Mini-MBA in Executive Management & Leadership Skills
Don't be fooled by the title - this Mini-MBA is mighty!
This university accredited industry-led Level 9 programme has been carefully developed and delivered by the Ulster University Business School faculty, in association with Irish Times Training.
The resulting qualification provides participants with credits towards a full MBA, if they choose to carry their studies further.
Alternatively, if taken as a standalone piece, the course will allow individuals to hone their management and leadership skills, developing business insights and an understanding of evolving business trends, while gaining a university accredited qualification.
About the course
The Mini-MBA was developed in response to employer feedback and requests for a short course to introduce practising managers to aspects of business, management and leadership which will help them to gain a better appreciation of their role within the organisation and become more effective managers and leaders. The programme consists of four core modules built on essential business and management skills; Leadership & Managing People, Accounting & Finance, Innovation Management, Strategy & Change.
By boosting your personal effectiveness, problem-solving and decision-making skills, you will learn how to effectively lead and develop your team using your own knowledge, capabilities and experience.
Find and Close Your Skills Gap
Over the course of five days, industry experts and academic thought-leaders will guide you through a range of business areas and theories. Each of the four modules in this programmes is designed to give you a valuable grounding in the latest theory, as well as practical tools and business techniques which you can implement immediately within your organisation.
This programme is also available on a tailored in-company basis.
Course content
Course content
- Leadership and Managing People
- Innovation Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Strategy and Change
Who should attend
The Mini-MBA in Executive Management & Leadership Skills is an intensive programme, aimed at current and emerging business leaders and managers who wish to develop their business and management skills to become more effective leaders.
Ideally, applicants will be aspiring senior managers / leaders with 5+ years’ professional experience, and a minimum of three years' management experience.
Certification & Accreditation
Assessment for the Mini-MBA in Executive Management & Leadership Skills will be via a portfolio of work where you will be required to relate the theory taught during the programme to your own organisation. You will also be required to complete a 3,000 word assignment on an issue of strategic importance to your organisation.
After the successful completion of this portfolio, you will be awarded an Ulster University Business School Mini MBA accreditation which gives your credits that will be taken into consideration if you want to study for a full MBA in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to prepare anything in advance of joining this programme?
Applicants for this course will normally hold a degree or equivalent professional qualification.
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