Executive MBA

Executive MBA

About this programme

Want to become a competent and creative business leader and manager with skills to take business practice to the next level? Transforming existing business practices will not happen overnight but is possible when sufficient numbers of business professionals adhere to best business practices. The overall aim of the programme is to develop a cadre of dynamic, creative, and highly trained business professionals who have the knowledge and skills necessary to bring about a transformative change in the existing business practices. The program challenges students to develop professional skills, knowledge and networks in close collaboration with their surrounding society while integrating international best business practices that prepare them to convene successful and viable businesses of the future.

Graduates will be able to:

Experience a new standard of quality in executive learning
Display a strategic mindset and skill-set in business engagements
Competent critical thinkers and result oriented decision-makers.
Recognize their role of responsible stewardship to financial, social and natural capital
Bring about a transformative change, continual improvement and innovation in organizations
Value and take advantage of the benefits of collaborative learning.

What you’ll learn

In this programme, you will take 10 modules each weighted at 5 Credit Units and write a practicum report depicting an innovation in executive management worth 10 Credit Units . You are free to take a minimum of 1 module to a maximum of three modules in a term. A term is made up of 3 months of study and one week of final module examination. Each student shall spend an additional 6 to 9 months of supervised practicum and report writing in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Executive MBA. Therefore, this programme provides flexibility that enables you to complete the Executive in 2 to 4 academic years depending on your desired pace devoted to learning.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

Critical Thinking and Decision Making
Research Methodology

Core MBA Modules (Mandatory)

Creative Corporate Entrepreneurship
Strategic Human Resource Management
Procurement and Contract Management
Financial Management or Financial Accounting
Contemporary Marketing Strategies and Practices

Elective MBA Modules (Choose any three)

Environment and Sustainable Development
e-business Technology and Management
International Business
Governance Ethics and Integrity
Inspirational Leadership

Business Executive Practicum Report (Mandatory)

Target students

We have designed our EMBA programme:

For individuals and executives seeking appropriate management and leadership skills
For individuals seeking competencies to better position themselves for future advancement and success.
For individuals who are looking to change their career direction or consolidate experiences then return and progress in a previous industry or job.
For graduates that expect to develop skills and critical thinking in business, management and administration.
For those looking to gain the entrepreneurial tools that will enable them to put their own business plan into practice.

Career Prospects

The Executive MBA is an open door for graduates to a wide range of enterprise-focused careers both in their local and international markets. Students will enrol in management and leadership positions in private agencies, consultancies, governments, NGOs and international organizations. The Executive MBA programme will offer graduates a competitive edge despite the current competitive nature of the employment market.