Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

To equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of the major philosophical and methodological issues and approaches involved in carrying out scholarly business research.

• Explain the rationale, discuss the justifications and elaborate on the appropriateness of the basis in doing scholarly research.
• Explain the underlying assumptions and limitations of the
  application of a specific research approach and the adoption of specific paradigms of research.
• Adopt and use relevant methodologies in the design of research, analysis of data, evaluation and synthesis of the results and in explaining the phenomenon being studied of the issue being discussed.

To equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge in carrying out scholarly business research.

• Explain the rationale, discuss the process and elaborate on the choice of tools and procedures adopted in carrying out scholarly business and/or management-related research.
• Explain the underlying assumptions and limitations of the
  use of each technique discussed in the design of research.
• Adopt and use relevant techniques, compute and analyze the data and evaluate and synthesize the results obtained
  to explain the phenomenon being studied or the issue
  being discussed.

To equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge in using and utilizing advanced statistical tools in analyzing research data.

• Explain the rationale, discuss the usage and carry out basic computational exercises for each of the statistical tools/ topics covered to analyze the data for research purposes.
• Explain the underlying assumptions and limitations in the
  use of each model/tool discussed for different types of data collected.
• Adopt and use relevant statistical tools, compute and analyze the data and evaluate and synthesize the results obtained to explain the phenomenon being studied or the issue being discussed.

Organizational Leadership

This unit aims to expose students to the contents, process and context of carrying out organizational and leadership research by exploring the overall aspects of leadership traits, skills, and behaviour of effectiveness and the impact these have on business organizations.

• Explain the rationale, elaborate on the subject matter and
  discuss the application for each of the topics covered.
• Explain the underlying assumptions and limitations of the
  use of organizational and leadership theories and
  approaches in research.
• Adopt and use relevant theory, approach, methodology and analytical technique to carry out organizational and leadership research, analyze the data and evaluate and synthesize the results obtained to explain the phenomenon
  being studied or the issue being discussed.

Advanced Accounting and Finance

This unit aims to allow students to understand the subject matter, theoretical foundations, issues and research frameworks
in carrying out studies in accounting and finance, covering
financial and management accounting.

• Explain the rationale, discuss the usage and carry out basic computational exercises for each of the topics covered.
• Explain the underlying assumptions and limitations in the
  use of theories and approaches in the research of accounting
  and finance issues.
• Adopt and use relevant statistical tools, compute and analyze the data and evaluate and synthesize the results obtained to explain the phenomenon being studied or the issue being discussed.

This unit aims to cultivate an advanced understanding among students regarding the intricate nuances of New Business venture concepts and their application within complex corporate environments. 

It seeks to facilitate learners’ capacity to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize Entrepreneurship and Innovation concepts, fostering a high level of cognitive engagement and mastery.

The unit will contain the following:

• Entrepreneurial Process
• Components for a Successful New Business
• Evaluating New Opportunity
• The Business Plan
• Market Orientation
• New Venture Team
• Venture Capital
• Managing Growth

• Develop a potential business venture through various business models
• Develop new business ventures successfully through effective business planning, prudent management systems, business performance evaluation, and monitoring process.
• Evaluate the personal, sociological, organizational, environment, innovation, implementation, and growth.
• Demonstrate comprehensive comprehension and critical evaluation of the entire entrepreneurial process, encompassing its intricacies, challenges, and strategic implications
• Evaluate the importance of opportunity in entrepreneurship
• Develop a conceptual relationship between entrepreneurs and the management team

Entrepreneurial Consulting Project

The aim of studying Entrepreneurial Consulting Projects is to cultivate advanced analytical and logical capabilities, enabling individuals to adeptly address emergent economic and employment challenges. 

This unit aims to foster a culture of creativity and problem-solving, culminating in the generation of innovative products and services through the application of diverse strategic approaches. 

It delves into the theoretical foundations and practical applications of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the creation and expansion of global ventures.

Additionally, the course scrutinizes the factors driving innovation and cultivates the managerial skills necessary to assess opportunities and foster entrepreneurship and innovation effectively. 

Through critical analysis, synthesis, and empirical investigation, students will develop expertise in entrepreneurial theory and practice, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation.

• Conceptualizing the role of the entrepreneur
• Develop a business plan: critically review and evaluate existing entrepreneurial business plans.
• Evaluate the small business’s competitive edge in the marketplace using bootstrap marketing strategies.

Learners will be well-equipped to become leaders and innovators in quality management. They will possess the knowledge, research skills, and critical thinking abilities to address real-world challenges in organizational quality and contribute significantly to the advancement of quality management theory and practice.

• Critically analyze the theoretical foundations of principles and concepts of quality management systems and their role in organizational success.
• Develop quality management systems: quality management tools and techniques to identify, analyze, and improve processes within an organization.
• Designing quality management systems: Quality Leadership and Change Management.
• Transforming the organizational culture to be a customer-centric organization while designing quality management systems.
• Develop an Integrated integrated communication plan: A well-crafted communication plan fosters understanding, builds trust, and ultimately leads to a smooth transition and seamless adoption of the new quality system.
• Implementing quality management systems: quality planning, assurance, and control measures to ensure consistent quality throughout the product or service lifecycle.
• Implementing quality management systems: Integrate quality management with strategic planning and decision-making within the organizational culture to achieve business sustainability and long-term success.

Strategic Quality and Systems Management

This unit aims to fulfil the learner’s ability to analyze and evaluate talent management’s different models. 

The talent management process begins with the meticulous delineation of appropriate talent profiles tailored to meet the specific needs of the organization.

It encompasses the foundational elements employed by organizations to oversee the performance of individuals, teams, and the organization as a whole. 

Central to this exploration is an examination of the respective roles played by HR and line management within the realm of talent management. Furthermore, the unit delves into the complexities surrounding talent retention, investigating prevalent issues and proposing viable solutions. 

Through a comprehensive approach, learners will gain insight into the various dimensions of talent management, ranging from the cultivation of core competencies to the formulation and execution of performance management systems, as well as the identification, assessment, and development of talent.

• Critically analyze the theoretical foundations of strategic quality management and their historical context.
• Design Strategic Quality and Systems Management and utilize advanced tools and techniques for continuous improvement in a strategic quality context.
• Implementing Strategic Quality and Systems Management aligned with an organization’s overall business strategy.
• Develop changing initiatives for successful integration of strategic quality and systems management within organizations.
• Evaluate the impact of strategic quality management on organizational performance, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding, knowledge, and skills of sustainable operations management, including key elements of sustainability and their importance to businesses, the business drivers and barriers affecting the move towards sustainability, the different practices across the supply chain that can be worked upon to improve sustainability, as well as the performance measures and the business impact of sustainability. 

A variety of different sectors are explored.

• Critically analyze and synthesize sustainable operations management strategies, evaluating their effectiveness in addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges in diverse organizational contexts.
• Integrate advanced sustainability principles and practices into operations management frameworks, assessing their impact on resource efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon footprint mitigation.
• Leverage innovative technologies and data-driven approaches to optimize sustainable operations, balancing environmental stewardship with operational performance objectives.
• Develop comprehensive sustainability policies and initiatives, assessing their long-term impact on organizational sustainability and competitive advantage.
• Design and implement complex optimization models to improve supply chain efficiency, responsiveness, and adaptability to changing market conditions.
• Apply advanced forecasting and predictive analytics methods to accurately anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize inventory management.

Supply Chain Planning, Modelling and Analytics

The unit aims to provide learners with in-depth knowledge about planning processes across all key aspects of supply chain management.

The relevance of each of the planning processes, the associated information requirements, and modelling and analytic techniques are covered.

• Critically evaluate and synthesize contemporary supply chain planning models and approaches, identifying their strengths and limitations in diverse business contexts.
• Integrate and assess advanced planning, scheduling, and control methodologies within complex business operations to enhance operational efficiency.
• Leverage sophisticated data analytics techniques to drive strategic decision-making and optimize overall supply chain performance.
• Develop and critique comprehensive supply chain strategies, assessing their long-term impact on organizational sustainability and competitive advantage.
• Design and implement complex optimization models to improve supply chain efficiency, responsiveness, and adaptability to changing market conditions.
• Apply advanced forecasting and predictive analytics methods to accurately anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize inventory management.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks within the supply chain using advanced risk management frameworks and data-driven strategies.

The critical examination of strategic risk management about the setting and continuous improvement of performance standards; the establishment and maintenance of an effective system of risk management; all aspects of risk management are considered, including, but not limited to, health and safety, environmental and security; planning and alignment of risk objectives with other corporate strategy.

• Analyze the strategic implications of corporate risk management.
• Analyze integrative risk management perspectives.
• Develop full strategic risk analyses.
• Analyze and evaluate market-related business in corporate risk management
• Apply Risk Governance to the entire organization’s sectors

Risk Analysis and Modelling

This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the core concepts and tools used to build modern risk analysis models.

It introduces learners to the foundations of risk analysis.

These core concepts are then combined to explore several modern risk analysis modelling techniques.

This unit will provide learners with the skills needed to apply these techniques in real-life situations

• Critically analyze the concept of operational risk and the Basel II model.
• Implement & professional risk management models; assess and mitigate the risks effectively in complex business environments.
• Develop a professional risk management model according to an organizational context
• Application: Lesson Learned, ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT.

• Evaluate existing quality management systems and standards within the organization.
• Develop a strategic approach to assess and enhance quality systems.
• Establish clear responsibilities for stakeholders in maintaining quality standards.
• Implement a comprehensive quality management system tailored to organizational needs.
• Monitor and evaluate quality performance to promote continuous improvement.

• Analyze and assess the effectiveness of current quality management systems.
• Design a strategy for evaluating and improving quality systems.
• Define roles and responsibilities related to quality standards for key stakeholders.
• Successfully implement a quality management system in their organization.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of quality performance to identify areas for continuous improvement.

Foundations of Software Process Improvement (SPI) for Leaders

Identify legal and regulatory requirements that impact the area of responsibility.

Recognize ethical and social requirements relevant to the organizational context.

Develop policies that address legal, regulatory, ethical, and social obligations.

Effectively communicate these policies to stakeholders to ensure understanding and compliance.

• Identify and evaluate the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to their role.
• Analyze ethical and social considerations that influence decision-making in their area.
• Create comprehensive policies that meet legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.
• Communicate policies clearly to stakeholders and facilitate discussions to address any concerns.

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You will be assigned a personal tutor to guide and support you throughout your studies. Your tutor will help with academic queries, provide constructive feedback, and offer tailored advice to ensure you stay on track. They are dedicated to helping you maximize your learning experience and achieve your academic goals.

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You will receive dedicated thesis supervision to assist you in your research project. Your supervisor will help refine your thesis topic, guide you on research methodologies, and provide valuable feedback on your work. They will be your primary point of contact throughout the process, ensuring you have the support needed to succeed.

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You are invited to participate in the graduation ceremony, a significant milestone in your academic journey. This event will celebrate your hard work and achievements, providing a chance to receive your diploma and share your accomplishments with family and friends. Details about the date and location will be provided closer to the event.

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