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About the Executive MBA in Information Technology Leadership
Program Highlights
- Triple Certified
- Modules: 9
- Credit Value: 60 ECTS
- Duration: 12 -15 Months
- Study Mode: Online
The Executive MBA in Information Technology in collaboration with UCAM, Spain is designed to provide business and technology leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today’s rapidly changing business environment. The program is aimed at professionals with technical backgrounds wanting to develop their business skills and advance their careers.
The course of study emphasises a theoretical understanding of numerous facets of management. It also provides hands-on practical training to ensure that aspiring candidates can build and execute the best IT solutions for simplifying and optimising company processes and increasing management efficiency.
The Executive MBA in Information Technology Leadership is delivered in two parts as follows:
Part One: Postgraduate Extended Diploma in Business Management ( Information Technology Leadership)
Part One of the program comprises 7 Mandatory core modules.
Module Names Credit Value
Learning Outcomes
1. Critically review and analyze the importance of HRM and its practices in an organization, and how it can be linked with an organizational behaviour activity in overcoming business issues and challenges for a better performance of the organization.
2. Critically review and analyze the framework of leadership and consider the nature, strengths, and weaknesses of the various approaches: traits; functional; behavioural; style; contingency. The continuum of leadership behaviour should be explored in some depth with consideration of the factors determining the chosen leadership style.
3. Discuss the concept of organizational behaviour and its interface with management. Review and critically synthesize the various influences on behaviour in organizations and the interface with management in integrating and balancing these.
4. Assess the role of IHRM and its impact on global organizations. Identify some of the key HRM challenges facing organizations working internationally. Discuss the prevalent HRM practices in global organizations.
Learning Outcomes
1. Know the various tools, and techniques and apply suitable tools and techniques in different alternative scenarios of Operations Management.
2. Apply information management techniques and evaluate them in the context of operational functions to achieve competitive advantage and make the organization globally competitive.
3. Apply and critically evaluate the importance of project management to given business situations (Using PERT / CPM).
4. Demonstrate operations strategy in the domestic and global context and evaluate how the use of technology has impacted operational functions.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and analyze the implications of managing strategic change in supporting Organizationaltransformation.
2. Analyze the organizational management challenges faced during the transformation changes experienced by the organization.
3. Analyze and evaluate the significance of strategy employed in trying to bring about effective change management in an organization. How it impacts leadership and human behaviour in the organization.
4. Evaluate different change management theories propounded on management and leadership attributes which lead to enhanced contribution by managers and employees.
Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze the concepts and theories of strategic management and critically evaluate the relationship between strategy, stakeholder expectations and organizational performance.
2. Evaluate the impact of current and emerging Economic, Political and Cultural factors on strategic management in an international context.
3. Formulate business strategies under challenging circumstances of Innovation and Change and evaluate those that contribute to the success of a particular organization.
4. Develop plans for the implementation of business strategies and enhance Stakeholder Expectations.
Learning Outcomes
1. Critically analyze the knowledge economy and the various drivers of economic changes which impact business activities.
2. Understand the legal framework and its implications in the wider context of business management.
3. Critically evaluate the political factors which influence company management and dynamics.
4. Analyze case scenarios and case studies on the various economic drivers and legal frameworks practiced in business management.
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the evolving trends in the business environment globally and analyze how they pose challenges to marketing management functions in organizations.
2. Assess the marketing mix of organizations and evaluate how they offer a sustainable competitive advantage to organizations.
3. Analyze the impact of consumer behaviour, integrated marketing communications and social media marketing and how they are driven by digital marketing strategies in organizations.
4. Assess the use of digital marketing tools by applying relevant marketing theories and frameworks in the context of emerging trends in digital marketing.
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand how to critically analyze business data in an organizational decision-making context.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of business analytics.
3. Demonstrate proper application of data management and data analysis techniques.
4. Application of different statistical data analysis methods and data visualization techniques to arrive at sound business decisions.
Part Two: Executive MBA in Information Technology Leadership
Part Two of the program comprises 2 mandatory specialized modules.
Module Names Credit Value
- Understand the concepts of Information Technology and how Information Technology can improve Organizational Performance.
- Understand the skills required to integrate concepts from various disciplines to identify and develop business strategies in Information Technology.
- Analyze the strategies for effective teamwork and leadership for planning and implementing successful IT initiatives.
- Critically examine the implementation of Project Management in Information Technology.
- Examine theories, methods, and interpretations within the field of Information Security.
- Evaluate case scenarios in digital forensics and security management.
- Understand Risk assessment and controlling risk in Information security.
- Analyze the legal and ethical considerations regarding Information Security.
Upon Completion of Part One and Part Two, Learners will receive up to 60 ECTS.
The Triple Certified MBA will be facilitated by renowned faculty with decades of experience in the domain. During the program, students will be exposed to industry-specific case studies, business simulations and extempore. All learners will have access to Westford E-library with 1000 journals, books, and online study material.
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Partners and University
About UCAM
Why UCAM?
- UCAM is accredited by ANECA (National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation of Spain)
- UCAM has around 200 renowned international strategic partners, including leading colleges and universities in the world, such as UC Berkeley, Stanford, NTU, NUS and Università Degli Studi di Bologna.
- UCAM has been awarded an overall score of 4 stars in the QS Stars Rating and obtains the highest rating (5 stars) in the categories of teaching, internationalisation, social responsibility, and inclusiveness.
- UCAM was ranked tenth by Times Higher Education (THE) Times Higher Education (THE) in quality of teaching and student general assessment.
About CIQ
Why CIQ?
- CIQ offers credit-rated qualifications in partnership with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), UK
- It is listed under the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) qualifications database which enables the student to utilize the credits earned to attain UK-regulated qualifications
- CIQ is supported by a very distinguished ‘Academic Advisory Board’ which comprises distinguished individuals from academia who provide deep insights and provide overall guidance for academic strategy.
- CIQ offers a wide range of diplomas, advanced diplomas, and postgraduate diplomas available to suit the individual needs of students, executives, and corporates.
About CMI
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) works with businesses and educational institutions to inspire people to become skilled, confident, and successful managers and leaders.
Chartered Management Institute is the only chartered professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.Over 100,000 managers use CMI’s unique services regularly.
Organizations like Jaguar, Land Rover, Royal Bank of Scotland, Fujitsu, Allianz, Silverstone, Royal Air Force, London South Bank, and Royal College of Physicians amongst others use Chartered Management Institute certifications for certifying their professionals.
Why CMI?
- CMI promotes the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.
- It is the ultimate management accolade backed by a unique royal charter.
- Provides practical insight for both today’s leaders and the next generation.
- Currently has 100k active learners and boasts 12000+ Chartered managers.
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Entry Requirements
- A valid bachelor’s degree
- In the absence of a bachelor’s degree applicant must have demonstrated at least 5 years of work experience.
Online Learning Process
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Effective Work-Study-Life Balance
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Global Impact
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Faculty Mentors guiding you through your educational journey
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Access to online libraries and resources, anytime-anywhere
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MBA Advantage
Westford Mentorship Program
Westford Mentorship Programme is a reciprocal learning opportunity between our MBA alumni currently in leadership roles in the industry and our day scholars who are pursuing their bachelor’s degree. This programme will allow the mentees to be coached by the mentors, who will share their professional experience, knowledge, and skills with the mentees to help them to achieve their career ambition. It all equates in giving back to the society by having a positive influence in the lives of young people, especially those who are looking for meaningful professions. The Program bridges the gap between academia and the workforce by providing students with an opportunity to engage with experts in their field of interest, ask insightful questions, and enhance their career exploration. Alumni mentoring programs have proven incredibly successful across the globe, however, it will be the first of its kind in the UAE.
For Mentors
For Mentees
MBA Leaders Toastmasters Club
Westford has a dedicated toastmaster clubs for postgraduate levels to provide you the opportunity to practice, learn, grow, mentor and coach. In this journey you will be a part of a team that is here to encourage, motivate and inspire you.Westford Research and Leadership Bootcamp
To add to the leadership and research quality of its students, Westford has introduced an annual boot camp that aims to fill the gap in knowledge and skills for students who are at a managerial position or are researchers in their field of expertise.Graduation Ceremony in Dubai, UAE
The Annual Westford Felicitation Ceremony La Reussite is held for graduating students of Westford. Students of each university that are partnered with Westford receive a separate felicitation. Speak to Our Admissions Officer to Know More
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