Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management
This program has a strategic and international focus in order to equip students to manage the increasing complexity and challenges in the modern human resource function within organisations.
MQF/EQF Level: 7
ECTS: 60 Credits
1789 Enrolled
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Award in Recruitment and Employee Selection (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
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Personnel Selection, Design and Validation ProcessPersonnel Selection, Design and Validation Process04:30
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Methods and Tools for Employee Selection and RecruitmentShort Podcast04:22Part 1- Introduction to Employee Selection and Recruitment04:04Part 2- Techniques and Best Practices for Success in Interviews08:37Part 3- Conducting Effective Interviews07:23Part 4- Assessment Centers and Other Selection Methods09:36Part 1- Psychometric Testing in Recruitment and Selection Processes04:01Part 2- Role of Psychometric Tests in Enhancing Recruitment and Selection Processes07:34Part 3- Core Psychological Constructs Targeted by Psychometric Tests08:30Part 4- Crucial Role of Reliability and Validity in Psychometric Tests08:58Part 5- Exploring Biases in Psychometric Testing05:05Part 6- Aptitude vs. Personality Tests04:48Part 7- Aligning Psychometric Tests with Job Requirements and Culture04:38Part 8- Impact of Technology on Psychometric Tests in Recruitment08:251. 15 FQ Plus Extended Report2. 15 FQ Plus Extended Report3. 15 FQ Plus Extended Report4. 15 FQ Plus Extended ReportGRT1 Results SpreadsheetGRT1 Feedback Report
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Job AnalysisShort Podcast05:32Part 1- The Foundation of Recruitment and Selection Process06:00Part 2- Practical Methods and Steps for Conducting Job Analysis08:47Journal Article
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Talent Management and Sourcing CandidatesShort Podcast05:49Part 1- Strategies for Developing and Retaining Talent03:23Part 2- The Talent Management Process or Steps for Organizational Success03:41Part 3- Internal and External Recruitment Methods10:49Quiz 1Podcast: Recruitment in Businesses47:27Part 1- Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Relations37:25Part 2- Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Relations34:59Part 3- Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Relations48:34Part 4- Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Relations50:58Journal Article 1Journal Article 2
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Employer Branding and Body LanguageShort Podcast04:10Part 1- Part Crafting a Strong Employer Brand to Attract Top Talent06:46Part 2- The Impact of Body Language in Recruitment and Selection04:23Part 1- The Power of Employer Branding in Recruitment10:50Part 2- Strategies for Marketing-Powered Recruitment Excellence08:52Part 3- The Evolution and Impact of Digital Marketing Tools on Recruitment Strategies12:27Part 4- Key KPIs, Trends, and Tips for HR and Marketing Collaboration08:56
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Legal and Ethical ConsiderationsShort Podcast04:37Part 1- Introduction to Legal and Ethical Considerations09:28Part 2- Compliance with Hiring Laws and GDPR in Recruitment Processes09:19Part 3- Employment Contracts and Psychological Considerations in Recruitment05:58Quiz 2Part 1- Legal Compliance and Anti-Discrimination in the Recruitment Process22:37Part 2- Steps to Prioritize Fairness and Equal Opportunity in the Recruitment Process14:48Part 3- Understanding Legal Considerations in Background Checks and Employment Contracts25:09Part 4- Understanding Confidentiality Clauses and Onboarding Obligations in Employee Recruitment19:581. Empleo Articles2. Empleo ArticlesJournal Article
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Mastering Job-offer Negotiation and Creating Evidence Based Guidelines for Organisational Compensation and BenefitsShort Podcast03:54Part 1- Foundations of Compensation and Theoretical Frameworks03:29Part 2- Designing Effective Compensation Structures and Strategies04:01Part 3- Continuous Improvement in Compensation Management09:51Part 1- Overview of Effective Job Offer Negotiation04:13Part 2- Negotiation Strategies and Communication09:51Part 3- Legal Considerations and Continued Learning02:28Part 1- Expert Insights and Key Theories for Recruitment and Selection09:54Part 2- Data Metrics and Ethical Decision-Making for Strategic Recruitment26:45Part 3- The Role of Technology in Recruitment and Selection12:16Part 4- Human-centric Approach and Balanced Use of Technology in Recruitment and Selection09:37Part 5- Technology Breaking Barriers in Inclusive Recruitment and Selection10:04Part 6- Crucial Skills for HR to Master in Data-Driven Recruitment12:43Journal ArticlePart 1- Plan, Manage and Perform in an Interview35:40Part 2- Plan, Manage and Perform in an Interview36:23Part 3- Plan, Manage and Perform in an Interview30:10Effects of Candidate Gender and Qualification on Hiring Recommendations in AVI toolsPlan, Manage and Perform in an InterviewConduct Interviews Individually and as Part of a Panel37:00
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Technology and Data in Recruitment PracticesShort Podcast03:44Part 1- Introduction to Recruitment Technology03:16Part 2- Utilizing Technology in Recruitment Processes06:55Part 3- Streamlining Recruitment with Applicant Tracking Systems and Metrics06:13Part 4- Data and Metrics in Recruitment and Selection05:54Journal Article-Planning for Virtual Interviews: Residency Recruitment During a PandemicQuiz 3Quiz 4Podcast: Recruitment in Practice01:28:14Part 1- Analysing the Job Market32:44Part 2- Analysing the Job Market44:56Part 3- Analysing the Job Market36:45Using Internet Data to Analyse the Labour Market-A Methodological EnquiryJob Market Analysis
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Onboarding and Retention StrategiesShort Podcast04:38Part 1- Onboarding and Retention Strategies Overview09:17Part 2- Case Study Analysis and Implementing Approach06:13Podcast: A Business Owner’s View of Recruitment50:03Journal ArticleDigital Component - HRIS25:59Collaboration and Communication Tools44:46The Relationship Between Digital Transformational Leadership Styles and Knowledge Based Empowering Interaction
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ConclusionShort Podcast07:25
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Resources
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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 Culture00:04:13Worksheet for Guided Activity: Creating a Learning CulturePodium 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 Methods00:03:42Worksheet 1: Reflecting on Training Delivery MethodsPodcast Voiceover for Worksheet 02: Designing a Mini-Training Session with Online Tools00:03:58Worksheet 2: Designing a Mini-Training Session with Online ToolsTraining 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 Expectations00:04:02Worksheet: Stakeholder ExpectationsResource 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 Plan00:03:55Worksheet 1: May's Leadership Development PlanPodcast Voiceover for Worksheet 02: Using the 9-Box Grid for Talent Mapping00:04:35Worksheet 2: Using the 9-Box Grid for Talent MappingGuest 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 Reflection00:03:48Smart Goals Reflection WorksheetPodium 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 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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Award in Global Business Strategy (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: Global Business StrategyIntroductory Podcast00:04:40Assignment Podcast00:07:19
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Global Business Strategy; Lecture 1Lecture: Part 1: Theories of Global Business Strategy00:46:52Lecture: Part 2: Theories of Global Business Strategy00:48:14Guest Interview: Trevor00:38:12Journal Article: Global Strategy and Global Business Environment
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Global Business Strategy; Lecture 2Podium Lecture: Strategic Alliances, Joint Ventures, and Global Partnerships01:20:24Podium Lecture: Internal Analysis and Strategically Valuable Resources00:51:16Journal Article: Innovating Through Strategic AlliancesLecture: Part 1: The Pillars of Global Trade00:55:45Lecture: Part 2: The Pillars of Global Trade01:11:11Lecture: Part 3: The Pillars of Global Trade00:50:39Journal Article: Systemic Regulation of Global Trade and FinancePodium Lecture: Part 1: Cross-Cultural Dynamics in Global Strategic Management01:00:16Podium Lecture: Part 2: Cross-Cultural Dynamics in Global Strategic Management00:50:41Journal Article: The Impact of Cross-Cultural Dynamics on Change ManagementPodium Lecture: Strategic Leadership and Communication01:00:14
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Employee Well-Being and Productivity; Lecture 3Podium Lecture: Introduction to Employee Productivity (Part 1): Theories and Models01:05:27Journal Article: The Role of Human Resource Management in Employee Motivation and Performance-An OverviewPodium Lecture: Introduction to Employee Productivity (Part 2): Strategies, and Success Factors00:44:18Journal Article: Developing Employee Productivity and Performance Through Work Engagement and Organizational Factors
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Employee Well-Being and Productivity; Lecture 4Podium Lecture: Part 1: Employee Well-Being and Productivity00:15:01Podium Lecture: Part 2: Employee Well-Being and Productivity00:31:49Journal Article: Workplace Resources to Improve Both Employee Well-Being and PerformancePodium Lecture: Benefits of Productivity Management for the Organization01:00:28Journal Article: Management and ProductivityGuest Interview: Claire00:47:13Journal Article: Theories Used in Employment Relations and Human Resource ManagementLecture: Virtual Meeting and Conferencing Tools for Strategic Decision Making00:36:59
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Strategy and Strategic Thinking; Lecture 5Podium Lecture: Introduction to Strategy and Strategic Thinking - Business Level00:44:44Journal Article: A New Model of Strategic Thinking CompetencyPodium Lecture: The Strategy Formulation Process on a Global Perspective00:44:03Journal Article: Integrating the StrategyLecture: Part 1(A): Key Principles of International Business Transactions01:17:09Lecture: Part 1(B): Key Principles of International Business Transactions01:08:36Lecture: Part 2: Key Principles of International Business Transactions00:37:57Journal Article: Negotiating International Business Transactions
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Strategy and Strategic Thinking; Lecture 6Podium Lecture: Types of Organisational Strategies (Part 1): Competitive and Growth Strategies00:43:23Journal Article: Relationship Between Competitive Strategy and Construction Organisation PerformancePodium Lecture: Types of Organisational Strategies (Part 2): Further Functional Strategies00:41:08Journal Article: Strategic Importance of Functional Level StrategiesPodium Lecture: Innovation and Disruptive Strategies00:47:34Podium Lecture: Market Entry Strategies in Emerging and Frontier Markets00:30:47Journal Article: Frontier MarketsLecture: Part 1: Effective Marketing Strategies for a Global Audience01:00:02Lecture: Part 2: Effective Marketing Strategies for a Global Audience00:53:01Effective Marketing Strategies for a Global AudienceJournal Article: Localization and Global MarketingPanel Discussion: Andre & Matt00:52:40
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Strategy and Strategic Thinking; Lecture 7Podium Lecture: Challenges in Strategy Implementation and Execution00:44:58Podium Lecture: Strategic Engagement of Global Institutions00:45:04Lecture: Virtual and Augmented Reality Tools that Create Immersive and Interactive Experiences that Simulate Global Business Scenarios and Help Organisations Test and Refine Their Strategies01:00:15Lecture: Part 1: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy00:42:00Lecture: Part 2: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy00:41:44Journal Article: A Systematic Review on the Use of Augmented Reality in Management
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Strategy and Strategic Thinking; Lecture 8Podium Lecture: Economic Decolonisation and the Rise of Strategic Sovereignty00:30:22Journal Article: The Economic Decolonisation of IndonesiaPodium Lecture: Measuring and Evaluating Strategic Performance00:27:01Journal Article: The Effectiveness of Strategic Performance Measurement Systems
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Strategy and Strategic Thinking; Lecture 9Podium Lecture: The Architecture and Authority of International Institutions00:24:20Journal Article: What New Architecture? International Financial Institutions and Global Economic OrderPodium Lecture: How Strategies Adapt to Global Market and Worldwide Industry Changes00:28:13Journal Article: An Institution-Based View of International Business StrategyPodium Lecture: Mergers and Acquisitions as a Tool for International Expansion00:48:35Journal Article: Thirty Years of Mergers and Acquisitions ResearchPodium Lecture: Evaluating and Adapting Strategy Over Time00:45:40
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Sustainability and CSR; Lecture 10Podium Lecture: Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility on a Global Perspective00:26:47Journal Article: Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate SustainabilityLecture: Ethics and Environmental Social Governance00:15:42Guest Interview: Claudio00:33:08Journal Article: Ethical, Environmental, Social and Governance-Oriented InvestmentsEthics and Environmental Social Governance
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Global Supply Chains; Lecture 11Lecture: Part 1: The Design and Management of Global Supply Chains (including Sourcing, Production and Distribution)00:56:32Lecture: Part 2: The Design and Management of Global Supply Chains (including Sourcing, Production and Distribution)00:51:11The Design and Management of Global Supply ChainsJournal Article: Do Companies Walk the Talk? Commitments and Actions in Global Supply Chain Labor Standards
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Global Supply Chains; Lecture 12Podium Lecture: The Impact of Globalisation and Technology on Global Strategy-Making01:08:13Journal Article: Implications of Globalization for International Business StrategyPodium Lecture: Evolution Processes of Organisational Strategies00:34:25Journal Article: Environmental Strategies in Different Stages of Organisational Evolution
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Global Finance; Lecture 13Podium Lecture: Master Theoretical and Practical Knowledge of Financial Concepts Including Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Modelling in Order to Effectively Manage Financial Resources and Investments on a Global Scale00:44:41Podium Lecture: Different Forms of Business Entities, Master Knowledge of the Accounting and Legal Mechanisms of Modern Business, Understand and Prepare Different Forms of Business and Choose the Most Appropriate One00:55:50
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Global Finance; Lecture 14Lecture: Part 1: Cross Border Payment Systems01:04:09Lecture: Part 2: Cross Border Payment Systems00:50:11Journal Article: The Global Trade SlowdownPodium Lecture: Provide Consultation Advice to Clients to Help Them Think Through Where to Best Deploy Their Capital to Manage Their Portfolio Businesses, Drive Competitive Advantage, and Increase Returns01:00:40Journal Article: New Product Portfolio Management
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Risks in Global Business; Lecture 15Podium Lecture: Risk Assessment and Decision Making in Global Business00:52:51Journal Article: Managerial Decision-Making in International BusinessLecture: Part 1: Decision Making in Global and Cross-Cultural Contexts00:43:26Lecture: Part 2: Decision Making in Global and Cross-Cultural Contexts00:37:03Journal Article: Culture and Decision MakingLecture: Part 1: Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Software00:27:31Lecture: Part 2: Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Software00:28:02Journal Article: Business Intelligence and Analytics. Research DirectionsLecture: Part 1: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools00:43:44Lecture: Part 2: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools00:30:31Lecture: Part 3: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools00:52:54Journal Article: Leveraging Big Data Analytics in Healthcare EnhancementLeveraging Data Analysis ToolsSummary Podcast00:11:55
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This program has a strategic and international focus in order to equip students to manage the increasing complexity and challenges in the modern human resource function within organisations.
By enrolling in this program, students will gain an increased understanding of current trends and best practices in human resource management which can be used to improve organisational performance and employee engagement. In addition, completing this program will provide students with the ability to advance in a career in human resources management, specifically in management and leadership related roles.
In order to receive this qualification, the student must successfully complete the following modules:
1)Recruitment and Employee Selection
2)Training and Development
3)Employee and Labour Relations
4) International Organisational Management and Development OR Global Business Strategy
5)Performance Management and COmpensation
6) Professional Development
7)Public speaking and presentation skills
Programme Outcomes
- This program has a strategic and international focus in order to equip students to manage the increasing complexity and challenges in the modern human resource function within organisations.
- MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification. However, students’ circumstances and experiences may also be considered during the application process—five years of relevant working experience in the industry of specialization.
- Proof of B2 level of English should be provided by the students upon application – IELTS level/grade 6 or the student’s country equivalent.
- A Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in humanities, sciences, human resources, organisational behaviour, business, administration, management, communication, journalism, psychology, arts or a related field.
- Minimum 180 ECTS at MQF/EQF Level 6 previously acquired at a Higher Education institution.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- A minimum of one year of work experience in a business environment will be considered as an asset.
Course Syllabus Podcast
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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Claire-Suzanne Borg
Academic Director
The Academic Director at Ascencia Malta. Registered Occupational Psychologist, Psychometrician, AI Psychometrics Specialist, PhD Candidate.
Josianne Camilleri
Lecturer
Holds a background in Psychology and Coaching
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.
Martina Caruana
Lecturer
A lawyer by profession
Susan Nolan
Lecturer
Currently involved in the aviation customer care sector
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.
Margaret Buhagiar
General Manager, Salesian Press
A seasoned business expert with 31 years of experience in the printing industry, with 20 years in management. An advocate for lifelong learning and self-development.
Keith Micallef
Trade Unionist
A seasoned broadcaster, journalist, and trade unionist, holds a degree in education specialising in math and physics. Passionate about advocating for workers' rights.
Leonardo Ramon Sena
Lecturer
A journalist with experience in leadership and team management at a large television network.
Rebecca Toutoungi
Lecturer
Graduated in Communications from the University of Malta. Works as a newscaster at a local television station.
Giorgiana Mallia
Lecturer
Currently works in the Educational sector
Lisa Spiteri
Lecturer
Graduated in Communications from the University of Malta. Works as a newscaster at a local television station.
Kim Spiteri
Lecturer
A warranted Organisational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in senior HR leadership roles across diverse industries.
Matt Chetcuti
Fractional CMO
Founder & Fractional CMO at Point42 | E-commerce specialist | Trend watcher | Brand Strategist
Mariella Baldacchino
Founder, Empleo
Her focus is on advising and representing employers and employees on employment law matters.
Amy Talbot
Owner, Talbot & Bons
A highly experienced business owner, entrepreneur and mentor. A firm believer in fair recruitment processes and continuous employee development.
Daniel Cassar
Lecturer
An Organisational Psychologist Practitioner, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and Licensed Psychometrician, with over a decade of experience in recruitment, corporate relations and team management.
Alison Abela
Lecturer
An actress and expressive arts teacher with nearly 20 years of experience, inspires creativity in students and brings diverse characters to life with passion.
Italo Esposito
Hotel Manager
Currently a hotel manager at one of Malta's top tourist resorts
Ray Spiteri
Lecturer
Worked as a Director in an English Language School.