Master of Business Administration
Online Malta
DURATION
18 up to 36 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 21,000
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
What is the Master of Business Administration?
The Master of Business Administration is an 18th-month program of 90 European Credits with a Master's degree level 7 based on the European Qualification Framework. The Master offers an interactive, personalized, and innovative study program in digital business and global network strategies, disruptive innovation and entrepreneurship, digital marketing and applied finance, business operations, informatics and artificial intelligence, and intercultural management and sustainable leadership.
The MBA program consists of three different levels. In the first level – launching, learners will be exposed to the main tools, theories, models, and concepts about how to manage a modern organization. The second level – deepening covers current topics and emerging theories to prepare learners for future challenges and opportunities. The third level – specializing allows learners to focus on a specific industry in one of the nine modules, and a specific topic in their final project.
To cater to their specific interests students can furthermore specialize in various industries where they will deepen their insights in industry-specific market trends, business processes, digital opportunities, and specific management models. The specializations cover the following industries: Professional Services and SME Management, Financial Services Management, Manufacturing Management, Logistics & Mobility Management, Telecommunications Management, Agribusiness Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health Care Management, and Renewable Energy Management.
The program prepares you for the position of Business Analyst, Manager, Consultant, or Entrepreneur in the fields of Business Development and Operations, Marketing, Finance, Business Informatics, and Digital Transformation. These positions can be taken in different business sectors depending on the chosen specialization.
Duration
- Full-time 18 Months
- Part-time 36 Months
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Curriculum
Full Time
Phase 1: Launching
- Month 1: Digital and Sustainable Business Strategies (5 ECTS)
- Month 2: Leadership for a Sustainable World (5 ECTS)
- Month 3: Applied Research Methods and Data Science (5 ECTS)
- Month 4: Digital Marketing (5 ECTS)
- Month 5: Finance for Decision Makers (5 ECTS)
- Month 6: Organisational Psychology and Human Resources Management (5 ECTS)
Phase 2: Deepening
- Month 7: Entrepreneurship and Disruptive Innovation (5 ECTS)
- Month 8: Operations and Business Intelligence (5 ECTS)
- Month 9: Global Network Strategies and Ecosystems (5 ECTS)
- Month 10: Leadership in a Networked World (5 ECTS)
- Month 11: Business Informatics for the Digital Economy (5 ECTS)
- Month 12: Artificial Intelligence for Business (5 ECTS)
Phase 3: Specializing
- Month 13-14: the course depends on the specialization
- Month 15-18: Final Master Project (20 ECTS)
Part-Time
Phase 1: Launching
- Month 1-2: Digital and Sustainable Business Strategies (5 ECTS)
- Month 3-4: Leadership for a Sustainable World (5 ECTS)
- Month 5-6: Applied Research Methods and Data Science (5 ECTS)
- Month 7-8: Digital Marketing (5 ECTS)
- Month 9-10: Finance for Decision Makers (5 ECTS)
- Month 11-12: Organisational Psychology and Human Resources Management (5 ECTS)
Phase 2: Deepening
- Month 13-14: Entrepreneurship and Disruptive Innovation (5 ECTS)
- Month 15-16: Operations and Business Intelligence (5 ECTS)
- Month 17-18: Global Network Strategies and Ecosystems (5 ECTS)
- Month 19-20: Leadership in a Networked World (5 ECTS)
- Month 21-22: Business Informatics for the Digital Economy (5 ECTS)
- Month 23-24: Artificial Intelligence for Business (5 ECTS)
Total ECTS – Deepening Phase
Phase 3: Specializing
- Month 25-28: the course depends on the specialization
- Month 29-36: Final Master Project (20 ECTS)
Total ECTS – Specialization Phase
Total ECTS – MBA Program
Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Procedures
EIM uses an appropriate mix of teaching and learning methods that allow learners with different learning styles and abilities to successfully complete our degree courses. The didactic approach is based on an Oxbridge-style tutorial teaching and learning approach which is highly fit for interactive and student-centered learning that promotes the active participation of students and a personal learning experience.
The program has a varied range of learning activities embedded within the content for each module. The assessment of the study performance includes a combination of feedforward by lecturers and peers on partial works developed for each tutorial and a final examination. The chosen examination format for each module is aligned with the specific learning outcomes of this module.
The assessments are based on the combined evaluation of partial works delivered for each tutorial and of the final examination. All assessments are corroborated by a second qualified lecturer or coach. To secure the originality of the case study developed, the final assessment includes an oral presentation component where students present their final case study.
Grading Systems
- Distinction (80-100%)
- Merit (65-79%)
- Pass (50-64%)
- Fail (0-49%)
Program Outcome
Knowledge
- K1: Comprehensive and multidisciplinary knowledge and critical understanding of digital and sustainable business strategies and operations at an international level
- K2: Specialised and multidisciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge of the latest and relevant technological, digital, and sustainable innovations
- K3: Comprehensive knowledge and methodological competencies building on bachelor-level knowledge, enabling the identification, development, and critical assessment of new original, and innovative business ideas
- K4: Multidisciplinary theoretical and practical expertise at the forefront of a specific industry
- K5: Capability in using knowledge to critically evaluate and improve international business strategies and operations in response to fast-changing socio-economic, cultural, and technological environments
Skills
- S1: Application of internationally recognized working techniques for the generation of new ventures and innovation processes
- S2: Conducting diagnosis and understanding behavioral aspects of business challenges using qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analytics in unknown market environments
- S3: Identification and implementation of effective strategic and operational solutions that respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders at national and international levels
- S4: Advanced skills in the development and use of face-to-face and multimedia presentations, moderation of debates, and facilitation of workshops
- S5: Critical understanding of learning processes and skills allowing for continuous and self-directed learning
- S6: Utilization of digital tools for the analysis, design, and development of business strategies and operations
Competences
- C1: Leadership skills demonstrated through the ability to lead teams in international and intercultural working environments
- C2: Coordination and management of projects in a complex and global networked-based context
- C3: Adaptability and responsiveness to fast-changing socio-economic, cultural, and technological environments
- C4: Effective communication and exchange of ideas with the general public and peers
- C5: Capacity for reflection, judgment, and application of social, ethical, and intercultural responsibilities in business
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Business Analyst, Manager, Consultant, or Entrepreneur in the fields of:
- General Management
- Business Development and Operations
- Marketing
- Finance
- Business Informatics
These positions can be taken in different business sectors depending on the chosen specialization of:
- Professional services and SME management
- Financial services management
- Manufacturing management
- Logistics & Transport management
- Telecommunications management
- Agri-business management
- Tourism and Hospitality management
- Health care management
- Renewable energy management
The program does not lead to a warranted profession or regulated occupation.