The objective of this course is to help students acquire and develop skills in relation to effective leadership within organizations. Students will understand and compare different approaches, theories and methodologies about leadership and will practice leadership behaviors through class exercises and assignments. Furthermore, students will go through the process of the “Personal Success Profile” where will students’ personal professional development plans.

This course is designed to help students explain the purpose and content of financial statements. Participants develop an accounting analytical approach that is essential for decision-making. The main focus is on the preparation and interpretation of financial statements for the purpose of evaluating the financial performance of companies. Through applied cases and examples the course will expose students to a variety of tools and techniques used in analyzing publicly-listed firms, evaluating capital budgeting decisions, managing, working capital, and determining the various funding strategies to cover working capital needs.

This course provides an overview of the legal and ethical considerations in international business operations. It explores the legal frameworks of international trade, foreign investment, intellectual property, and dispute resolution, alongside the ethical challenges faced in crossborder business activities. The course aims to foster a deep understanding of how laws, regulations, and ethics interact and shape the conduct and decision-making in the global business environment.

This course explores the interrelationships of economic systems on a global scale. Participants investigate macroeconomic theories and concepts such as national income, nominal and real growth, inflation, unemployment, and monetary policies in a global context. The course examines the impact of global events, international trade forces, and financial markets on major leading economic indicators and public policy. The major topics include foreign exchange rate mechanisms, balance of payments, financial technology, and the dynamics of international financial markets. Case studies, real-world projects and presentations are the main indicators of meeting the required knowledge and learning outcomes expected from participants at the end of the course.

We are in the Technological Cambrian, a unique period of digital diffusion, comparable in terms of typology and importance to the Geological Cambrian where life has exploded in today’s variety and diversity. Recognizing the uniqueness of this period is the first step, riding its ebbs and flow it is the next one. This course examines the transformative impact of digital technology on business strategies and managerial practices. Students will analyze the challenges that arise from digital economy, learn to leverage digital tools and platforms for competitive advantage, and explore key concepts including digital business models, e-commerce, digital marketing and data dynamics.

Negotiating Globally is an advanced course designed for students interested in international business, diplomacy, and global affairs. This course aims to develop the skills necessary to effectively negotiate in a multicultural and international environment. Emphasis is placed on understanding negotiation strategies, cultural nuances, communication styles, legal and ethical issues, and then the impact of global trends in the negotiation process.

Students will learn how to navigate national cultures when negotiating deals, resolving disputes, and making decisions in teams rather than offering country-specific protocol and customs. Negotiating Globally provides a general framework to help negotiators anticipate and manage cultural differences, incorporating the lessons of the latest research with a new emphasis on executing a negotiation-planning document. It also shows how to execute the plan, and how the cultural environment affects negotiators’ interests, priorities, and strategies.

This course focuses on the strategic and operational aspects of Human Resource Management (HRM) and the study of Organizational Behavior within diverse business environments. Students will examine the human elements of business including motivation, team dynamics, leadership, and group behavior as well as the functional HRM processes such as recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation, and performance management, with a focus on employee retention and job satisfaction.

This course examines the theory and practice of competitive strategy formulation and implementation within various business environments at national and international level. Students will learn how to critically analyze industry conditions, firm capabilities, and competitive dynamics to develop strategies that achieve sustainable competitive advantage.

This course provides a comprehensive knowledge of investment principles and portfolio management strategies required to gain an edge in the financial world. Participants explore fundamental investment concepts such as risk-return trade-offs, asset allocation, sector and industry selection, and diversification strategies. Advanced topics include security analysis, portfolio optimization using financial modeling techniques, and the application of modern portfolio theory. Through practical applications and trading simulations, the learners develop skills in investment assessment, portfolio development, and financial risk management. Participants have to demonstrate competency in analyzing money and capital markets, make informed investment decisions, create effective portfolios, and run active investment strategies.

This course presents a managerial framework that helps participants identify and evaluate strategic alternatives, plans, tactics, and programs required for the development and implementation of innovative marketing initiatives in the digital sphere. The major topics include thorough marketing environmental and market demand analyses, customer behavior, segmentation, targeting, positioning, product and branding strategies, new and dynamic pricing models, omni channels, and integrated marketing communications. Participants in this course explore the importance of marketing research and analytics needed to identify marketing challenges and opportunities so that effective marketing decisions are made. The ultimate goal is to show high competencies in drafting a strategic marketing plan using both conventional and digitally developed tools needed to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.

Professional and academic research are vital necessities for modern leaders to forge ahead. Research is the process of asking the right and relevant questions and gathering and analyzing the necessary data in a systematic and methodologically sound manner. An important aspect of sound professional and academic research is to embed the research within the body of existing knowledge (applied research) and to add to it (generating new knowledge).

This course will introduce the students to the basics of academic research, a pre-requisite before they start writing their thesis. The students will be trained to identify excellent research ideas and write and analyze data that leads to a relevant and timely contribution. Similarly, this course is also designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct scholarly research and develop their final thesis. Emphasis is placed on understanding and applying various research methodologies, conducting literature reviews, formulating research questions, designing research studies, and ethical considerations in research. The course culminates in the preparation of a research proposal that will serve as the blueprint for the final thesis or project. 

This module is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of luxury culture in a global and dynamic perspective and to give them all the necessary skills and know-hows to successfully manage luxury companies. A solid strategic approach coupled with a creative out-of-the-box attitude are key for business leaders and luxury experts. Main topics will include not only the study of the customer and of the key players of the industry, but also the fundamentals in operating in this very special sector.

This module will specifically analyze brand power as the main challenge for the luxury industry. Through case histories, best practices and business models, we will focus on the marketing issues related to branding in an industry where this has a very strong impact on the strategic and business decisions. Consumer attitudes, product knowledge, brand image and many other relevant topics will be faced in order to develop a superior knowledge of the world of international luxury.

This module will focus on issues related to International Distribution defining all the tools that are necessary to enter, expand, understand, and succeed in the glamorous world of luxury retail. Retail experience and management will be examined in all the different aspects of quality and service support, including Customer Relationship Management, key to a successful customer experience and sales optimization. A special attention will be dedicated to digital business as in the last years, also the internet has become an important channel of distribution in the luxury arena.

The last part of the MBA program is concerned with your Business Plan thesis. That is a written thesis of approximately 12,000 words which provides details of individual research into an agreed management argument. Your thesis will need to contain an abstract which is an executive summary as well as more detailed information relating to the study undertaken.

The thesis will enable you to undertake an inquiry in an area of your choice. It will require you to identify an appropriate management issue, undertake adequate background research, apply theoretical knowledge in a practical situation, and propose realistic solutions to the problems identified.