This course is introduced with the intention to examine current corporate governance best practices. Ideally, all managers should be able to identify and optimise the financial benefits of improved governance. The course provides you the opportunity to discuss the challenges of corporate governance, ownership structure, board of directors, enterprise decision-making, managing performance contracts, family enterprises, governance of state-owned enterprises, etc. With good governance practices, managers and organisations reap both tangible and intangible benefits from a more dedicated, ethical and motivated workforce.
This course introduces the key aspects of MBA research. It provides guidance and information for postgraduate research design, methodologies, challenges, organization, etc., using available data-driven and management tools. This course provides training in presenting and proposing the objective, reasoning, and methodology of a research topic professionally and effectively to stakeholders. At the end of this course, managers are able to launch and supervise a research project to identify and solve business issues in a sound and realistic manner.
This course examines practical operation management across goods and services sectors, and its link to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Beginning with basic operation management principles and strategies; this course cover discussion critical business operation components such as strategy, human resources, forecasting, design, quality, project management, supply chain & logistics management, scheduling and business analytics which are essential for successful business operation management.
This course provides essential concepts and a practical focus across several management functions. It gives depth and breadth to contemporary trends in management and organizations. It presents a sound foundation for understanding key issues relevant to small businesses, entrepreneurial ventures, publicly listed companies, not-for-profit organizations, the frontlines, and the chief executive officers. The course explores empirical cases and experiences on how to make good decisions; cast influence on the decisions, strategies, and policies for the supervisors; motivate and lead others; manage change and innovation; and resolve conflicts, to name a few. This course provides opportunities for managers to build and shape organizations to be more resilient, efficient, and effective in responding to the current dynamic business environment.
This course provides an overview and indepth understanding of corporate finance theory and practices of business firms. Typical topics covered among others include Time Value of Money, Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Working Capital Management and Financial Planning.
Businesses experience a challenging environment today when customers expect instant services and usage of products. In order to ensure minimal disruptions of products and services, supply chain management ensures a smooth flow of processes that transform raw materials into final products. This course introduces you to concepts of supply chain management including supply chain and key components, sourcing strategy and supply chain partner selection; demand and supply planning strategy; logistics management; inventory control; information management; distribution theory and method; green supply chain and to name a few. Managers and businesses benefit from the active streamlining of a business's supply-side activities to maximize customer value and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
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In the face of economic uncertainties worldwide, businesses must keep abreast of their external economic environment. The course focuses on the application of economic theory and mathematical tools to determine the optimal solution for managerial decisions. The topics to be discussed include demand analysis and forecasting, production and costs, and the pricing and output decisions in a market. Managers and organizations can benefit from making informed decisions taking into consideration the understanding of economic factors facing the business environment.
This course aims to examine the significance of Human Resource Management (HRM) in ensuring business sustainability and performance. It provides insight to managers across various departments and hierarchies about the integral role HRM plays in shaping business strategies. By mastering HRM practices, participants gain the ability to comprehend and utilize its intricate dynamics effectively. Furthermore, the course offers practical methods for enhancing HR planning within organizations. Ultimately, it empowers firms to operate efficiently within their industries, aligning HR strategies with overall management objectives for optimal performance.
This course examines methods and practices of manufacturing, service, and/or agricultural sectors. Beginning with operations strategy, the course will discuss operations systems' design, operation, maintenance and improvement. Students will understand the planning, control and coordination of operation processes to match the supply and demand more effectively and efficiently. The main contents of the course are detailed in the study plan below. The success of any organization depends on its ability to manage its operations efficiently and effective
The understanding of the research process is part and parcel of managers today. This is especially crucial that managers have the ability to independently and confidently identify and solve problems using a systematic method. This course introduces the key aspects of MBA research. It provides guidance and information for postgraduate research design, methodologies, challenges, organization, etc. using available data-driven and management tools. This course provides training in presenting and proposing the objective, reasoning, and methodology of a research topic professionally and effectively to stakeholders. At the end of this course, managers are able to launch and supervise a research project to identify and solve business issues in a sound and realistic manner.
Admidst the environment where innovation and changes are the new normal, this course explores the what
a business model is; how to innovate a business model; how to discover the propositions of business model;
etc. The interactive discussion between instructor and learners exposes students to set the pillars of business
model, to preserve or transit a business model, to turn business model into a business plan. Managers and
organizations benefit from the course that uncovers them to the varied types of innovative business today.
This course encompasses fundamental concepts and offers a comprehensive overview of contemporary management trends within organizations. It provides students with a strong foundation for understanding key issues pertinent to small businesses, entrepreneurial ventures, public companies, and not-for-profit organizations. Upon completing the course, students should have the essential management skills to build and transform organizations, making them more resilient, efficient, and effective in adapting to today's ever-changing business landscape.