-3: Lead, Motivate and Manage High Performance Teams30:00Motivating and Influencing as a Strategic Leader
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Strategic Leadership in Practice; Lecture 19Part-1: Management of Symbolism, Ambiguity & Strategic Change for Leadership48:16Part-2: Management of Symbolism, Ambiguity & Strategic Change for Leadership44:03Part-3: Management of Symbolism, Ambiguity & Strategic Change for Leadership34:27Part-4: Management of Symbolism, Ambiguity & Strategic Change for Leadership33:38
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Strategic Leadership in Practice; Lecture 20Part-1: Goal Setting, Performance Management and Metrics29:43Part-2: Goal Setting, Performance Management and Metrics38:20
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Strategic Leadership in Practice; Lecture 21Developing and Implementing SOPs for Consistency and Compliance34:21Developing and Implementing SOPs for Consistency and Compliance
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Strategic Leadership in Practice; Lecture 22Part-1: Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Software27:31Part-2: Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Software28:03Article: Business Intelligence Systems for Innovative Development of Organisations
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Tech Tools for Strategic Leaders; Lecture 23Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning48:30Article: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Effective LeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Organizations
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Tech Tools for Strategic Leaders; Lecture 24Customer Relationship Management Software (CRM)36:31
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Tech Tools for Strategic Leaders; Lecture 25Project Management Software39:27
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Tech Tools for Strategic Leaders; Lecture 26Virtual Meeting and Conferencing Tools for Strategic Decision Making36:52Article: The Relationship Between Digital Transformational Leadership Styles and Knowledge Based Empowering Interaction
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Award in Training and Development (10 ECTS) (250 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: Training and DevelopmentIntroductory Podcast04:54Assignment Podcast04:28
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Topic 1: Introduction and the Strategic Role of Training and DevelopmentIntroduction and the Strategic Role of Training and Development47:02Introduction to the Strategic Role of Learning and DevelopmentPodcast Voiceover for Worksheet 01: Creating a Learning Culture00:04:13Podium Talk 1.1: How External Factors Shape Training Strategies00:08:00Podium Talk 1.2: Training Budgets00:10:52Podium Lecture: Foundations of Workplace Learning: Theories and Instructional Design00:54:09Resource 1: Cultivating a Culture of Learning at Microsoft with Viva LearningResource 2: How Microsoft Built a Learning CultureResource 3: How Pixar Designed a Culture of Collective CreativityResource 4: Pixar Great People Great IdeasResource 5: Airbnb Organizational CultureResource 6: The Power of Shared Experience How Airbnb Celebrates Diversity Through Multicultural TrainingResource 7: Want Success Like Google Approach Learning Like Google DoesResource 8: Training and Development at Google An In-Depth AnalysisResource 9: Excerpt from Education for the Age of AI
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Topic 2: Learning Theories and Adult Learning Principles in Professional GrowthLecture: Part 1: Learning Theories and Adult Learning Principles in Professional Growth00:41:32Lecture: Part 2: Learning Theories and Adult Learning Principles in Professional Growth00:45:22Learning Theories and Adult Learning PrinciplesPodium Talk 2.1: Bringing Play Into L&D00:07:04Resource 1: The Impact of Andragogy on Learning Satisfaction of Graduate StudentsResource 2: The science of education using learning theory to solve teaching problems in medical educationResource 3: Adult learning theories Implications for learning and teaching in medical education AMEE Guide No. 83
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Topic 3: Training Needs Analysis: Identifying Development Needs in a Business ContextPart 1: Training Needs Analysis34:37Part 2: Training Needs Analysis39:37Part 3: Training Needs Analysis32:33Training Needs AnalysisGuest Interview: Aimee Vella Bonnici00:38:59Podium Talk 3.1: Prioritising Training Needs00:08:07Resource 1: The effectiveness of training needs analysis and its relation to employee efficiencyResource 2: The ABC Guide to Training Need AssessmentResource 3: Training Needs Assessment Concept, Methods and ProcessResource 4: Training Needs Assessment Basis for the Development of Training Programs for Employees in a Public Higher InstitutionResource 5: Training Needs Assessment Tool Utilization and Global ImpactResource 6: Cogent Social Sciences
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Topic 4: Designing Effective Training ProgramsPart 1: Designing Effective Training Programs54:29Part 2: Designing Effective Training Programs53:23Podium Lecture: Training Programs in the Public Sector00:50:36Lecture: Non-Verbal Skills for Presentations00:59:11Journal Article: Shark Tank: The Influence of the Use of Rhetoric and Non- Verbal Communication on Investment OutcomeNon-Verbal Skills for PresentationsPodium Talk 4.1: Gamifying Mandatory Training00:07:16Podium Talk 4.2: Designing the Right Training Environment00:06:51Podium Talk 4.3: Designing Effective Presentations00:09:40Topic 4.1: Be Proficient in the Use of Microsoft Office Tools01:30:39Lecture: Part 1: Translation and Language Services01:21:27Lecture: Part 2: Translation and Language Services01:05:37Recorded Interview with Kim Spiteri00:37:42Designing Effective Training ProgramsResource 1: Designing Effective Training ProgramsResource 2: Designing Effective Training ProgramsResource 3: Designing Effective Training ProgramsResource 4: Designing Effective Training Programs
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Topic 5: Training Delivery MethodsPart 1: Training Delivery Methods56:37Part 2: Training Delivery Methods01:01:50Podcast Voiceover for Worksheet 01: Reflecting on Training Delivery Methods00:03:42Podcast Voiceover for Worksheet 02: Designing a Mini-Training Session with Online Tools00:03:58Training Delivery MethodsPodium Lecture: Soft Skills Development and Emotional Intelligence Training00:51:43Lecture: Part 1: Mastering Presentation Skills Training01:25:46Lecture: Part 2: Mastering Presentation Skills Training00:42:31Mastering Presentation Skills TrainingPodium Talk 5.1: Train the Trainer00:04:42Podium Talk 5.2: How HRIS Can Support Learning Initiatives00:04:40Lecture: HRIS00:26:03Digital Component – HRIS - Take From the Public Speaking ModuleFamiliarity With Learning Management Systems Such as TalentLMS & iSpring Learn01:04:49Podium Talk 5.3: Using Tools to Boost Engagement00:08:42Lecture: Audiovisual Equipment00:33:51Post-Lecture Podcast: Audiovisual Equipment00:03:13Tools for Enhancing PresentationsLecture: PPT (PowerPoint)00:17:28Lecture: CANVA00:11:10Post-Lecture Podcast: PPT & Canva00:04:02Effectively Use Software for Preparing Visual Aids for Presentations Such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva.Lecture: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking00:40:45Post-Lecture Podcast: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking00:04:39Overcoming the Fear of Public SpeakingLecture: Audience Analysis for Public Speaking and Presentation Skills00:36:14Audience Analysis in Public SpeakingLecture: Interacting with Small Audiences vs. Large Audiences00:52:45Interacting with Small Audiences vs. Large AudiencesLecture: Handling Audience Responses01:07:27Handling Audience Responses, Lack of Responses, Feedback, and QuestionsResource 1: Design and Assessment for Hybrid Courses Insights and OverviewsResource 2: Training Delivery Methods as Source of Dynamic Capabilities: The Case of Sports’ OrganisationsResource 3: Training Delivery Methods Implemented by American Companies Opportunities and Challenges in Context of Knowledge SocietyResource 4: Analyzing Employee Training Methods for Effective Adoption of Lean Six SigmaResource 5: Analyzing Employee Training Methods for Effective Adoption of Lean Six SigmaResource 6: Analyzing Employee Training Methods for Effective Adoption of Lean Six Sigma
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Topic 6: Evaluating Training ProgramsPart 1: Evaluating Training Programs00:58:47Part 2: Evaluating Training Programs00:50:46Part 3: Evaluating Training Programs00:58:04Evaluating Training ProgramsPodium Talk 6.1: What to Do When Training Misses the Objective00:07:55Topic 6.1: Have an Understanding of HR Programs Such as BambooHR and Shireburn00:57:40Podcast Voiceover for Worksheet 01: Stakeholder Expectations00:04:02Resource 1: A Critical Review on Training Evaluation Models: A Search for Future Agenda. Journal of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development.Resource 2: Theory of Training Effectiveness Evaluation by Kirkpatrick Background of Theory.Resource 3: Implementing Cancer Pain Management Training for Pharmacists Using the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model. Journal of Pain Research.Resource 4: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Existing In-service Training Courses on Infection Prevention and Control in Nurses: An Evaluation Using the Kirkpatrick Model. Shiraz E-Medical Journal.
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Topic 7: Talent Management and Succession PlanningLecture: Part 1: Talent Management and Succession Planning01:09:44Lecture: Part 2: Talent Management and Succession Planning00:57:27Talent Management and Succession PlanningPodcast Voiceover for Worksheet 01: May’s Leadership Development Plan00:03:55Podcast Voiceover for Worksheet 02: Using the 9-Box Grid for Talent Mapping00:04:35Guest Interview: Zenah Hemedan00:37:59Resource 1: Review of History Succession Planning: Replacement Planning, Talent Management and Workforce PlanningResource 2: Succession Planning Best Practices for Large and Small Organizations
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Topic 8: Performance Management & DevelopmentPart 1: Performance Management and Development01:24:56Part 2: Performance Management and Development00:52:01Lecture: Difficult Conversations with Underperformers01:21:36Legal Side of Training and Development00:42:13MCQPodcast Voiceover for Worksheet 01: SMART Goals Reflection00:03:48Podium Talk 8.1: Psychometric Testing in Learning and Development00:08:37Resource 1: Performance Improvement Plan in Building Process According to Quality Leaders and Quality Improvement Tools and TechniquesResource 2: The Language of Gender Bias in Performance Reviews.
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Topic 9: Cross Cultural Challenges in Training and DevelopmentPart 1: Cross Cultural Challenges in Training and Development00:56:03Part 2: Cross Cultural Challenges in Training and Development00:33:41Cross Cultural ConsiderationsGuest Interview: Claire00:37:44Resource 1: Cross-Cultural Training and Adjustment Through the Lens of Cultural Intelligence and Type of ExpatriatesResource 2: Effective Training for International Cross-Cultural Collaboration and Leadership
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Topic 10: Change ManagementChange Management01:27:52Podium Talk 10.1: The Impact of Organisational Change on Learning Programmes00:08:38Podium Lecture: Future of Learning and Development: E-Learning and Technology Trends00:57:00MCQ: Change ManagementResource 1: Implementing Lewin's Change Theory for Institutional Improvements: A Vietnamese Case StudyResource 2: The Change Formula: Myth, Legend, or Lore?
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Topic 11: Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership and DevelopmentTopic 11: Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership and Development01:26:18Guest Interview: Part 1: Margaret Buhagiar00:21:17Guest Interview: Part 2: Margaret Buhagiar00:23:02Guest Interview: Karen Gill00:28:44
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Award in Employee and Labour Relations (4 ECTS) (100 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: Employee and Labour RelationsIntroductory Podcast05:02Assessment Podcast02:51
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All About Employee and Labour Relations; Lecture 1Relevance of Module in Employee and Labour Relations for Students53:46
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All About Employee and Labour Relations; Lecture 2Part 1: Industrial Employment Relations39:42Part 2: Industrial Employment Relations45:04Part 3: Industrial Employment Relations40:17Part 1: Understanding the Role, Benefits, and Processes of Trade Unions in Malta27:19Part 2: Insights into Organizational Stakeholders and Employment Dynamics in Malta25:49Industrial Employment RelationsJournal article: Platform Work and the Employment Relationship
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All About Employee and Labour Relations; Lecture 3Part 1: Labour Law & the Code of Conduct53:34Part 2: Labour Law & the Code of Conduct46:19Part 3: Labour Law & the Code of Conduct51:48Labour Law & The Code of Conduct
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Employee Relations in Practice; Lecture 4E-Signature & Electronic Document Management Systems16:00Part 1: Employee and Labour Relations31:12Part 2: Employee and Labour Relations28:50
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Employee Relations in Practice; Lecture 5Conflict Resolution Online Solutions23:11
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Employee Relations in Practice; Lecture 5.5Part 1: Workplace Conflict Resolution and Mediation50:36Part 2: Workplace Conflict Resolution and Mediation01:00:14Part 3: Workplace Conflict Resolution and Mediation52:11Workplace Conflict Resolution and Mediation
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Employee Relations in Practice; Lecture 6Part 1: Performance Evaluation50:27Part 2: Performance Evaluation52:03Part 3: Performance Evaluation56:51
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Employee Relations in Practice; Lecture 6.5
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Employee Relations in Practice; Lecture 7Employee Engagement and Feedback Tools17:21Part 1: Navigating Employee and Labour Relations Involves Grasping Key Insights & Addressing Challenges19:09Part 2: Key Approaches and Future Trends on Strategic and Ethical Employee Relations29:15
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Employment Relations in the Digital Economy; Lecture 8Part 1: Employment Relations in the Digital Economy41:57Part 2: Employment Relations in the Digital Economy41:49Employment Relations in the Digital Economy
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Employment Relations in the Digital Economy; Lecture 9Part 1: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Relations37:34Part 2: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Relations35:09Part 3: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Relations48:46Part 4: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Relations51:03Diversity and Inclusion in Employment RelationsJournal article: Diversity Interpretations, Management Practices and Inclusion Perceptions in the Workplace
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Award in International Organisational Management and Development (10 ECTS) (250 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 Organisational Management and DevelopmentIntroductory Podcast00:03:54Assignment Podcast00:05:44
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Foundations of International Organisational Management and Development; Lecture 1.1Podium Lecture: Introduction to International Organisational Management00:43:19Journal Article: A New Organisational Memory for Cross-Cultural Knowledge ManagementLecture 1.1: Part 1: Link Business Models to Activities Performed by International Organisations00:48:57Lecture 1.1: Part 2: Link Business Models to Activities Performed by International Organisations00:45:34Quiz 1.1: Link Business Models to Activities Performed by International Organisations.Journal Article: The Role and Prospects of Innovative Entrepreneurship in the Economic Progress of Developing CountriesLecture 1.1.2: Part 1(A): Cultural, Political, Economic and Legal Factors that Influence International Business01:17:11Lecture 1.1.2: Part 1(B): Cultural, Political, Economic and Legal Factors that Influence International Business01:08:39Lecture 1.1.2: Part 2: Cultural, Political, Economic and Legal Factors that Influence International Business00:37:57Journal Article: The Cultural, Political and Legal Environment of International Business
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Foundations of International Organisational Management and Development; Lecture 1.2Lecture 1.2: Part 1: The 4 Fundamental Value Drivers of Business Models to Specialist and Non-Specialist Audiences00:49:39Lecture 1.2: Part 2: The 4 Fundamental Value Drivers of Business Models to Specialist and Non-Specialist Audiences00:42:26Quiz 1.2: The 4 Fundamental Value Drivers of Business ModelsJournal Article: Value Creation in E-Business as a Driver of Financial Performance
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Foundations of International Organisational Management and Development; Lecture 1.3Lecture 1.3: Part 1: The 4 Major Business Threats00:43:24Lecture 1.3: Part 2: The 4 Major Business Threats00:45:03Quiz 1.3: The 4 Major Business ThreatsJournal Article: Development of Market Orientation for Marketing Strategy
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Foundations of International Organisational Management and Development; Lecture 1.4Lecture 1.4: International Business Model Canvas Application01:33:17Quiz 1.4: Understand and Practically Apply the Business Model CanvasJournal Article: Business Model Canvas in Global EnterprisesPodium Lecture: International Business Strategy: Market Entry & Growth00:36:36Journal Article: International Market Entry StrategiesPodium Lecture: Platformisation and the Rise of Global Digital Ecosystems00:37:30Journal Article: Digital Platforms in the Global EconomyPodium Lecture: Organisational Foresight: Designing the Future-Ready Enterprise00:46:56Journal Article: An Overview of Foresight MethodologiesPodium Lecture: Organisational Change & Development in Global Contexts00:45:47Journal Article: Social Psychological Perspectives of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion in National and Global ContextsGuest Interview: Trevor00:34:17
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International Resource Control; Lecture 2.1Lecture 2.1: Defining Goals Through Global Collaboration01:24:57Quiz 2.1: Strategically Collaborate with Different Stakeholders on an International Level Within an Organisation to Define Company GoalsJournal Article: Strategy Stakeholders and Managerial DiscretionLecture 2.1.1: Virtual Meeting and Conferencing Tools that Facilitate Communication and Collaboration Among Team Members and Stakeholders in Different Locations00:44:50Journal Article: Realizing an Online ConferencePodium Lecture: Organisational Intelligence and Decision Systems in Global Firms00:37:59Journal Article: Organisational Transformation Through Business Intelligence
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Managing Diverse International Teams; Lecture 3.1Podium Lecture: The Role of Culture in International Organisations00:48:57Journal Article: Culture Influence in International OrganisationsPodium Lecture: KM in Global Teams00:41:50Journal Article: Sustaining Effectiveness in Global TeamsPodium Lecture: Measuring Performance & Driving Global Improvement00:43:05Journal Article: Driving Continuous Improvement by Developing and Leveraging Lean Key Performance Indicators
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Managing Diverse International Teams; Lecture 3.2Lecture: Part 1: Theories of Compensation Planning from Around the World00:41:06Lecture: Part 2: Theories of Compensation Planning from Around the World00:42:48Lecture: Part 1: A Look at Benchmarking of Salaries Within Countries and Across Countries00:43:51Lecture: Part 2: A Look at Benchmarking of Salaries Within Countries and Across Countries00:48:03Lecture: Part 1: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Performance Management from Around the Globe00:52:28Lecture: Part 2: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Performance Management from Around the Globe00:43:00Podium Lecture: International Performance Management00:22:51Podium Lecture: Innovation and Organisational Learning Globally00:42:25Journal Article: The Significance of Organisational Learning in a Global ContextGuest Interview: Italo00:34:17
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International Leadership Skills; Lecture 4.1Lecture 4.1: Lead Multinational Teams in Strategic Thinking, Decision-Making and Cross-Cultural Communication01:25:07Journal Article: Developing Cross-Cultural Leadership Skills and Cross-Cultural Team Working Skills Through Organization Development InterventionLecture 4.1.1: Part 1: Effective Communication Across Language Barriers01:21:26Lecture 4.1.1: Part 2: Effective Communication Across Language Barriers01:05:38Journal Article: Breaking Language BarriersLecture 4.1.2: Part 1: Cloud-Based Solutions that Allow Organisations to Store and Access Data and Information from Anywhere, Facilitating Remote Work and Collaboration00:47:18Lecture 4.1.2: Part 2: Cloud-Based Solutions that Allow Organisations to Store and Access Data and Information from Anywhere, Facilitating Remote Work and Collaboration00:48:19Lecture 4.1.2: Part 3: Cloud-Based Solutions that Allow Organisations to Store and Access Data and Information from Anywhere, Facilitating Remote Work and Collaboration00:41:27Journal Article: Leveraging Cloud-Based HR Tools for Remote Workforce
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International Leadership Skills; Lecture 4.2Lecture 4.2: Team Roles & Personality Dynamics00:52:53Journal Article: Personality and Team PerformancePodium Lecture: HRM in the International Context00:46:43Journal Article: New Models of Strategic HRM in a Global ContextPodium Lecture: Neurodiversity and Cognitive Inclusion in Global Organisations00:46:11Journal Article: Strategic Need For TalentPodium Lecture: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Global Organisations00:48:54Journal Article: The New Diversity, Equity and InclusionJournal Article: The Influence of Quality Tools in Human Resources ManagementLecture 4.2.2: Part 1: Skilfully Differentiate the Roles of Top Management, Line Management and Human Resource Specialist in the Application of Organisational Goals00:58:52Lecture 4.2.2: Part 2: Skilfully Differentiate the Roles of Top Management, Line Management and Human Resource Specialist in the Application of Organisational Goals00:54:06Journal Article: What a Difference a Role MakesGuest Interview: Tess Giordmaina00:34:04
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Global Business Strategy; Lecture 5.1Podium Lecture: Social Responsibility & Sustainability in Global Operations00:44:08Journal Article: International Business, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable DevelopmentPodium Lecture: Organisational Structures Across Borders00:40:53Journal Article: Factors Influencing Cross-Border Knowledge Sharing by Police OrganisationsPodium Lecture: Strategic Organisational Design for Global Firms00:43:24Journal Article: Business Organisational Structures of Global CompaniesLecture 5.1: Developing & Endorsing Organisational Procedures01:23:15Quiz 5.1: Construct and Sign-Off on Organizational Policies and Procedures in Line with the Organization’s GoalsJournal Article: Organisational Policies and Practices for the Inclusion of Vulnerable WorkersLecture 5.1.1: Part 1: Represent Organisations in International Business Negotiations00:53:03Lecture 5.1.1: Part 2: Represent Organisations in International Business Negotiations00:50:00Quiz 5.1.1: Represent Organisations in International Business NegotiationsJournal Article: International Business Negotiations. Culture, Dimensions, ContextLecture 5.1.1.2: Part 1: Decision Making in Global and Cross-Cultural Contexts00:43:23Lecture 5.1.1.2: Part 2: Decision Making in Global and Cross-Cultural Contexts00:37:00Journal Article: Decision-Making Behavior, Gender Differences, and Cultural Context Variables
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Global Business Strategy; Lecture 5.2Lecture 5.2: Global Risk Management Strategies01:26:04Quiz 5.2: Develop and Implement a Global Risk Management PlanJournal Article: Aspects of the Evolution from Risk Management to Enterprise Global Risk ManagementPodium Lecture: Risk Assessment and Decision Making in Global Business00:52:51
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Global Business Strategy; Lecture 5.3Lecture 5.3: Part 1: Staying Updated on Trade, Regulations, and Global Market Movements01:13:05Lecture 5.3: Part 2: Staying Updated on Trade, Regulations, and Global Market Movements00:55:38Quiz 5.3: Master the Art of Staying Up-to-Date on International Trade AgreementsJournal Article: On the Endogeneity of International Trade Flows and Free Trade AgreementsPodium Lecture: Shadow Structures and Informal Power in Multinational Firms00:44:16Journal Article: In the Shadow: The Impact of Language on Structure, Power and Communication in the MultinationalLecture 5.3.1: Part 1: Exploring Cultural Differences and Market Preferences Across Global Regions01:11:13Lecture 5.3.1: Part 2: Exploring Cultural Differences and Market Preferences Across Global Regions00:56:22Quiz 5.3.1: Market and Cultural Intelligence ToolsJournal Article: Leader Cultural Intelligence and Organizational PerformancePodium Lecture: AI-Powered Organisational Knowledge & Memory Systems00:44:36Journal Article: Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge ManagementPodium Lecture: Digital Sovereignty and Data Ethics in International Management00:34:50Journal Article: Sovereignty, Privacy, and Ethics in Blockchain‑Based Identity Management Systems
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The Future of International Organisational Management; Lecture 6.1Podium Lecture: Building Organisational Agility00:26:43Podium Lecture: The Future of International Organisational Management00:40:27Journal Article: Will the Organisation Disappear? The Challenges of the New Economy
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Award in Principles of Entrepreneurship (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: Principle of EntrepreneurshipIntroductory Podcast00:05:41Assignment Podcast00:06:46
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Foundations of Entrepreneurship; Lecture 1Podium Lecture 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Scope and Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Including Definitions, the Economic and Social Impact of Entrepreneurship, and the Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs00:28:34Lecture 1.1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship00:45:45Journal Article: Introduction to EntrepreneurshipIntroduction to Entrepreneurship
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Foundations of Entrepreneurship; Lecture 2Podium Lecture 2: The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Understanding the Mindset Required for Entrepreneurial Success, Including Resilience, Adaptability, and Opportunity Recognition00:50:08Podium Lecture 2.1: Informal Entrepreneurship and Hidden Innovators00:58:33Journal Article: Tackling the Hidden Enterprise CultureLecture 2.2: The Entrepreneurial Mindset00:36:22Journal Article: Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Synthetic Literature ReviewThe Entrepreneurial MindsetGuest Interview: Part 1: Zack Ritchie00:12:40Guest Interview: Part 2: Zack Ritchie00:19:06
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Foundations of Entrepreneurship; Lecture 3Podium Lecture 3: Types of Entrepreneurs and Ventures: Differentiating Between Types of Entrepreneurs (Ex: social, corporate, small business) and Understanding Various Types of Ventures and their Objectives00:53:11Journal Article: Distinguishing Types of Entrepreneurial VenturesLecture 3.1: Individual Factors00:37:08Individual FactorsPodium Lecture 3.1: Cultural Intelligence & Entrepreneurial Identity00:49:20Journal Article: Cultural Intelligence, Entrepreneurial Intentions
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Foundations of Entrepreneurship; Lecture 4Podium Lecture 4: Opportunity Identification and Evaluation: Techniques for Identifying Business Opportunities, Evaluating Feasibility, and Analysing Market Potential Using Tools such as SWOT and PESTEL Analyses00:25:36Journal Article: A Theory of Entrepreneurial Opportunity Identification and DevelopmentLecture 4.1: Building a Model for Entrepreneurship: Environmental Factors00:35:45Journal Article: Environmental Factors Influencing Technological EntrepreneurshipBuilding a Model for Entrepreneurship: Environmental Factors
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Foundations of Entrepreneurship; Lecture 5Podium Lecture 5: Developing a Business Idea: Moving from an Idea to a Viable Business Concept, Including Brainstorming Techniques, Validation Processes, and the Importance of Market Research00:31:22Journal Article: Speeding Up Student EntrepreneurshipLecture 5.1: The Entrepreneurial Process00:33:52Journal Article: Understanding the Entrepreneurial ProcessThe Entrepreneurial ProcessGuest Interview: Ben Vincenti00:47:10Podium Lecture 5.2: Circular Economy & Green Entrepreneurship00:41:46
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Market Research and Business Planning; Lecture 6Podium Lecture 6: Market Research and Analysis: Understanding Market Dynamics, Identifying Customer Needs, and Analysing Competition to Position a Business Effectively00:28:19Journal Article: Factors Affecting the Use of Market Research InformationGuest Interview: Gaetano Caruana01:10:04
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Market Research and Business Planning; Lecture 7Podium Lecture 7: Business Models and Value Propositions: Exploring Different Business Models (Ex: B2B, B2C, D2C) and Learning How to Craft a Compelling Value Proposition for a Target Audience00:25:56Journal Article: Modeling Value Propositions in E-Business
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Market Research and Business Planning; Lecture 8Podium Lecture 8: The Business Planning Process: Developing a Comprehensive Business Plan, Including Components such as the Executive Summary, Market Analysis, Operational Plan, and Financial Projections00:31:49Lecture 8.1: Part 1: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch00:34:50Lecture 8.1: Part 2: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch00:37:00Lecture 8.1: Part 3: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch00:34:37Podium Lecture 8.2: Identify the Importance of having a Professionally Completed Business Plan00:40:35Lecture 8.3: Part 1: Mastering the Elevator Pitch00:31:40Lecture 8.3: Part 2: Mastering the Elevator Pitch00:37:09Journal Article: Strategic Business Planning and Success in Small Firms
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Legal and Financial Considerations; Lecture 9Podium Lecture 9: Legal Considerations for Entrepreneurs: Key Legal Aspects of Starting and Running a Business, Including Intellectual Property, Contracts, Business Structures, and Regulatory Compliance00:46:52Journal Article: Law and the Economics of EntrepreneurshipPodium Lecture 9.1: Ethics & IP01:09:50Journal Article: The Social Function of Intellectual Property Rights
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Legal and Financial Considerations; Lecture 10Podium Lecture 10: Funding and Financial Management: Overview of Financing Options such as Bootstrapping, Venture Capital, Crowdfunding, and Managing Financial Resources Efficiently00:30:53Journal Article: Implications of Project-Based Funding of ResearchGuest Interview: Andrew and Gordon00:59:50
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Legal and Financial Considerations; Lecture 11Podium Lecture 11: Financial Planning and Budgeting: Essential Financial Skills for Entrepreneurs, Including Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, and Understanding Financial Statements00:49:36Journal Article: The Effect of Financial Planning, Budgeting and Estimation in the Business PlanPodium 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 Scale00:44:38Lecture 11.1: Part 1: Accounting and Invoicing Software to Automate Financial Processes such as Bookkeeping, Invoicing and Payments01:18:45Lecture 11.1: Part 2: Accounting and Invoicing Software to Automate Financial Processes such as Bookkeeping, Invoicing and Payments00:51:11Journal Article: How is the Adoption of E-invoicing System Affecting the Outsourcing of Accounting Services
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The Science of Marketing for Entrepreneurs; Lecture 12Podium Lecture 12: The 5 Ways to Market00:50:53Journal Article: Tribal Marketing. The Tribalisation of Society and Its Impact on the Conduct of MarketingPodium Lecture 12.1: The Science of Customer Decisions00:42:07Journal Article: The 4 Minds of the CustomerPodium Lecture 12.2: Timing Your Product’s Success00:35:01Journal Article: Identifying the Key Success Factors in New Product LaunchPodium Lecture 12.3: How to Build a Product (NPD Process)00:41:39Journal Article: Building Your Own Product CopilotPodium Lecture 12.4: KPIs: Your Business’ Health Check00:45:01Journal Article: Survey for Investigating Key Performance Indicators in Digital MarketingPodium Lecture 12.5: Marketing Strategies for Startups: Low-Budget and High-Impact Marketing Strategies, Including Digital Marketing, Social Media, and Traditional Advertising Methods00:46:43Journal Article: The Influence And Impact of The Money Burning Strategy on The Future of StartupsLecture 12.6: Part 1: Use of Visual Presentation Software(PPT)00:17:33Lecture 12.6: Part 2: Use of Visual Presentation Software(Canva)00:11:08Lecture 12.7: Part 1: Marketing Automation Software to Automate Marketing Processes such as Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Lead Generation00:29:42Lecture 12.7: Part 2: Marketing Automation Software to Automate Marketing Processes such as Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Lead Generation00:33:45Lecture 12.7: Part 3: Marketing Automation Software to Automate Marketing Processes such as Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Lead Generation00:32:17Journal Article: AI Software for Personalized Marketing Automation in SMEs
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The Science of Marketing for Entrepreneurs; Lecture 13Podium Lecture 13: Building a Strong Brand: The Importance of Branding, Strategies for Brand Development, and Maintaining Brand Consistency Across Different Platforms00:38:16Journal Article: Building a Strong Brand. Future Strategies and InsightsLecture 13.1: Appreciate Employees as a Source of Acquiring and Interpreting the Knowledge Needed for an Organisation’s Growth01:23:40Journal Article: Resource 1Journal Article: How to Motivate and Retain Knowledge Workers in OrganizationsAppreciate Employees
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The Science of Marketing for Entrepreneurs; Lecture 14Podium Lecture 14: Building and Leading a Team: Recruitment, Building a Strong Organizational Culture, and Leadership Strategies for Motivating and Managing Teams in a Startup Environment00:43:33Journal Article: Building and Leading TeamsLecture 14.1: Part 1: Strategies for Developing and Retaining Talent00:03:34Lecture 14.1: Part 2: The Talent Management Process or Steps for Organizational Success00:04:18Lecture 14.1: Part 3: Internal and External Recruitment Methods00:11:17Guest Podcast: A Business Owner’s View of Recruitment00:50:02
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Operational Management; Lecture 15Podium Lecture 15: Managing Operations in a Startup00:40:11Journal Article: Managing Operational Capabilities in Startup CompaniesPodium Lecture 15.1: The Lean Startup Methodology00:46:36Journal Article: Lean Startup. A Comprehensive Historical ReviewLecture 15.2: Part 1: Project Management Software to Assist in Planning, Execution, Tracking, Allocating Resources and Monitoring Progress00:43:08Lecture 15.2: Part 2: Project Management Software to Assist in Planning, Execution, Tracking, Allocating Resources and Monitoring Progress00:41:31Lecture 15.2: Part 3: Project Management Software to Assist in Planning, Execution, Tracking, Allocating Resources and Monitoring Progress00:38:28Podium Lecture 15.3: Customer Discovery00:35:09Journal Article: Challenges of Lean Customer Discovery as InventionLecture 15.4: Part 1: CRM Software to Manage Customer Interactions, Sales and Customer Data, and Retrieve Insights into Customer Behaviour and Preferences00:36:03Lecture 15.4: Part 2: CRM Software to Manage Customer Interactions, Sales and Customer Data, and Retrieve Insights into Customer Behaviour and Preferences00:55:25Lecture 15.4: Part 3: CRM Software to Manage Customer Interactions, Sales and Customer Data, and Retrieve Insights into Customer Behaviour and Preferences00:33:28Journal Article: Project Management in Construction. Software Use and Research Directions
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Operational Management; Lecture 16Podium Lecture 16: Risk Management for Entrepreneurs: Identifying Risks, Developing Risk Management Strategies, and Learning How to Mitigate Risks Associated with New Ventures00:25:58Journal Article: Motivations, Business Planning, and Risk ManagementPodium Lecture 16.1: Entrepreneurial Uncertainty and Knowledge Risk01:06:22Journal Article: Knowledge Risk Management, a Framework
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Operational Management; Lecture 17Podium Lecture 17: Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Encouraging Innovation within the Business, Adopting Agile Methodologies, and Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement00:28:30Lecture 17.1: Meta Learning - The Skill of Learning how to Learn00:51:18Journal Article: From Continuous Improvement to Continuous InnovationLecture 17.2: Part 1: AI and Machine Learning Tools to Automate Routine Tasks, Improve Decision-Making and Support Data-Driven Innovation and Growth00:37:58Lecture 17.2: Part 2: AI and Machine Learning Tools to Automate Routine Tasks, Improve Decision-Making and Support Data-Driven Innovation and Growth00:47:36Lecture 17.2: Part 3: AI and Machine Learning Tools to Automate Routine Tasks, Improve Decision-Making and Support Data-Driven Innovation and Growth00:40:50Journal Article: Artificial Intelligence Learning Tools in K‑12 EducationPodium Lecture 17.3: Creativity and Ideation00:58:41Journal Article: The Dual Pathway to Creativity Model
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Innovation and Disruption; Lecture 17.5Podium Lecture 17.4: Innovation and Disruptive Strategies00:47:34Podium Lecture 17.5: Evaluating and Adapting Strategy over Time00:45:43Podium Lecture 17.6: Addressing the Gap between the Vision and the Objectives00:25:37
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Growing Your new Business; Lecture 18Podium Lecture 18: Scaling and Growing a Business: Strategies for Business Expansion, Exploring new Markets, and Managing the Challenges of Scaling Operations00:20:16Journal Article: Scaling Your Business-Growing Your Impact and Reaching Your GoalsPodium Lecture 18.1: Digital Transformation for Entrepreneurs00:51:06Journal Article: Digital Transformation by SME EntrepreneursLecture 18.2: Part 1: International Trade Platforms (eg. Amazon, eBay)01:02:29Lecture 18.2: Part 2: International Trade Platforms (eg. Amazon, eBay)00:29:34Lecture 18.2: Part 3: International Trade Platforms (eg. Amazon, eBay)00:51:24Podium Lecture 18.2: Entrepreneurial Ecosystems & Trends00:46:22Journal Article: Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.Future Research Trends
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Growing Your new Business; Lecture 19Podium Lecture 19: Taking the Business Global: Exploring International Markets, Understanding Global Business Strategies, Navigating Cross-Cultural Challenges, and Developing an Export Strategy00:22:04Journal Article: Exploring Market Opportunities for African SmallholdersPodium Lecture 19.1: Knowledge Management in Startups & Innovation Teams00:51:43Journal Article: Knowledge Management in Startups
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Growing Your new Business; Lecture 20Podium Lecture 20: Exit Strategies for Entrepreneurs: Understanding Different Exit Strategies, Including Selling the Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Succession Planning00:19:38Journal Article: Making Sense of Entrepreneurial Exit StrategiesPodium Lecture 20.1: Entrepreneurial Failure, Resilience & Learning Loops00:45:23Journal Article: Coping with Entrepreneurial Failure
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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 InterviewsLecture 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 ActivitiesLecture 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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The target audience for a Master of Arts (MA) in Leadership and Business Development is typically individuals seeking to enhance their leadership and business development skills, including current and aspiring managers, executives and entrepreneurs. This degree is suitable for those who wish to understand and apply the principles of effective leadership and business strategy in order to drive organisational success and personal growth. This program is targeted for students who have completed an MQF Level 6 qualification in a business related subject and wish to continue their education track and gain an MQF Level 7 qualification in Leadership and Business Development. The program is also targeted to students who have an MQF Level 6 qualification in a non-business related subject, but have proven work experience in a leadership or business development related capacity (for a minimum of 5 years) and are looking to improve their knowledge and skills in the hopes of becoming leaders within organisations.
In order to receive this qualification, the student must successfully complete the modules:
a. Strategic Leadership, MQF/EQF Level 7, 4 ECTS
b. Training and Development, MQF/EQF Level 7, 10 ECTS
c. Employee and Labour Relations, MQF/EQF Level 7, 4 ECTS
d. International Organisational Management and Development, MQF/EQF Level 7, 10 ECTS
e. Principles of Entrepreneurship, MQF/EQF Level 7, 12 ECTS
f. Project Management, MQF/EQF Level 7, 12 ECTS
g. Professional Development, MQF/EQF Level 7, 12 ECTS
h. Research in Projects and Organisations, MQF/EQF Level 7, 20 ECTS
i. Public Speaking and Presentation Skills, MQF/EQF Level 7, 6 ECTS
Programme Outcomes
- Students will gain advanced knowledge in the field of leadership and business development, including team building and decision-making, and applied skills in developing and implementing strategies that drive growth and navigate complex organisational issues.
- This program aims to prepare students with the ability to develop a holistic and strategic approach to problem-solving and decision-making within an organisation.
- Bachelor's degree or graduate degree in business, administration, commerce, finance, sciences, management, human resources, psychology 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: 9
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Duration:Full Time- 18Months
Part Time- 36Months - Learning: 2250 +Hours
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