miniMBA Executive Development Programme

Being a successful leader requires understanding many subjects and practising a range of skills. The miniMBA programme will introduce you to a broad range of business areas, giving you the ability to make effective management decisions. With this course, you will gain a good understanding of key strategy and leadership issues and the latest trends in business. This is knowledge that will immediately benefit your personal and professional development, as well as improving your performance in the workplace. You will also be able to identify new areas to focus on if you choose to undertake further study.

Key areas covered:

• The challenge of managing yourself.
• Successfully managing individuals.
• Leading high performance teams.
• The fundamentals of finance and budgeting.
• Guiding growth through effective business strategy.
• Inspiring and managing change.

Gain valuable skills

This course will increase your confidence and your managerial abilities, particularly in terms of strategic delegation, deadline organisation, problem solving, change management, and team development.

Networking opportunities

Through this course, you will be able to meet other professionals and develop new, beneficial connections.

Turn theory into practice

You will learn how to apply theories and best practices in your current role through simulations, role playing, case studies and discussions.

Certificate of Attendance

After successfully completing the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance for the miniMBA Programme.

Course leader

Tim O’Connor has over 30 years of experience in higher education, starting at Durham University where he qualified as a professional teacher in 1995. He later became an Honorary Teaching Fellow of Lancaster University Management School. As a result, he has extensive experience of delivering lectures and managing short courses all around the world. Find out more on Tim’s LinkedIn profile.

Who is this programme for?

This programme has been designed for executives, managers, and senior stakeholders from a wide range of industries.

Entry Requirements

Work experience: Minimum of 5 years management experience. Academic qualifications: Undergraduate degree. Equivalent, relevant work experience also accepted. English language: English language - Common European Framework (CEF) Level B2* or equivalent (all teaching and learning materials are provided in English only). Please note those with a B1 level of English and relevant proof of further study will be considered.

Career prospects

With the networking opportunities and advanced management skills included in this course, you will be able to implement improvements in your workplace and proceed to senior positions.