Special Executive Masters Programme in Business Administration

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The Special Executive Masters Programme (SEMP) in Business Administration offers an intensive, practical curriculum to enhance leadership and strategic management skills for professionals aiming to advance their careers.

The Programme offers an efficient approach beyond traditional classroom learning. The course emphasises real-world applications through case studies, business simulations, and 100% project-based learning, allowing participants to practice what they learn in a controlled environment before applying it to their roles.

The Special Executive Master Programme in Business Administration allows you to achieve the qualification in 6 months. It is a fast track to new opportunities and enhanced career prospects.

The program effectively prepares learners to tackle complex operational challenges by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

Course Details

The aim of the Special Executive Masters Programme (SEMP) in Business Administration is to equip professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in leadership, strategic management, and business operations. The program focuses on practical applications to drive organizational success and personal career advancement. It also fosters critical thinking and innovative problem-solving abilities in a global business context.

Course Details:

Leadership and Organizational Behaviour: Explore theories and practices to cultivate effective leadership strategies and understand the dynamics of organizational behaviour.

International Business Management: Gain insights into the complexities of global markets, cultural nuances, and international trade strategies for successful business expansion.

Strategic Financial Management: Develop proficiency in financial analysis, risk management, and strategic decision-making to drive sustainable business growth and maximize shareholder value.

Business Research Methods: Understand the research techniques and methodologies essential for evidence-based decision-making and business innovation.

Strategic Human Resource Management: Learn to align human capital strategies with organizational goals, fostering employee engagement, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

Strategic Marketing: Learn to use market analysis, branding, and marketing strategies to create competitive advantage and drive business growth in dynamic market environments.

Assessment: Graduation Project (GP)

Upon finishing the coursework, students must complete a graduation project(GP) that combines and utilises the knowledge acquired across different modules. This qualification embodies current practices in business administration and helps learners deepen and broaden their understanding of the field at an advanced level.

Programme Structure and Credits:

This programme comprises 6 modules with 30 ECTS and 1 GP of 30 ECTS.

Accreditation

All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.

Entry Requirements

There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course.

Course Modules

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

Navigating the MSBM Study Portal

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Course Structure and Guidelines

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Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components

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Harvard Referencing Style Guide

Watch this video to gain further insight.
How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Official Title Pages - SEMP

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

The Leadership and Organizational Behavior module is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of leadership and the principles of organizational behaviour. This module will explore the various leadership styles, traits, and behaviours that are necessary for effective leadership in modern organizations.
Students will learn how to analyze and evaluate organizational structures and culture and the impact of these factors on employee motivation, job satisfaction, and performance. They will also examine team building dynamics and the importance of communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making in achieving organizational objectives.

A Review of Organizational Theories
Leadership and Organizational Behaviour

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Organizational Change, Behaviour & Culture

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Organization System Thinking and Structure

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
QUIZ - LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOUR

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

This course aims to introduce learners to current debates, theories, and practices in the field of International Business.

International Business Environment
Managing International Trade
Strategic Approach To International Business
International Business Operations
Organisational Structures In International Business
QUIZ-International Business Management

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

On completion of this unit, learners will have gained knowledge and understanding relating to planning the usage and management of a business organization’s financial resources. Learners will understand the importance of attaining business objectives and maximizing shareholder return. Learners will gain a working knowledge of business strategy design and the production of comprehensive business plans.

Understanding cost system and its classification

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Concepts and Tools of Cost Accounting

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - Activity based costing in Xu Ji Electric Co. Ltd

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Understanding the Concept and Classification of Sources of Funds

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - Global Fund Raising Strategies

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Understanding The Financial Performance Analysis

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - Financial Analysis Reporting

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Understanding the Financial Ratios and its Various Types

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding The Budgetary Concepts and Approaches

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - How Maritz Accomplished a 40% IT Budget Reduction

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Understanding the Working Capital Management

This lecture explore the cycle to convert your capital and generate profits.
Understanding the Investment Appraisal Techniques

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
QUIZ - Strategic Financial Management

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

To provide learners with the competence to proffer solutions to problems arising in relation to leadership, management, and development of human resources within the organizational contexts. Learners will be enabled to appraise the effectiveness of organizational strategies, processes, and practices in efficient and effective leadership and management, also the contribution of HRM/HRD practitioners to organizational change.

Research Philosophies and Principles
VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Selecting a Research Topic
Searching and Reviewing Literature
VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Developing conceptual Framework
PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Research Strategy and Design
Research Methods I

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Research Methods II

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Research Methods: Data Analysis

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Research Proposal and Writing Up
Research Ethics

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding of how the effective strategic management of human resources supports achieving organizational objectives in different contexts. Learners will evaluate the contribution of strategic human resource management and the application of leadership and management theory for organizational benefit.

VIDEO - Human Resource Management Today - An Overview

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Understanding the role of human resource management

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Role of Human Resource Management Strategy in an Organisation

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Contributions of HRM

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Business Dynamics Concerning The Human Resource Strategy

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Case Study - Real-time, authentic employee voice feedback

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Determining Human Resource Requirements

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Fundamentals Of Human Resource Plan

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Legal And Ethical Requirements Of Human Resource Policies

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Human Resource Management And Organisational Strategy, Structure And Culture

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Effective Monitoring Of Human Resource Management Activities
People Development and Human Resource Management

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Case Study - Answering the Phone (Training and Development)

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Developing Human Resource Management, Recruitment and Selection

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Case Study: Solution for Recruiting Hard-to-Fill Positions

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Employee Retention Concepts, Tools and Strategies

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Organisational Theory Underpinning Human Resource Management

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Leadership Practices In An Organisational Context

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Strategic Leadership And Organisational Development

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Exploring Purpose Of Leadership And Evaluating Human Resource Strategy

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
QUIZ - Strategic Human Resource Management

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the concepts, methods and technical aspects of strategic marketing and the challenges associated with marketing in today’s business environment, including how a strategy combines product development, promotion, distribution, pricing, relationship management, and other elements.

Fundamental Concepts in Marketing

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding The Marketing Mix

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding the Extended Marketing Mix

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding External and Internal Environment for designing a market plan

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - How Starbucks is using pricing strategy for profit maximization

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Marketing planning and strategy

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Strategising for Marketing Operations

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Marketing Function Interrelationships and Entrepreneurial Marketing

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
The Strategic Marketing Process

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - MasterCard Global Targeted Content Marketing

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Strategic Positioning In the Business Environment

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Segmenting And Targeting Strategies

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Fundamentals of Branding

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - Starbucks's Misunderstandings In Australia

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Branding Decisions and Strategies

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
RESEARCH - Market entry strategies of passenger carmakers

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Understanding Brand Identity Personality And Positioning

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Concepts in Digital Branding

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
QUIZ - Strategic Marketing

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

Workshops

This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors.

Workshops are conducted by live webinars for online students.

Classroom workshops are available if there is a local branch in your country. Speak to our course advisors on this subject.

Visa Requirements

There are no Visa requirements for this Course as it is an Online Course.

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

Navigating the MSBM Study Portal

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Course Structure and Guidelines

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Harvard Referencing Style Guide

Watch this video to gain further insight.
How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Official Title Pages - SEMP

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

A Review of Organizational Theories
Leadership and Organizational Behaviour

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Organizational Change, Behaviour & Culture

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Organization System Thinking and Structure

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
QUIZ - LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOUR

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

This course aims to introduce learners to current debates, theories, and practices in the field of International Business.

International Business Environment
Managing International Trade
Strategic Approach To International Business
International Business Operations
Organisational Structures In International Business
QUIZ-International Business Management

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

Understanding cost system and its classification

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Concepts and Tools of Cost Accounting

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - Activity based costing in Xu Ji Electric Co. Ltd

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Understanding the Concept and Classification of Sources of Funds

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - Global Fund Raising Strategies

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Understanding The Financial Performance Analysis

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - Financial Analysis Reporting

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Understanding the Financial Ratios and its Various Types

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding The Budgetary Concepts and Approaches

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - How Maritz Accomplished a 40% IT Budget Reduction

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Understanding the Working Capital Management

This lecture explore the cycle to convert your capital and generate profits.
Understanding the Investment Appraisal Techniques

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
QUIZ - Strategic Financial Management

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

Research Philosophies and Principles
VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Selecting a Research Topic
Searching and Reviewing Literature
VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Developing conceptual Framework
PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Research Strategy and Design
Research Methods I

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Research Methods II

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Research Methods: Data Analysis

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Research Proposal and Writing Up
Research Ethics

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

VIDEO - Human Resource Management Today - An Overview

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Understanding the role of human resource management

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Role of Human Resource Management Strategy in an Organisation

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Contributions of HRM

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Business Dynamics Concerning The Human Resource Strategy

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Case Study - Real-time, authentic employee voice feedback

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Determining Human Resource Requirements

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Fundamentals Of Human Resource Plan

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Legal And Ethical Requirements Of Human Resource Policies

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Human Resource Management And Organisational Strategy, Structure And Culture

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Effective Monitoring Of Human Resource Management Activities
People Development and Human Resource Management

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Case Study - Answering the Phone (Training and Development)

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Developing Human Resource Management, Recruitment and Selection

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Case Study: Solution for Recruiting Hard-to-Fill Positions

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Employee Retention Concepts, Tools and Strategies

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Organisational Theory Underpinning Human Resource Management

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Leadership Practices In An Organisational Context

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Strategic Leadership And Organisational Development

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Exploring Purpose Of Leadership And Evaluating Human Resource Strategy

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
QUIZ - Strategic Human Resource Management

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

Fundamental Concepts in Marketing

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding The Marketing Mix

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding the Extended Marketing Mix

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding External and Internal Environment for designing a market plan

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - How Starbucks is using pricing strategy for profit maximization

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Marketing planning and strategy

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Strategising for Marketing Operations

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Marketing Function Interrelationships and Entrepreneurial Marketing

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
The Strategic Marketing Process

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - MasterCard Global Targeted Content Marketing

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Strategic Positioning In the Business Environment

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Segmenting And Targeting Strategies

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Fundamentals of Branding

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
CASE STUDY - Starbucks's Misunderstandings In Australia

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Branding Decisions and Strategies

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
RESEARCH - Market entry strategies of passenger carmakers

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Understanding Brand Identity Personality And Positioning

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Concepts in Digital Branding

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
QUIZ - Strategic Marketing

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.

There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course.

There are no Visa requirements for this Course as it is an Online Course.

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Special Executive Masters Programme in Business Administration in London 2025

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£ 1,320 /month interest-free*

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Total tuition

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Course Details

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Course Modules

ASSIGNMENT & STUDY GUIDELINES 7 Lectures

Navigating the MSBM Study Portal

Course Structure and Guidelines

Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components

Harvard Referencing Style Guide

How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

Official Title Pages - SEMP

LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR 4 Lectures 1 Quiz

A Review of Organizational Theories

Leadership and Organizational Behaviour

Organizational Change, Behaviour & Culture

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