The Global MBA

As ethical viewpoints evolve and change due to an expanding global and diverse business environment, the ability for business leaders and managers to respond appropriately is paramount for contemporary organisations.  This subject enables students to critically explore the ethical viewpoints and moral standards to make decisions within complex business environments.

• Develop an understanding of complex ethical issues that leaders face in today’s environment
• Critically evaluate ethical frameworks to design business scenarios and inform business decisions
• Develop business processes to institutionalise ethical frameworks
• Construct strategic models that combine global, environmental, and social value

Leaders and managers must be equipped with a global mindset to ensure an organisational culture is supportive of a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Students will critically examine how human, cultural, and social dynamics can influence an organisation’s culture, effectiveness and productivity. As a result, students will develop strategic approaches to balance the organisational and human demands in an increasingly diverse and global environment.

• Critically evaluate the different elements of culture and behaviour prevalent in organisations
• Evaluate and enhance organisational development tools and approaches to support workforce performance outcomes
• Develop approaches to manage diverse teams towards strategic organisational objectives
• Demonstrate leadership through critically analysing, developing and communicating processes to lead and manage organisational change effectively

This subject provides students with a broad yet critical understanding of business strategy fundamentals and strategic approaches. Students will analyse the role business strategy has in evaluating business performance and developing a competitive advantage in global markets and business operations. Also, students will study a variety of key strategic frameworks and concepts and apply them to formulate new and innovative strategies and manage strategic change for their own industries or organisations.

• Critically analyse strategic concepts and their role in business performance
• Evaluate strategic frameworks to inform business decision making
• Appraise and recommend various strategies to achieve business goals and create a competitive advantage
• Identify, evaluate and respond to risk on strategic projects
• Hypothesise the variations of strategic change and apply relevant approaches to change management

Modern consumers have unlimited access to products and services from around the globe in a matter of seconds.  As a result, business leaders and managers must move towards a customer and market-driven marketing approach and transform their global marketing and communication efforts.  Students will explore fundamental marketing concepts such as segmenting, targeting, and positioning and develop key marketing strategies.

• Critically evaluate emerging trends and their role in global market strategies
• Analyse consumer behaviours and buying decisions for diverse audiences
• Develop customer-driven marketing strategies and communications for global markets
• Recommend customer or market-driven marketing strategies

This subject enables students to develop a comprehensive and critical understanding and application of relevant change management theories and strategies.  Students will examine various external and internal business factors that drive transformational change, especially in a global and digital context. In addition, students will learn to manage changes by focusing on organisational culture, leadership, digitalisation, competition, and globalisation.

• Critically evaluate theoretical perspectives and approaches to change management
• Examine key internal and external forces driving transformational change
• Demonstrate change leadership through reflecting, developing, and communicating relevant change management strategies and approaches
• Develop strategic approaches to manage diverse organisations and teams

The purpose of this subject is to develop students’ leadership skills and practices for a 21st-century organisation. Students will examine various leadership models, approaches, and styles and reflect on their own leadership skills and experiences.  As a result, students will gain valuable insight into successful leadership practices and develop new leadership approaches for any global and diverse organisation.

• Develop an appreciation for the importance of leadership and its associated challenges
• Critically evaluate key leadership themes and concepts and how key industry leaders have utilised them
• Reflect on various leadership frameworks, approaches, practices, and experiences
• Demonstrate an ability to apply appropriate leadership approaches to contemporary organisations