Welcome to PROBANA Business School's Online Mini MBA Programme - Mini Master of Business Administration
This Online Mini MBA Programme (Mini Master of Business Administration) from PROBANA Business School is an intensive Executive Programme Certificate. It focuses on the key topics and management disciplines of the standard MBA programme curriculum. Programme Purpose The purpose of the Online Mini MBA is to provide you with knowledge, skills and tools in Management, Communication, Human Resource Management, Business Psychology, Change Management, Motivation, and Strategy - Development and Execution instantly. The online platform gives you an easy way of browsing the syllabus and finding the information you need. The syllabus is made from a broad collection of the most recent and most valuable business theories, and takes form in the most applicable essentials of the various theories. It is provided to you in a very easy-reading form, so you can easily transform and apply the newly gained knowledge in your everyday business life. All together, the syllabus is around 600 normal pages and is equal to 15 ECTS points therefore the education entitles you a Certificate of Business Administration. After completing the programme, you will receive a diploma issued by PROBANA All of the programme material is in English. Why this Programme? If you want to improve your business knowledge, change your career focus, broaden your business skills through professional development, or take the first step towards earning an MBA, attending an online Mini MBA can be a perfect step on your way to succeed in achieving these goals. The online syllabus gives you the flexibilty to study when it suits you and where it suits you - you can attend the Mini MBA at anytime and take the exams from any place around the globe. The only thing you need is a computer with internet access. This online syllabus and method of study gives you the opportunity to learn and develop your skills without having to set your career and family life on standby. The online learning platform contains various dialouge forums, which give you the opportunity to discuss syllabus and network with your classmates. This is also why the various classes are split into different countries, which enables you to connect and network with colleages and potential business partners from your specific global area. The programme is open for everyone who wishes to develop his or her competences in leadership, hence there are no personal requirements to join. Although, we recommend that you have at least a few years of management experience. 2
How does it work After choosing the specific month and city or country, from which you would like to join, you will be guided through the payment in our secure online money transfer system. Immediately after signing up, you will receive an invoice and verification of your order by e-mail. Secondly, you will receive an e-mail with all information needed, along with your login details and personal password for the online learning platform. When logged on to the platform you will find that the curriculum consists of six individual modules with six different areas of focus (an in-depth description of each module is provided below). For each module, you will have to pass an online exam, consisting of a short case together with multiple choice questions. Program Modules Module #1: Human Resources Management and Psychology This module provides you with a solid theoretical and practical knowledge of human resources management, psychology, communication and competence development. Consequently, it strengthens you as an HR Manager. HR and Personnel policy, staff planning Competency development and management Employee development and leadership development Motivation, work and organisational psychology Employee development & HRD Staff behaviour patterns Conflicts and conflict management Organisation and human resource management Cooperative relationships and motivation Mediation and conflict management Performance review Completion of structured interviews Interview skills Active listening and body language Interview exercises Group processes, teambuilding and communication Advanced Strategy and Global Management Business Ethics and CSR Leadership, Culture and Negotiation Sales and Service Management Approximately 150 pages of reading with an e-learning case, online exercise and online 3
Module #2: Change Management Improve your change management skills with practical tools and enable yourself to turn the challenges of changes into business opportunities and your ability to meet change from a practical approach. This module focuses on turning your awareness to your role as a change manager and enables you to acquire an understanding of the dynamics, psychology and cycle of changes. Business Process Reengineering Mergers Change Projects Change Targets Change Management Tools Change Management as a Strategy Change Management and Communication The Strategic Change Process The Process of Mergers Resistance to Change Linking Theory with Practice Kotter s Model of Change Management Change Communication: How to Motivate Different types of Reactions Related to Change Leading People & Organisations Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Business Law This module includes extra sections with tools and methods within advanced Change Management, restructurings, mergers and layoffs. Approximately 120 pages of reading with an e-learning case, online exercise and online 4
Module #3: Business Development and Strategy This module focuses on modern management theory and management as an independent profession, including a general understanding of how you work strategically in the current complex market situation. You will be able to master selected analysis tools aimed at working with operational strategy in your daily work as a manager. Furthermore, you will gain an insight into how you as a manager can link organisational strategy with your daily management tasks. The Role of the Manager, Tasks and Challenges Working with Strategies In General The Analysis Tools and "handles" of Operational Strategy Strategic Overview Employee, Customer, Balance Implementation of the Business Strategy Integrated Business Management in a Strategic Perspective Customer Focus Leadership Methods for the Experienced Manager Commitment and Motivation Evaluation of Management Efforts Objectives Strategies and Tools Success as a Strategist and a Manager Quantitative Analysis International Macro Economics Governance and Business Ethics Managerial Finance The module covers extra sections with management tools and methods from the world of psychology including courses in advanced behavioural psychology, organisational psychology, teambuilding, coaching, supervision, mentoring, etc. Approximately 120 pages of reading with an e-learning case, online exercise and online 5
Module #4: Value-Creating Management Create long term value in your organization and turn focus into long term cultural investments. This module will give you the tools to secure, that your organization will meet the demands of the future. It s about company core values and implementation of the strategic valuable assets, which are indispensables in the new economic global markets. The Value-Creating Manager The New Economy Methodological Understandings Strategic Human Resource Management The Culture, Climate and Structure of the Organization The New Roles of the Manager Coordinated Management of Meaning: CMM-Theory Communication and Interaction Communication and Coordination Knowledge sharing, Communities of Practice Action Learning Team Management Systemic Understanding of the Organization Optimizing the Potential Action of the Manager Understanding HRM Group Dynamics and Conflict Management Dilemma Learning and Understanding Approximately 150 pages of reading with an e-learning case, online exercise and online 6
Module #5: Performance Management Manage performance in your organization by creating the right incentives. Creating motivation is much more than giving economic beneficiaries and personal rewards. Performance Management will teach you to control and increase performance and give your company a head start. Reward Management Charismatic Management Situational Management Value-based Management Loyalty-based Management Appreciative Management Transformational Management Holistic Management Measurement and Evaluation: The Balanced Scorecard Model The Centralization / Decentralization Dilemma Critical Success Factors Ongoing Implementation Approximately 150 pages of reading with an e-learning case, online exercise and online 7
Module #6: Leadership and Empowerment This module focus on the managers various roles facilitator, manager and leader, and enables you to distinguish between when to be what. Management of Organisational Change Targeted Organisational Development Organisational Learning Development of Knowledgessharing Strategies Communities of Practice Coaching Emotional Intelligence Stronger Networks Creativity and Innovation. R & D. The Developmental Psychology of the Manager Advanced Interview Techniques The Hidden Commands Crises and Conflicts Mediation and Conflict Management Methods Narrative Methods Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Training Follow-Up on the Business Strategy The Overall Business Strategy Personal Action Plan Approximately 150 pages of reading with an e-learning case, online exercise and online 8
Signing up Sign up at www.activeglobe.com and start your online Mini MBA today. For further information please see contact information below. PROBANA Business School (London Office) LONDON, Berkeley Square Berkeley Square House Berkeley Square London W1J 6BD Tel: 0044 207 887 6061 Fax:+44 (0) 207 872 5611 PROBANA Business School (Copenhagen Office) Amaliegade 6 DK-1256 Copenhagen K Denmark Tel: (+45) 45 76 58 58 Fax: (+45) 45 76 71 71 9
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