Master of Business Administration

Educational aims of the program :

Demonstrate a scholarly approach and stay updated with current business knowledge to effectively lead in a complex and dynamic work environment with confidence and versatility.
Evaluate complex problems and situations across different functional areas to develop comprehensive and integrated strategic solutions for organizational and management challenges.
Thrive as an independent learner who critically applies principles of reflection and continuous development to make a positive impact on individual and collective performance within the organization.
Integrate new knowledge gained with existing experience to immediately contribute to the current organizational context upon starting the MBA program.
Acquire knowledge and understanding of contemporary and prevalent business and management issues to enhance professional practice, foster career development opportunities, and facilitate personal and professional growth.
Identify, analyze, and leverage opportunities for organizational transformation and venture creation.
Comprehend, critically evaluate, and conduct research by analyzing and synthesizing data and information to make sound judgments and recommendations.
Embrace responsible leadership practices, value diversity, and uphold integrity in all aspects of professional conduct.

Target award Learning Outcomes :

Apply knowledge and understanding to complex issues in a critical and informed manner, effectively enhancing organizational effectiveness and competitiveness by bridging theory and practice.
Integrate knowledge from various functional areas of business, academic literature, and organizational context to make strategic and operational connections that deliver meaningful business impact.
Utilize systemic thinking principles to support strategic thinking and planning, connecting ideas and practices to solve complex problems across different functional boundaries and enhance decision-making processes.
Evaluate the global, macroeconomic, and political environment critically to assess appropriate strategic directions and choices across different functional areas.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of financial management principles, interpret organizational financial information, and critically appraise it for strategy formulation.
Apply critical knowledge of financial management to evaluate and manage organizational risk, support governance, and facilitate decision-making processes.
Translate strategy into operational practice by critically analyzing business practices, academic theories, trends, challenges, and enablers.
Utilize appropriate methods and tools to deliver strategic aims and goals, generating practical outcomes that foster organizational growth and impact.
Develop leadership strategies that foster innovation, including managing transformation processes, taking calculated risks, navigating uncertainty, and learning from failure, drawing upon theories and best practices.
Evaluate and leverage digital technologies, data, and disruptive practices to support organizational transformation, ensuring sustainability and competitiveness.
Capitalize on networking opportunities to identify and analyze business opportunities for new venture creation, facilitating horizon scanning.
Assess and apply theories in practitioner research to generate new insights and opportunities for solving complex problems and driving change within the organization.
Undertake a significant research project that challenges established practices, utilizes academic research philosophies and strategies, and gains stakeholder engagement to facilitate organizational growth.
Utilize relevant research methods to critically evaluate an issue, synthesize complex data in a systematic and innovative manner, develop practical solutions, and evaluate outcomes.
Adapt leadership styles for different situations, employ engagement and motivation strategies to manage people, activities, and operations, and effectively engage with stakeholders.
Integrate new learning with existing experience, foster self-awareness through critical reflection, and take responsibility for ongoing knowledge, skill, and emotional intelligence development.
Engage in responsible leadership practices, acting with integrity, appreciating diversity, leveraging the strengths and contributions of colleagues, actively listening, seeking feedback, and demonstrating humility in learning from others.
Develop confidence and expertise in articulating opinions, synthesizing complex ideas and arguments, and effectively communicating orally and in writing to persuade and influence stakeholders for business impact.
Contribute to the development of organizational practice as a scholarly practitioner, questioning established norms, critiquing academic literature, and making informed judgments about its relevance and applicability to the context.
Conduct in-depth research and apply appropriate methodologies to investigate a strategically important issue, providing valuable insights and contributions to business and organizational practices.