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2 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S The Cyprus Institute of Marketing (BVI) The MBA Programmes - General Outlook Admission Requirements List of MBA Programmes Core Courses Thesis MBA Programmes Aims & Electives ATTENTION: ALL INFORMATION APPEARING IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS COPYRIGHT MATERIAL. NO PART CAN BE REPRODUCED IN ANY WAY WITHOUT THE PRIOR APPROVAL IN WRITING OF THE INSTITUTE. 1.BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 9 2.GLOBAL CORPORATE STRATGIES 9 3.MARKETING STRATEGY 10 4.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & INVESTMENT 10 5.TOURISM MANAGEMENT 11 6.EUROPEAN STUDIES 11 7.INSURANCE 12 8.BANKING 12 9.SHIPPING FINANCIAL & COMPUTERS MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGIES PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADVERTISING HEALTH UNITS MANAGEMENT LOGISTICS DIGITAL MARKETING ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE 19 These programmes are offered by The Cyprus Institute of Marketing Ltd., a company registered in the British Virgin Islands Reg. No

3 the global mission The Global Mission of The Cyprus Institute of Marketing BVI is to offer world-wide high quality education and training to mature in-career business people, by giving them a second chance in life to improve their skills and knowledge and thus enable them to advance higher up in the hierarchies of their corporations and life. OBJECTIVE: GLOBAL LEADERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION The Institute is an equal opportunity non discriminatory educational establishment. D I S T A N C E - L E A R N I N G THE CYPRUS INSTITUTE OF MARKETING LTD Registered in the British Virgin Islands

4 The reason we call our Institute The Cyprus Institute of Marketing (BVI) is not because we only offer marketing programmes; as a matter of fact, we offer many diverse programmes, including Shipping, Banking, Insurance and many others (see MBA programmes). We chose this name because we firmly believe that all areas of business activities should have a marketing orientation. What is the use of having a well organised Banking corporation if it has unsatisfied customers? The same applies in the case of a Shipping or an Insurance company. The demand for professionals with advanced qualifications is rapidly increasing throughout the world. The knowledge available to modern individuals is compounding at an astronomical rate and professionals who have only been out of College for a few years are often out-of-date with new technology, new social responsibilities and contemporary ideas. Continuing education is virtually mandatory for success. We recognise, of course, that it is not easy to study while pursuing a career, meeting various family needs and taking necessary leisurely time off. The CIM BVI MBA programmes are designed to fit within these many demanding parameters, to provide you with much-needed educational exposure and society-demanded recognition for study, all within the framework of your personal circumstances. Flexibility is certainly a key ingredient to the CIM BVI Programmes. When you are accepted to the Institute you are deemed to be a mature adult, responsible for your own success. Thus, our programmes are designed to adapt to your career, to permit selfpacing towards academic achievement and to build a sense of tangible self-accomplishment. 3

5 the MBA programmes W h a t i s a n M B A D e g r e e? MBA is an abbreviation for Master of Business Administration. Amidst growing economic globalisation, an ever-increasing number of companies and organisations require top managers to have an MBA degree. Today, the MBA has become a title which characterises academic and professional achievement in a specific subject area, such as, an MBA in Banking, Shipping or Insurance. T h e C y p r u s I n s t i t u t e o f M a r k e t i n g ( B V I ) M B A The Cyprus Institute of Marketing (BVI) MBA programmes are action oriented and are designed to accelerate the managerial and leadership development process in various disciplines. Management in both the private and public sectors requires the highest level of relevant training along with vision, analytical skills and the ability to implement far-reaching decisions. With an MBA a knowledge of management skills and operating techniques is developed. The MBA programmes stimulate students to look beyond the narrow boundaries and horizons for higher level career planning. A I M S The MBA programmes offered by our Institute are designed for practising managers with previous relevant education, training and work experience, who are required to make a major contribution to the policy of their organisations. The particular focus of the programme is to enable a manager to operate at a strategic level and to manage effectively within a complex and uncertain environment. The close links which have been established with the industry, commerce and the public sector have contributed to the development and design of these programmes. This means that students will by the end of the course possess the knowledge and skills of their subject matter in a practical and professional way. 4

6 A d m i s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s The Specific Targets of the MBA Programmes are to: - Enable students to gain a broad understanding of the managerial techniques of decision making; - Provide a global view of organisations and their environment, as well as enable students to face the challenges of the 21st century; - Underline the importance of the increased managerial effectiveness and competence, and understand the concept of strategic approach; - Enrich students development and managerial prospects through learning within the context of their own experiences, their current and future needs and the needs of the relevant market and society. At the end of the programme the student will be able to: - Comprehend and appreciate the concepts and theories and see to what extent these theories are applicable in the real and changing world. - Understand and evaluate the objectives and importance of formulating strategies in a local and global context. - Be able to diagnose and analyse intricate situations and deal with unforeseen exogenous factors affecting the internal environment of his/her Organisation. - Deal effectively with the human deficiencies and be able to tackle human friction and lead his/her team through tough decisions and times. - Face the challenges of career requirements more confidently and increase his/her advancement prospects into acquiring a senior managerial ability. Entry requirements have some degree of flexibility and are based on a candidate s proven academic ability, motivation, experience as a manager or business executive and an assessment of the benefits that he or she is likely to derive from the programme. The usual minimum academic qualifications required are: 1. A Degree in any discipline from this Institute 2. A second class Honours Degree from a British or U.S. accredited University 3. Any other approved and recognised University in an English-speaking Language 4. Professional qualifications in such subjects as Accounting, Marketing, Insurance, Shipping etc from UK Chartered Examining Bodies. The usual minimum work experience required is 3 years in a managerial position. Note: Candidates without a first Degree can be considered for admission provided they have 10 plus years of managerial experience and good command of the english language. The decision of the Admissions Board will be final. The Institute reserves the right to vary its admission criteria from time to time. The Academic Registrar is responsible for the interpretation of the admission criteria and may impose other conditions to be satisfied before admission. D a t e o f C o m m e n c e m e n t Students can apply for admission and start their studies anytime throughout the year. D u r a t i o n o f S t u d y Minimum period - 12 months Maximum period - 36 months E x a m i n a t i o n D a t e s Exams are held at approved Overseas Examination Centres EVERY JUNE and JANUARY. Students are NOT allowed to sit for the exams before the lapse of 6 months from the date of registration into the programme. Students wishing to enter for the examinations MUST complete an examination entry form and send it to the Institute at least TWO MONTHS prior to the examination dates accompanied with the appropriate examination fees. M B A L a n g u a g e English language The Institute reserves the right to change the fees, syllabus and regulations. Students re-sitting or retaking a course or changing their centre of study assume full risk of such changes and of any additional fees applicable at the time. 5

7 THE MBA PROGRAMMES 1.BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2.GLOBAL CORPORATE STRATGIES 3.MARKETING STRATEGY 4.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & INVESTMENT 5.TOURISM MANAGEMENT 6.EUROPEAN STUDIES 7.INSURANCE 8.BANKING 9.SHIPPING 10.FINANCIAL & COMPUTERS MANAGEMENT 11.HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 12.GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGIES 13.PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADVERTISING 14.HEALTH UNITS MANAGEMENT 15.LOGISTICS 16. DIGITAL MARKETING 17. ENERGY MANAGEMENT 18. PROJECT MANAGEMENT 19. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 20. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 21. ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE V E R Y I M P O R T A N T N O T E ALL MBA programmes are made up of THREE core compulsory courses PLUS a Thesis which is also compulsory. On top of these, students will be required to study and successfully complete from FOUR TO SEVEN electives which will be allocated by the Institute based on the candidate s academic background. 6

8 T H E M B A C O M P U L S O R Y M O D U L E S For all MBA programmes students are required to successfully complete the THREE compulsory modules appearing below and prepare an up to standard Thesis. 1. ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR 2.BUSINESS POLICY & STRATEGY 3.RESEARCH METHODS Note: For the MBA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION please see page 19 for the compulsory modules. 7

9 T H E S I S The word thesis is a major part of the MBA and a student not submitting an up-to-standard thesis will not be awarded the MBA. The thesis must be submitted by the completion of the MBA programme and the Research must be based on the specialisation of the particular MBA Programme e.g. For MBA Shipping the Thesis Research must be based on Shipping. Students are encouraged to begin thinking about the area of concentration long before the completion of the programme. The Thesis must be on a topic agreed with the student s Tutor and should have a research bias. T h e s i s P r o p o s a l A Thesis proposal must be submitted to the Tutor long before the end of the MBA programme on a special form provided by the Institute. A manual for the preparation of the Thesis is also provided to the student by the Institute. T h e s i s P h i l o s o p h y The basic philosophy of the Thesis revolves around the identification of an issue or problem relevant to the MBA programme, which merits investigation. The research should involve collection and analysis of original data or analysis of existing data in an original way and should make a contribution to the specific area under investigation. T h e s i s S u b m i s s i o n The Thesis must be submitted in a bound copy accompanied with the MBA Evaluation Form and the appropriate fee. If upon submission the Thesis is not of an acceptable standard then students need to re-submit their Thesis within two months and pay an extra resubmission fee. This is the last chance and if the Thesis is found unsatisfactory again then the student cannot be awarded the MBA. In such a case the student must register again, pay a registration fee and prepare a new Thesis on a fresh subject agreed between the student and his/her Tutor. A THESIS IS A PREREQUISITE FOR ALL MBA PROGRAMMES 8

10 AIMS & ELECTIVES OF THE MBA PROGRAMMES 1.MBA BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Master of Business Administration (MBA) will help you prepare for a career at senior managerial level and understand and contribute towards your organisation s strategic position and development. The programme aims to develop understanding of the factors contributing to business success and enable students to build analytical skills in business problem solving. It provides participants with a broad-based knowledge of other management subject areas and the theory and practice of management skills. 1.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2.EUROPEAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 3.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 4.PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADVERTISING 5.GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGIES 6.OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 7.MANAGING CHANGE 2.MBA GLOBAL CORPORATE STRATEGIES The course is designed for people who wish to undertake an intensive academic study of international business and management. The programme s content reflects the increasing globalisation of both the knowledge and practice base of business and management education. It provides the knowledge and skills necessary for entry into the global business environment, and helps the participants deal with the demands of the complex and rapidly changing global environments. 1.GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGIES 2.GLOBAL MARKETING RESEARCH 3.PRACTICE OF MARKETING 4.GLOBAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS 5.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 6.INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 7.EUROPEAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 9

11 3.MBA MARKETING STRATEGY 4.MBA TOURISM MANAGEMENT The MBA in Marketing is a leading qualification for those whose career interests lie in the marketing area. The course aims to broaden the students existing understanding of the marketing function and to develop a capacity for analysing complex marketing and business situations and leading decision on appropriate courses of action. By the end of the course students will appreciate the interrelationships between the marketing mix elements and the strategic dimensions of marketing. 1.GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGIES 2.MARKETING PLANNING & CONTROL 3.MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS 4.PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADVERTISING 5.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 6.MARKETING OF SERVICES 7.PRACTICE OF MARKETING The aim of the programme is to develop managers for the tourism industry who appreciate the competing demands of tourists and the local environment. To achieve this the programme includes detailed analysis of tourism management issues and the application of suitable management techniques. It will contribute to the understanding of global issues pertaining to the growing tourism business. 1.TOURISM MANAGEMENT 2.MARKETING PRACTICE IN THE HOTEL & CATERING INDUSTRY 3.TRAVEL & TOURISM 4.GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGIES 5.PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADVERTISING 6.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7.DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM & THE ENVIRONMENT 10

12 5.MBA FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & INVESTMENT 6.MBA EUROPEAN STUDIES The aim of this programme is to integrate the concept of financial management with an understanding of the overall strategy of the organisation. The course is tailored to the needs of both private and public sector managers and provides the foundation for more senior leads of managerial responsibilities. The course helps to increase awareness of the multifunctional nature of investment decisions. It demonstrates the significant importance of financial information. As a result of its organisational strategy content, it offers the opportunity to appreciate the vital contribution of business strategy. 1.PRINCIPLES OF CORPORATE FINANCE 2.FINANCIAL PLANNING & CONTROL 3.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 4.INVESTMENT 5.GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS 6.MARKETING OF FINANCIAL SERVICES 7.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT The establishment of the single European market has resulted in a growing demand for managers with knowledge of European business, and its place in the international environment, a demand which is this course s aims to meet. This qualification will benefit individuals who seek career progression in the European business environment. The aim of this programme is to introduce and build up the students knowledge into the complicated economic, business, marketing, social, legal and political world of the European continent in particular the European Union (EU). The EU is examined as a separate entity and similarly the former Central European Countries. EU decision-making mechanisms are thoroughly studied and their importance on the proper functioning of the Union are explained. 1.THE EUROPEAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 2.EUROPEAN UNION LAW 3.EU DECISION-MAKING MECHANISMS 4.EUROPEAN ECONOMICS & POLITICS 5.MANAGING CHANGE 6.GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGIES 7.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 11

13 7.MBA - INSURANCE 8.MBA BANKING The MBA in Insurance is an innovative well balanced programme for the career minded student. This programme will open wide doors for the insurance industry worldwide. It introduces the student into the exciting and rewarding insurance business. Risk and insurance are thoroughly covered to enable the student grasp the concept of risk and the necessity for insurance. The legal aspects of insurance are dealt with so that the student will gain knowledge of the legal framework of insurance. Specialist branches of insurance such as life and marine are included in the programme giving the student a broader perspective of the subject. Banking is a career which has become increasingly attractive for MBA holders. Also bank employees are unable to climb up the hierarchy unless they have formal postgraduate qualifications. Clearly an MBA in Banking will naturally be a valuable asset for the banks of the 21st Century. The MBA programme covers the monetary and financial systems giving the student a broad understanding of the banking environment both domestic and global. The inclusion in the programme of management, investment and practice of banking give the student the right perspective to digest and appreciate the role of banking in our business world. 1.RISK & INSURANCE 2.LIFE ASSURANCE PRACTICE 3.MARINE INSURANCE 4.MODERN INSURANCE LAW 5.PRACTICE OF MARKETING 6.INVESTMENT 7.INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1.MONETARY & FINANCIAL SYSTEMS 2.PRACTICE OF BANKING 3.MARKETING OF FINANCIAL SERVICES 4.INVESTMENT 5.FINANCE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE 6.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7.EUROPEAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 12

14 9.MBA - SHIPPING This programme aims to guide the student through the various extensive subjects connected with the exciting world of shipping. The last decade has evidenced tremendous changes in the shipping industry such as the emergence of the giant bulk carriers and the onset of containerisation. There has also been a vast amount of legislation dealing with the industry. The MBA in shipping will provide the student with a thorough understanding of the shipping world and its many parameters such as the legal aspects, marine insurance, information technology, financial management and global marketing strategies. 1.INTRODUCTION TO SHIPPING 2.LAW OF SEA TRANSPORT 3.MARINE INSURANCE 4.CUSTOMS & SHIP S DOCUMENTS 5.GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGIES 6.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 10.MBA FINANCIAL & COMPUTERS MANAGEMENT This programme offers the student a cross-fertilisation of the financial and computers management fields. It aims at making students competent in the exciting and challenging subject of information technology and at the same time the financial aspects of business are dealt with. Combining financial and computers skills and knowledge this MBA aims to help the student walk into a job armed with all the necessary tools that will enable him/her to advance to a top managerial position. 1.OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 2.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3.DATABASE MANAGEMENT 4.SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT 5.MARKETING OF FINANCIAL SERVICES 6.INVESTMENT 7.FINANCIAL PLANNING & CONTROL 13

15 11.MBA HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT The aim of this MBA programme is to provide a general background for all aspects of personnel management. Since work and its management are human activities set in motion carried out continuously supervised, monitored and assessed by people who are constantly interacting with each other, human factors are crucially important. The programme aims to examine all aspects of the important areas covered by research into the behaviours of people at work. 1.EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS 2.HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 3.INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 4.PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADVERTISING 5.MANAGING CHANGE 6.PRACTICE OF MARKETING 7.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 12.MBA HEALTH UNITS MANAGEMENT This MBA Programme aims to equip the students with all knowledge necessary to enable him/her manage a health unit whether a hospital or clinic or medical centre and whether public or private. The programme is designed to meet the needs of those who are working in health services as practitioners, managers and administrators. It is also suitable for graduates with research interest in the changing nature of health and social care policies, delivery systems and professional practices in the new mixed economy of welfare. 1.OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 2.HEALTH PROMOTION 3.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 4.HOSPITAL & CLINIC MANAGEMENT 5.RELATIONSHIP MARKETING 6.PUBLIC & PRIVATE HEALTHCARE UNITS 7.HEALTH CARE INNOVATION 14

16 13.MBA PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADVERTISING The aim of this MBA programme is to enable students to understand the principles of public relations and advertising and explain the ways in which they can be used to develop successful PR and advertising programmes. The two disciplines are combined under one MBA programme thus confirming their inter-dependence and both disciplines are examined from a marketing perspective. We live in a world where the unpredictable and unforeseen exogenous factors are ever so dominant and corporations which ignore the possible disasters from social, political, governmental and environmental threats cannot be considered prudent. This is why this MBA programme would be invaluable to every executive whether in the private or public sectors. Areas covered include: Public Relations Principles and PR in action; Media relations; Public relations and marketing; Public relations in central and local government; Ethics and codes of professional conduct; Crisis management; Sponsorships. Advertising The advertising agency; Advertising planning and budgeting; Media research; Consumer research; Sales promotion; Advertising effectiveness; Advertising and society; International, multinational; Global advertising. 1.PRACTICE OF MARKETING 2.MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS 3.PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADVERTISING 4.THE PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADVERTISING 5.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 6.DIGITAL MARKETING 7.RELATIONSHIP MARKETING 14.MBA - LOGISTICS The MBA Logistics programme has been designed to offer the student thorough knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of the production process, distribution and the overall operational activity of logistics, purchasing and supply chain administration. The MBA Logistics programme aims to explain the challenges of practitioners and executives, the vital knowledge and skills necessary for the operations in an organisation so that they will be capable to locate the problems and provide solutions to the wide range of logistical problems on a local and global scale. Executives attending the MBA Logistics are expected to develop analytical skills and sharpen their decision making abilities in order to cope with everyday intricate problems. 1.DISTRIBUTION & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 2.LOGISTICS SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 3.INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY 4.MANAGING CHANGE 5.SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 6.FINANCIAL PLANNING & CONTROL 7.GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGIES 15

17 15.MBA GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGIES The aim of this programme is to cover the entire range of international marketing beginning with start-up operations, continuing with new market entry considerations, and concluding with the international issues confronting giant global players, therefore exposing the student to the full spectrum of international marketing. It differentiates between marketing strategies appropriate to industrialised, developing and less developed economies and helps identify the major organisational changes to be made when a company moves from national to international to global marketing. Upon completion of this programme students will have a clear understanding of: Analysing global market opportunities; Culture and global buyer behaviour, Assessment of global marketing opportunities, Corporate dimensions of the global marketing effort, Dimensions of global pricing strategy, Dimensions of global distribution strategy, Dimensions of global promotion strategy, Dimensions of exporting strategy, Organisation and control of global marketing activities and Control of the global marketing effort. 1.GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGIES 2.GLOBAL MARKETING RESEARCH 3.GLOBAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS 4.MARKETING PLANNING & CONTROL 5.EUROPEAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 6.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7.PRACTICE OF MARKETING 16.MBA DIGITAL MARKETING In today s highly competitive global business environment, marketing is undergoing an intense transformation. The digital media and internet have a growing influence on the new approaches to marketing. This shift in buying and consumerism requires a close training designed for students who are interested in this new activity sector. Digital marketing forms a significant segment of e-commerce and is a constantly changing area, presenting marketers with new challenges and opportunities on a regular basis. To date, the emergence of digital technology has led to a revolutionary change in marketing, and by the end of this decade every facet of the marketing mix will have been radically challenged. This MBA program will also present a new business model for digital marketing. Through case studies, interactive sessions and class exercises, participants will learn about the latest research and best practices in the industry. Topics that will be covered include social media marketing, search engine optimization, real-time research, blogging, augmented reality techniques, virtual worlds, open innovation, measurement and ROI tracking, and multichannel integration. The programme structure provides a comprehensive examination of integrated marketing communications and consumer behaviour and concentrates on Web Marketing and its metrics and evaluation, focusing on both theoretical concepts and practical digital marketing skills. By the end, this programme will enable you to plan and measure the importance of digital marketing, to integrate multi-channel marketing in the business development, to acquire the necessary know-how to concentrate and build e-customers loyalty, and to follow the business evolution in its new environment. This program is designed for executives working in marketing, advertising, communications, sales, IT professionals looking to expand into a marketing role, or anyone who is responsible for developing a digital media or social media plan for their organization. 1.CONCEPTS OF DIGITAL MARKETING 2.MARKETING PLANNING CONTROL 3.DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY 4.PRACTICE OF MARKETING 5.SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 6.MARKETING ANALYSIS & DECISION 7.MOBILE MARKETING 16

18 17. MBA ENERGY MANAGEMENT The global energy sector is posing many challenges to the business world. New forms of energy such as solar and wind are replacing traditional sources of gas and oil. However, oil and gas are still key players even with new energy entrants in the market. Although demand for energy is on the decline from traditional markets such as Europe, new rising demand is coming from China and India. The aim of this programme is to equip the student with knowledge on the present and future challenges the global energy sector offers in the years ahead. Programme Objectives I. Equipping students with all necessary skills, attitudes and approach to guide their decisions on energy projects. II. Developing students abilities to handle today s energy problems and prospects for business organizations functioning in a competitive world. III. Allowing students to develop their theoretical and practical skills and knowledge in the energy sector. IV. Ensuring the highest possible penetration of each subject inquiry and exhaustion of conceptual academic, as well as practical implications, vis-a-vis energy needs of mankind. V. Offering an insight into professional possibilities and modern organizations functioning in the context of today s competitive world. VI. Providing international management education to its participants that will enable them to become effective general managers, anywhere in today s globally competitive energy environment. VII. Giving emphasis on European energy needs in the years ahead. 1.RENEWABLE ENERGY 2.ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS 3.OIL & GAS ENERGY LAW 4.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 5.EXECUTIVE SKILLS 6.OIL & GAS ENERGY SAFETY AND RISK 7.OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 17

19 18. PROJECT MANAGEMENT 19. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE In today s business environment, the skills of the project manager have never been more in demand. Organisations, businesses and governments are becoming increasingly aware of the strategic importance of effective project management for gaining a competitive advantage. An MBA degree in the rapidly growing area of project management will help you develop skills that are highly sought-after globally in a wide variety of sectors, from IT and construction, healthcare, energy, financial and professional services, to non-governmental organisations, retail and manufacturing. This course is particularly relevant for professionals who need to be able to run complex projects with a range of stakeholders, managing all phases to time and to budget.our aim is to help you develop a range of technical skills that will be complemented by transferable soft skills so that you develop as an independent learner and thinker who is comfortable tackling the two key ideas in modern Business Project Management: choosing the right project and doing the project right. This means you ll be able to identify and select projects that are going to benefit an organisation, and then deliver them within the scope required, to the budget and on schedule. With that skill set, it isn t hard to see why graduates from this course are in high demand. 1.EXECUTIVE SKILLS 2.MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3.PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 4.OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 5.PROJECT PLANNING AND CONTROL 6.PROJECT ASSESSMENT 7.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT The programme is designed to provide a sound understanding of corporate governance and leadership from corporate, investor and stakeholder perspectives. This course will also equip you with a highly specialised set of skills that will develop the ability to appreciate and influence the factors governing corporate affairs. The MBA in Corporate Governance programme aims to provide an educational pathway for business or business-related degree graduates to specialize in corporate governance. It aims to equip corporate administrators, including chief executive officers, directors, financial controllers, treasurers, company secretaries and holders of other key corporate positions, with a sound knowledge of, and competency in corporate governance so that they can effectively participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of corporate financial policies and strategies. 1.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2.BUSINESS & CORPORATE LAW 3. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 4.CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLE & PRACTICE 5.EXECUTIVE SKILLS 6.CORPORATE SECRETARIAL PRACTICE 7.FINANCIAL PLANNING & CONTROL 18

20 20. MBA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 21. MBA - ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE An MBA in Public Administration is an internationally recognised qualification designed for anyone working in local, regional, or central government, or for a charity or public-private partnership wishing to develop their academic and vocational skills. This Programme addresses some of the key issues facing the public sector such as effective leadership, anticipating and responding to change, performance management, governance and ethical practice and sustainability and gives students the opportunity to develop specialist expertise as well as the ability to respond to an ever-changing and challenging environment. The MBA in Public Administration curriculum has been designed to develop public affairs professionals, who understand the increasingly complex issues shaping local and national level policies and projects and who have the analytical and managerial skills to apply their knowledge to real world situations. Although the students and faculty in the MBA in Public Administration program focus on local and national projects, they do so in a global context, drawing on the international strengths of CIM (BVI). This curriculum draws on the vast international resources to address a wide variety of local and national level policy issues in a rapidly globalizing context. The key feature, or principle, that distinguishes Islamic banks from any other kind of banks is the rejection of interest-based financial transactions. Islamic scholars believe this system is superior on several counts. It leads to more prudent lending, they say, by encouraging financiers to invest directly in an entrepreneur s ventures. Discussions relating to Islamic finance invariably draw comparisons between Islamic and conventional financial practices. There is a comfortable sound to conventional and a slight pejorative ring to unconventional. Against such a background, there are many who see Islamic finance as a possible way forward to a brighter and more socially responsible future. Today, there are more than 200 Islamic financial institutions spread across the Middle East and beyond. They include banks, mutual funds, mortgage companies, insurance companies. The dramatic growth of Islamic finance over the last two decades is one of the more striking phenomena in international banking. This program will be of enormous benefit to anyone wishing to associate with this dynamic discipline. COMPULSORY MODULES 1. RESEARCH METHODS 2. LEADERSHIP, PUBLIC MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE 3. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR ELECTIVES 1. MANAGING PEOPLE & HRM IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR 2. PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGERIAL ENVIRONMENT 3. MANAGING CHANGE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR (E-GOVERNANCE) 4. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC & NOT FOR PROFIT SECTORS 5. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR 6. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGERS 7.EXECUTIVE SKILLS 1. PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE 2. SHARI AH LAW AND ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE 3. ISLAMIC COMMERCIAL LAW 4. ISLAMIC FINANCIAL PRODUCTS 5. COMPARISON OF CONVENTIONAL BANKING WITH ISLAMIC BANKING 6. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF ISLAMIC BANKING TODAY 7. EXECUTIVE SKILLS 19

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