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Strategic Leadership

20 hours
Beginner

Strategic Leadership is a critical course in the MBA program, …

What you'll learn
Week 1-2: Foundations of Strategic Leadership
Understanding the role and importance of strategic leadership
Differences between leadership and management
Core leadership theories and their application in strategic contexts
Week 3-4: Vision, Mission, and Strategic Decision Making
Developing and communicating a clear vision and mission
Strategic decision-making processes
Balancing short-term and long-term strategic objectives
Week 5-6: Leading Organizational Change and Transformation
Theories and models of organizational change
Leading and managing change initiatives
Overcoming resistance and fostering a culture of change
Week 7-8: Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Management
Effective communication strategies for leaders
Engaging and managing stakeholders
Crisis communication and reputation management
Week 9-10: Innovation and Strategic Thinking
Fostering innovation and creativity in organizations
Tools and techniques for strategic thinking and analysis
Adapting to market changes and disruptions
Week 11-12: Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility
Ethical dilemmas in leadership
Corporate social responsibility and sustainable leadership practices
Building an ethical organizational culture
Week 13-14: Developing Leadership Capabilities
Self-assessment and development of leadership skills
Building and leading high-performance teams
Succession planning and leadership development
Week 15: Course Review and Final Assessment
Course Materials and Assessment:
Study Materials: In-depth notes, case studies, video lectures, and essential readings.
Quizzes/Case Studies: Weekly quizzes and case studies to reinforce concepts and practical application.
MCQs: Multiple choice questions to test theoretical knowledge and understanding.
Simulations: Interactive leadership simulations for experiential learning.
Final Project: Analysis and presentation of a strategic leadership plan for a real or hypothetical organization.
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Change Management

20 hours
Beginner

Change Management is a core MBA course that prepares students …

What you'll learn
Week 1-2: Introduction to Change Management
Fundamentals of change management
Understanding why change happens and how it impacts organizations
The role of a change manager
Week 3-4: Theories and Models of Change
Overview of key change management theories (e.g., Lewin’s Change Model, Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model)
Analyzing different change management models and their applications
Week 5-6: Planning for Change
Developing effective change management strategies
Stakeholder analysis and engagement in change processes
Communication strategies for change
Week 7-8: Implementing Change
Execution of change initiatives
Overcoming challenges and obstacles in change implementation
Monitoring and controlling change processes
Week 9-10: Dealing with Resistance to Change
Understanding the root causes of resistance
Strategies for managing and mitigating resistance
Importance of empathy and communication in overcoming resistance
Week 11-12: Change and Organizational Culture
Impact of organizational culture on change
Aligning change initiatives with organizational values and culture
Cultural change and transformation
Week 13-14: Leading Change
Leadership styles and their impact on change management
Building and leading effective change teams
Personal and professional skills for change leaders
Week 15: Course Review and Final Assessment
Course Materials and Assessment:
Study Materials: Detailed notes, case studies, video lectures, and recommended readings.
Quizzes/Case Studies: Regular quizzes and case studies to reinforce concepts and apply learning.
MCQs: Multiple choice questions focusing on key topics for theoretical understanding.
Simulations: Interactive simulations for experiencing real-life change management scenarios.
Final Project: Developing a comprehensive change management plan for a real or hypothetical organization.
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Project Management

20 hours
Beginner

Project Management is a core MBA course designed to equip …

What you'll learn
Week 1-2: Introduction to Project Management
Principles and fundamentals of project management
The role of a project manager
Overview of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
Week 3-4: Project Initiation and Planning
Project charter and scope definition
Project scheduling techniques, including Gantt charts and Critical Path Method
Resource planning and budgeting
Week 5-6: Project Execution and Control
Project leadership and team management
Quality management in projects
Performance measurement and control tools
Week 7-8: Risk Management in Projects
Identifying and analyzing project risks
Risk mitigation strategies and contingency planning
Tools for risk management
Week 9-10: Stakeholder Management and Communication
Identifying and analyzing stakeholders
Effective communication strategies in projects
Managing stakeholder expectations and engagement
Week 11-12: Agile Project Management
Principles of Agile Methodology
Tools and techniques for Agile project management
Agile team dynamics and leadership
Week 13-14: Project Closure and Evaluation
Closing processes and documentation
Post-project evaluation and lessons learned
Knowledge transfer and project handover
Week 15: Course Review and Final Assessment
Course Materials and Assessment:
Study Materials: Comprehensive notes, case studies, video lectures, and essential readings.
Quizzes/Case Studies: Weekly quizzes and case studies for practical understanding and application.
MCQs: Multiple choice questions to test theoretical knowledge and understanding of key concepts.
Simulations: Real-world project management simulations for hands-on learning experience.
Final Project: Develop a comprehensive project plan, from initiation to closure, for a real or hypothetical scenario.
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Operations Management

20 hours
Beginner

Operations Management is a core MBA course designed to provide …

What you'll learn
Week 1-2: Introduction to Operations Management
Fundamentals of operations management
Role of operations in overall business strategy
Historical evolution of operations management
Week 3-4: Process Analysis and Design
Understanding process flows
Process mapping and design
Capacity planning and bottleneck analysis
Week 5-6: Inventory Management and Supply Chain Fundamentals
Types of inventory and inventory management techniques
Supply chain structure and dynamics
Supplier relationship management
Week 7-8: Quality Management and Control
Principles of quality management
Tools and techniques for quality control (e.g., Six Sigma, TQM)
Quality assurance systems
Week 9-10: Lean Management and Operational Excellence
Lean principles and practices
Waste reduction and continuous improvement
Value stream mapping
Week 11-12: Project Management
Project planning and scheduling
Resource allocation and cost management
Use of project management software
Week 13-14: Advanced Topics in Operations Management
Sustainable operations and green manufacturing
Global operations and outsourcing
Technology trends in operations (e.g., AI, IoT)
Week 15: Course Review and Final Assessment
Course Materials and Assessment:
Study Materials: Comprehensive notes, interactive case studies, video lectures, and recommended readings.
Quizzes/Case Studies: Weekly quizzes and real-world case studies to reinforce learning and practical application.
MCQs: Multiple choice questions focusing on key concepts and theories.
Simulations: Interactive simulations for experiential learning in operations scenarios.
Final Project: A comprehensive project involving the design or analysis of an operational process in a real or hypothetical company.
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Strategic Management

20 hours
Beginner

Strategic Management is a core course in the MBA program, …

What you'll learn
Week 1-2: Introduction to Strategic Management
Understanding the fundamentals of strategic management
The role of strategic management in business
Overview of the strategic management process
Week 3-4: External Environment Analysis
Analyzing industry structure and competitive forces (Porter’s Five Forces)
Macro-environmental analysis (PESTEL framework)
Identifying opportunities and threats
Week 5-6: Internal Analysis and Resources
Assessing organizational resources and capabilities
The VRIO framework and value chain analysis
Identifying strengths and weaknesses
Week 7-8: Strategy Formulation
Vision, mission, and objectives setting
Business-level strategies and competitive positioning
Corporate-level strategies and growth approaches
Week 9-10: Strategy Implementation
Organizational design and strategic alignment
Change management in strategy implementation
Leadership and corporate culture in execution
Week 11-12: Strategic Control and Evaluation
Measuring and monitoring performance
Strategic information systems and feedback mechanisms
Balanced scorecard and other evaluation tools
Week 13-14: Contemporary Issues in Strategic Management
Digital transformation and strategic management
Sustainability and corporate social responsibility in strategy
Globalization and managing strategy in international contexts
Week 15: Course Review and Final Assessment
Course Materials and Assessment:
Study Materials: Comprehensive notes, case studies, video lectures, and readings.
Quiz/Case Study: Weekly quizzes and case studies for practical understanding.
MCQs: Multiple choice questions to test theoretical knowledge.
Simulations: Business simulations for real-world strategic decision-making experience.
Final Project: Analysis and development of a strategic plan for a real or hypothetical company.
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Introduction to Operations Management

2 hours
Intermediate