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With the developing complexities in the management of businesses worldwide in the realm of Business, explore a world of opportunities and unlock the future with the Executive MBA at Westford University College
About Executive MBA
Program Highlights
- Triple Certification
- 7 Specializations
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Duration: 12 -15 Months
- Study Mode: Online/Onsite
It has been a decade of transformation for the business landscape. Adding efficiencies to organizations through best practice processes and technological updates has created a need for professionals to specialize in areas other than their field of expertise so they can grow as integral members of their organization.
In partnership with UCAM, Spain, Westford University College offers seven specializations through its UCAM Executive MBA, addressing the needs of businesses today. In these programs, you will acquire extensive knowledge of various management fields in a process-oriented way. Each program aims to enable professionals to advance threefold: by acquiring a comprehensive understanding of businesses and their processes, adapting to new and updated methods and technologies, and focusing on the specialized subject matter to attain proficiency.
- This MBA degree is awarded by UCAM under the provision of university private degrees – TítuloPropio
- Learners will not receive any equivalency as it is a distance learning program.
Core Modules List
Learning Outcomes
- Critically review and analyse 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.
- Critically review and analyse 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.
- 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.
- Assess the role of IHRM and its impact on global organization. Identify some of the key HRM challenges facing organizations working internationally. Discuss the prevalent HRM practices in global organization.
Learning Outcomes
- Know the various tools, techniques and apply suitable tools and techniques in different alternative scenarios of Operations Management.
- Apply information management techniques and evaluate them in context of operational functions to achieve competitive advantage and make the organization globally competitive.
- Apply and critically evaluate the importance of project management to given business situations (Using PERT / CPM).
- Demonstrate operations strategy in domestic and global context and evaluate how the use of technology has impacted the operational functions.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and analyse the implications of managing strategic change in supporting Organizational transformation.
- Analyse the organizational management challenges faced during the transformation changes experience by the organization.
- Analyse and evaluate the significance of strategy employed in trying to bring about an effective change management in an organization. How it impacts leadership and human behaviour in the organization.
- Evaluate different change management theories propounded on management and leadership attributes which leads to enhanced contribution by managers and the employees.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the concepts and theories of strategic management and critically evaluate the relationship between strategy, stakeholder expectations and organizational performance.
- Evaluate the impact of current and emerging Economic, Political and Cultural factors on strategic management in an international context.
- Formulate business strategies under challenging circumstances of Innovation and Change and evaluate those that contribute to the success of a particular organization.
- Develop plans for the implementation of business strategies and enhance Stakeholder Expectations.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse the knowledge economy and the various drivers of economic changes which impact business activities.
- Understand the legal framework and its implications in the wider context of business management.
- Critically evaluate the political factors which influence company management and dynamics.
- Analyse case scenarios and case studies on the various economic drivers and legal frameworks practiced in business management.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the evolving trends in business environment globally and analyse how they pose challenges to marketing management functions in organizations.
- Assess the marketing mix of organizations and evaluate how they offer sustainable competitive advantage to organizations.
- Analyse the impact of consumer behaviour, integrated marketing communications and social media marketing and how they are driven by digital marketing strategies in organizations.
- 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
- Understand how to critically analyse business data in an organizational decision-making context.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of business analytics.
- Demonstrate proper application of data management and data analysis techniques.
- Application of different statistical data analysis methods and data visualization techniques to arrive at sound business decisions.
Specialization Modules
Executive MBA Specialization in Global Business Management
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the concepts of Information Technology and how Information Technology can improve Organisational Performance.
- Understand the skills required to integrate concepts from various disciplines to identify and develop business strategies in Information Technology.
- Analyse the strategies for effective teamwork and leadership for planning and implementing successful IT initiatives.
- Critically examine the implementation of Project Management in Information Technology.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles behind Design Thinking for creative problem solving.
- . Develop a Design Thinking mindset and learn to create innovative products and services.
- Practice the methods, processes, and tools of Design Thinking.
- Apply the Design Thinking method to real world problems.
- Facilitate transformation in the Organization by using the Design Thinking approach
Executive MBA Specialization in Healthcare Leadership
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate healthcare strategies and organizational behaviour in the healthcare sector.
- Critically analyse healthcare quality, patient safety and prevention of medical errors.
- Critically appraise different leadership styles and approaches in the healthcare industry.
- Critically analyse the essentials of good healthcare financial management
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse a healthcare organization’s structure and culture and organizational behaviour.
- Conduct a review of change management in the Healthcare delivery environment and apply it effectively to organizational development.
- Evaluate the key measures used to assess healthcare systems and process performance.
- Critically analyse and apply lean tools to improve healthcare processes.
Executive MBA Specialization in Logistics and Supply Chain Leadership
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse the relationship between supply chain and logistics management, and its link to organizational business strategies.
- Critically review the use of information technology to optimize supplier relationships in an organization.
- Critically analyse the role of logistics and procurement, including buyer/ supplier relationship in Supply Chain industry.
- Critically review and discuss the basics of shipping operations, including the documentation involved.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand cross functional drivers of supply chain in a globally competitive context.
- Understand Multi-model logistics systems, shipping strategies, stockholding, inventory, and warehousing management in a global context.
- Understand supply chain management system models and techniques like SCOR and CPFR.
- Analyse financial agreements within supply chain management systems and the issues surrounding tariffs, taxes, and payment methods in supply chain networks.
Executive MBA Specialization in Information Technology Leadership
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the concepts of Information Technology and how Information Technology can improve Organisational Performance.
- Understand the skills required to integrate concepts from various disciplines to identify and develop business strategies in Information Technology.
- Analyse the strategies for effective teamwork and leadership for planning and implementing successful IT initiatives.
- Critically examine the implementation of Project Management in Information Technology.
Learning Outcomes
- 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.
Executive MBA Specialization in HR Management and Analytics
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse theories and approaches related to application of psychology to work, organizations and management of people.
- Develop a critical understanding of work, organizational and people issues in organizations.
- Evaluate the methods and techniques in work psychology including topics on how people are assessed, motivated, and developed.
- Demonstrate knowledge about current phenomena in the work and organizational research field.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the concept of Strategic HRM & HR Analytics.
- Understand Employee Data Visualization tools and techniques.
- Analyse Employee Data, Data Sources and Metrics.
- Introduction to Human Resource Technology.
Executive MBA Specialization in Engineering Management
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the challenges of managing engineering functions and processes; and examine how to develop a workforce that sustains innovation in delivering engineering services.
- Understand the significance of strategy formulation and implementation in the evolving and highly competitive engineering industry.
- Understand the concepts and application of marketing management in the engineering industry.
- Understand the Process of supply chain management in the domains of manufacturing and service industries.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the application of integrated management control systems, tools and techniques to schedule, control and evaluate engineering project scenarios.
- Understand the process of innovation, research and development management and protection processes in managing technology-oriented engineering projects.
- Examine the role of technology audit, technology transfers and global technology strategies in the wider context of delivering engineering products and services.
Executive MBA Specialization in Business Operations
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the application of integrated management control systems, tools and techniques to schedule, control and evaluate engineering project scenarios.
- Understand the process of innovation, research and development management and protection processes in managing technology-oriented engineering projects.
- Examine the role of technology audit, technology transfers and global technology strategies in the wider context of delivering engineering products and services.
- Analyse the role of decision making, risk and uncertainty appraisals in delivering engineering products and services.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand cross functional drivers of supply chain in a globally competitive context.
- Understand Multi-model logistics systems, shipping strategies, stockholding, inventory, and warehousing management in a global context.
- Understand supply chain management system models and techniques like SCOR and CPFR.
- Analyse financial agreements within supply chain management systems and the issues surrounding tariffs, taxes, and payment methods in supply chain networks.
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
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia is a private university founded in 1996 with a
clear mission: to provide students with the knowledge and skills to serve society, to contribute to
the further expansion of human knowledge through research and development. It is characterized
by offering students an integral education based on the combination of in-depth theoretical and
practical knowledge in addition to a value-based education rooted in the principles of Christian
humanism. Additionally, UCAM has established more than fifty research groups in close
collaboration with enterprises such as Coco-Cola, Danone, Vodafone, and Siemens providing
students with the opportunity to contribute academically.
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
Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ) is a specialized awarding body based in the United
Kingdom. CIQ designs and accredits credentials tailored to address the demands of learners and
the business community to provide individuals with resources for personal and career growth.
CIQ has developed a reputation for offering high-quality support and services to the education
industry. Cambridge International Certification has developed an Internal Qualification Framework
(CIQ Credit Framework) consisting of various categories and credentials, such as certificates and
diplomas, by international requirements. Its services are also reviewed to increase consistency
and ensure that they apply to the constantly evolving global market as well as career opportunities
for ambitious individuals
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.
“ Learners will receive the certificate from CMI, UK based on their chosen specialization.”
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.
Upon completion of the program students will receive an Postgraduate Extended Diploma in Business Management from Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ), UK, an Executive MBA from UCAM, Spain, and “Certified Manager Programme” certificate (may vary in case of specializations) from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK. Additionally the learner may also choose to attend the convocation ceremony on the campus of UCAM, Murcia, Spain.
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Entry Requirements
- A valid bachelor’s degree
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
Student Testimonials
Youssef Chaari
UCAM - MBA in International Business
5/5
As part of my Self-Transformation Journey, I completed my MBA in Project Management, and I am pleased to be
Youssef Chaari
Riyaz Pasha Mohammad
UCAM - MBA in International Business
5/5
My MBA experience at Westford has been incredible and one-of-a-kind. I have worked as an ERP software consultant for
Riyaz Pasha Mohammad
Doreen Ivy Fernandes
UCAM - MBA in International Business
5/5
My long-awaited master’s degree journey started with Westford, and I was delighted to be a part of it. Every
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MBA Advantage
Westford Mentorship Program
MBA Leaders Toastmasters Club
Westford Research and Leadership Bootcamp
Graduation Ceremony in Dubai, UAE
Westford Mentorship Program
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
Mentoring is a learning relationship between
individuals focused on the mentee’s development
and goals. As someone who has “been there
before”, you will be able to assist current students
in developing the confidence, knowledge and skills
required to make a successful transition into
industry. Mentoring is a great way to expand your
professional network.
For Mentees
Students are encouraged to seek information and
guidance from their mentor, and utilize the insight
gained from learning about their mentor’s skills,
experience, and knowledge to inform decisions
about their future. They will also receive career
guidance, networking opportunities, potential
professional opportunities, and a chance to enhance
their communication and career development skills.
MBA Leaders Toastmasters Club
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
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
