Master of Business Administration

Fully Online
18 months
2250 hours | 90 ECTS
Degree
Scaler Neovarsity
Accreditation:
EQF7

About

The course teaches students comprehensive and specialised subjects in entrepreneurial leadership and management for various business situations; it develops skills in critical thinking and strategic planning for changing and fast-paced environments, including financial and operational analysis; and it develops competences in leadership, including autonomous decision-making, and communication with employees, stakeholders, and other members of a business. These generalized MBA insights are firmly rooted in a curriculum focused on innovation, social entrepreneurship, finance, and technology. Specialised MBA programmes aims to refine the expertise in the specific field.

  • Target Audience

    • Ages 19-30, 31-65, 65+

  • Target Group

    • The course is suited for executives and general business managers in organisations of all sizes and types, or for those who will soon move into such management positions. It is designed for those that will have responsibility for planning, organising, and directing business operations. Some of the specific pathways will have associated audiences.

    • For example the MBA in International Business is suited for executives and general business managers, or aspirants to these roles, who work in organisations with global reach and need to enhance their understandings of internationalisation and cross-cultural aspects of work and business.

    • Similarly, the MBA in Technology Leadership is suited for business leaders at the forefront of digital and technological transformation in their organisations.

    • In all cases, the target group should be prepared to pursue substantial academic studies fitting to the MQF level.

  • Mode of attendance

    • Full-Time and Part-Time

  • Structure of the programme

    • Please note that this structure may be subject to change based on faculty expertise and evolving academic best practices. This flexibility ensures we can provide the most up-to-date and effective learning experience for our students.

  • Full-Time: 50 Weeks, 1 Year, or 3 Semesters (2250 hrs at ~45 hrs/week)

    • Semester I (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational modules (30 ECTS, 750 hrs) result in 1 semester of coursework (~45 hrs/week)

    • Semester II (~17 weeks): Tier Two Specialisation modules (30 ECTS, 750 hrs) result in 1 semester of coursework (~45 hrs/week)

    • Semester III (~17 weeks): Tier Three Capstone module (30 ECTS, 750 hours) results in 1 semester of coursework (~45 hrs/week)

  • Part-Time: Up to 250 Weeks, 5 Years, or 15 Semesters (2250 hrs at <9 hrs/week)

    • Semester I (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week

    • Semester II (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week

    • Semester III (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week

    • Semester IV (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week

    • Semester V (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week

    • Semester VI (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week

    • Semester VII (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week

    • Semester VIII (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week

    • Semester IX (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week

    • Semester X (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week

    • Semester XII (~17 weeks): Tier Two Specialisation module (10 ECTS, 250 hrs) at ~15 hrs/week

    • Semester XIII (~17 weeks): Tier Two Specialisation module (10 ECTS, 250 hrs) at ~15 hrs/week

    • Semester XIV (~17 weeks): Tier Two Specialisation module (10 ECTS, 250 hrs) at ~15 hrs/week

    • Semester XV (~17 weeks): Tier Three Capstone module (30 ECTS, 750 hours) at ~45 hrs/week

  • Grading System - Scale: 0-100 points - Components: 60% of the mark derives from the average of the assignments, and 40% of the mark derives from the cumulative examination - Passing requirement: minimum of 60% overall

  • Dates of Next Intake - Rolling admission

  • Pass rates - 2023 pass rates will be publicised in the next cycle, contingent upon ensuring sufficient student data for anonymization.

  • Identity Malta’s VISA requirement for third country nationals: https://www.identitymalta.com/unit/central-visa-unit/

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Success stories
Success stories

How students have found success through Woolf

"As a working parent, I needed something flexible and manageable. Woolf’s structure fit me perfectly. I was nervous at first, balancing work, parenting, and midnight classes, but the support, resources, and sense of community kept me going."
Andreia Caroll
Clinical Research Nurse
“Woolf and Scaler’s hands-on Master’s program gave me the practical skills and confidence I was missing after my undergraduate degree. Real projects, professional tools, and mentorship transformed how I think, build, and solve problems — leading me to a career as a Software Engineer.”
Bhavya Dhiman
Master’s in Computer Science
"Woolf provided me flexibility, a strong community, and high quality education. It really broadened my perspective and significantly improved my communication skills. I graduated not just more knowledgeable, but also more confident and well-rounded."
Brian Etemesi
Software Engineer
“Woolf’s flexible, accredited program gave me structure, community, and the confidence to grow. From landing my dream internship to winning a hackathon, Woolf opened doors and shaped both my career and mindset.”
Dominion Yusuf
Higher Diploma in Computer Science
"As a working parent, I needed something flexible and manageable. Woolf’s structure fit me perfectly. I was nervous at first, balancing work, parenting, and midnight classes, but the support, resources, and sense of community kept me going."
Andreia Caroll
Clinical Research Nurse
“Woolf and Scaler’s hands-on Master’s program gave me the practical skills and confidence I was missing after my undergraduate degree. Real projects, professional tools, and mentorship transformed how I think, build, and solve problems — leading me to a career as a Software Engineer.”
Bhavya Dhiman
Master’s in Computer Science
"Woolf provided me flexibility, a strong community, and high quality education. It really broadened my perspective and significantly improved my communication skills. I graduated not just more knowledgeable, but also more confident and well-rounded."
Brian Etemesi
Software Engineer
“Woolf’s flexible, accredited program gave me structure, community, and the confidence to grow. From landing my dream internship to winning a hackathon, Woolf opened doors and shaped both my career and mindset.”
Dominion Yusuf
Higher Diploma in Computer Science
Learning Outcomes for Skills obtained at the end of the programme The learner will be able to: a) Apply advanced, innovative, and multi-disciplinary problem-solving skills. b) Communicate business plans clearly and unambiguously to specialised and non-specialised audiences. c) Demonstrate advanced abilities related to operational procedures and implement them in response to changing environments. d) Critically evaluate alternative approaches through analytics, computational methods, and modelling on the basis of academic scholarship and case studies, demonstrating reflection on social and ethical responsibilities. e) Formulate business judgements and plans despite incomplete information by integrating knowledge and approaches from diverse domains including anthropology, ethnography, and sociology. f) Enquire critically into the theoretical strategies for executing a business plan. g) Exhibit new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques and demonstrate leadership skills and innovation in complex and unpredictable contexts. h) Demonstrate professional norms, values, and skills in a real-world business environment. i) Apply technological skills to generate innovative solutions and improve business outcomes by aligning technological capacity of the organisation/business with high-impact leadership. j) Evaluate and communicate the impact of ESG standards and corporate governance practices on business operations, demonstrating sound judgement in recommending strategic initiatives that promote sustainability, risk management, and long-term value creation in diverse corporate settings.

Course Structure

Business Marketing and Operations
75 hours | 3 ECTS

About

This module explores the key concepts of marketing and how they fit into the larger context of management strategy and operational decisions. It presents both the practical 'how' and the fundamental 'why' of marketing activities in the light of contributions from behavioural science, economics, and statistics. The module provides managers and business leaders with the understanding needed to manage and lead those who implement the marketing activities; the module provides concepts and processes for business leaders that seek to continue developing through future experiences or coursework in marketing.

The module then focuses on managing processes. Theoretically, it models business functions as a network of actions that convert inputs into outputs. Process design is considered, including the volume and variety of system inputs and outputs - especially with respect to goods and services. Different inventory management and logistic systems are explored. Finally, forecasting and process optimisation are explored, strengthening managers ability to operate with finite resources.

Teachers

Dharmesh Kharwar
Dharmesh Kharwar
S Syed Anwar Kabir
S Syed Anwar Kabir

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Critical knowledge of management techniques pertaining to marketing operations.
  • Diverse scholarly views on the near-term and long-term value of marketing.
  • Select topics for the advanced management of selling and marketing activities in an entrepreneurial venture.
  • The relevance of theories of process optimisation, especially in the context of marketing operations.
  • Key strategies using behavioural science, economics, and statistics for managing operations.
Skills
  • Creatively apply the theories learned in the module to develop critical and original solutions for the challenges of marketing operations.
  • Operate with finite resources using techniques of forecasting and process optimisation.
  • Apply an in-depth domain-specific knowledge and understanding to marketing operations
  • Apply the theoretical models of business operations to real examples of marketing operations.
Competencies
  • Solve problems and be prepared to take leadership decisions related to business marketing and operations.
  • Demonstrate self-direction in research and originality in solutions developed.
  • Act autonomously in identifying research problems and solutions related to business marketing and operations
  • Apply a professional and scholarly approach to research problems pertaining to marketing and operations.
  • Create synthetic contextualised discussions of key management issues related to marketing in relation to operational decisions.
  • Efficiently manage interdisciplinary issues that arise in connection between running a business and marketing and operations.
Technology and Operations Management
75 hours | 3 ECTS

About

This module enables students to develop the skills and concepts needed to ensure the ongoing contribution of a firm's operations to its competitive position. It helps them to understand the complex processes underlying the development and manufacture of products as well as the creation and delivery of services. Throughout the module, students will receive a comprehensive overview of technology utilisation to drive a competitive advantage for company operations. Students explore various technology solutions for business process automation, including value proposition analysis across organisation functions.

Specific topics addressed include process analysis; cross-functional and cross-firm integration; product development; information technology; and technology and operations strategy.

Additionally, students will analyse how technology can be leveraged to improve product development during the four lifecycle phases. The module provides a detailed overview of the impact of technology on various operating models such as manufacturing, supply chain management, customer-facing, product development, and support functions.

Teachers

Devaprakash Giretheren
Devaprakash Giretheren
Dharmesh Kharwar
Dharmesh Kharwar

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Market and product research relevant to technology-based businesses.
  • The importance of an effective production and operations strategy to an organisation.
  • Quality management practice in organisations and how total quality management and six-sigma facilitate organisational effectiveness.
Skills
  • Assess technology architecture and infrastructure capabilities depending on various operating models.
  • Assess the value proposition, including cost reduction and revenue generation, of integrating technology across operation functions.
  • Make product and service design decisions that impact other design decisions and operations.
Competencies
  • Develop a phased approach and methodology for embedding technology solutions across the operation, triggered by business value proposition and priorities.
  • Evaluate how technology-savvy human capital drives technology adoption in operations management.
  • Understand and assess contemporary operations and manufacturing organisational approaches and supply-chain management activities and the renewed importance of this aspect of organisational strategy.
(Mastering) Digital Transformation Essentials/Foundations/Fundamentals: Leadership, Cybersecurity, and AI Readiness
25 hours | 1 ECTS

About

In this course, you will develop the strategic awareness and practical skills needed to lead digital transformation effectively within your organisation. You will explore the drivers of digital disruption, learn how to critically assess emerging technologies, and understand how to deliver transformation projects that align with organisational goals. You will also gain essential insights into cyber risk: how

to anticipate, mitigate, and respond to threats, and learn how to embed cyber resilience into your leadership approach. Through case studies, frameworks, and reflection exercises, you will build the confidence to lead digital initiatives in an informed, strategic, and future-ready way.

Teachers

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Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Analyse the opportunities and risks associated with digital transformation.
  • Identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities arising from digital change.
Skills
  • Critically evaluate emerging technology trends and their organisational impact.
  • Develop and apply strategies to successfully deliver digital transformation initiatives.
Competencies
  • Lead digital transformation through a cyber resilience lens, aligning with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations.
Fundamentals of Business Strategy
25 hours | 1 ECTS

About

Upon completion of this programme, you will develop fluency in the fundamental frameworks and analytical tools needed to effectively assess an organisation's strategic landscape. Through a blend of theoretical exploration and practical application, you'll gain the ability to develop insightful strategic recommendations for organisational success. Additionally, you will develop the knowledge and skills to analyse and improve how work is performed in your organisation.

Teachers

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Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Understand and assess an organisation’s environment using key frameworks.
Skills
  • Develop strategic recommendations through analysis and research.
  • Apply frameworks to enhance operational efficiency.
Competencies
  • Optimise processes using operations management principles.
Business Accounting, Finance, and Economics
75 hours | 3 ECTS

About

This course covers core concepts in accounting, finance, and microeconomics relevant to running a business.

The course begins with finance for business, including the time value of money, the trade-off between risk and return, and arbitrage. It gives managers a strengthened knowledge in finance that can be applied in their professional careers. The topics covered include how to move cash flows in time, the methods and principles of capital budgeting, valuation of bonds and stocks, how to characterize risk and return, and options pricing with applications to managerial decisions.

The course then builds on the student’s knowledge of finance to introduce accounting and examines the subject from the viewpoint of users external to the organization. Topics include transaction analysis; the accounting cycle; financial-statement preparation, use, and analysis; revenue recognition and cost measurement; present value; and problems in financial-accounting disclosure.

This course concludes with microeconomic theory and its application to problems faced by managers. Topics include supply and demand, consumer behaviour, pricing when a firm has market power, and contracts.

Teachers

Ankit Satish Kotecha
Ankit Satish Kotecha
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Develop a critical understanding of business accounting, finance, and economics.
  • Critically understand the diverse scholarly views on revenue recognition and cost measurement.
  • Critically assess the relevance of theories for business applications in the domain of accounting, finance, and economics.
  • Acquire knowledge of select topics for the advanced management of financial-statement preparation, use, and analysis.
  • Develop a specialised knowledge of key strategies related to the accounting cycle.
Skills
  • Employ the standard modern conventions for the presentation of scholarly work and scholarly referencing.
  • Communicate clearly about business finance, accounting, and microeconomics in the context of managerial decisions.
  • Assess, analyse, and criticise the various strategies for handling matters arising in the context of entrepreneurial finance and accounting.
  • Creatively apply microeconomic theory to develop critical and original solutions for the challenges of business economics.
  • Autonomously gather material and organise it into a coherent financial statement, and be able to interpret financial statements.
  • Apply an in-depth domain-specific knowledge and understanding to business accounting, finance, and economics.
  • Propose appropriate solutions to complex and changing problems pertaining to business accounting, finance, and economics.
  • Compare and evaluate the different methodologies recommended in scholarly sources pertaining to how managers should handle business accounting, finance, and economics.
Competencies
  • Efficiently manage interdisciplinary issues that arise in connection to the trade-off between risk and return.
  • Demonstrate self-direction in research and originality in solutions for entrepreneurial finance and accounting.
  • Act autonomously in identifying research problems and solutions related to business accounting, finance, and economics.
  • Solve problems and be prepared to take leadership decisions related to the methods and principles of capital budgeting.
  • Create synthetic contextualised discussions of key issues related to revenue recognition and cost measurement.
  • Apply a professional and scholarly approach to research problems pertaining to the trade-off between risk and return.
Ethical Issues for Managers
75 hours | 3 ECTS

About

Ethical dilemmas are frequently encountered in the workplace, in every function of the organisation, and at every level. Knowing how to deal with ethical issues is critical in being able to be an effective leader. Additionally, the range and complexity of ethical issues have increased in recent years, as well as expectations of responsible corporate conduct; knowing how to deal with such concerns is an important part of management today.

In this module, students examine how organisations, and individuals within them, can deal with ethical issues and dilemmas at the collective and personal levels. Throughout the module, students will gain skills related to elements of ethical decision-making, the psychological aspects related to business ethics, and ethics in the global marketplace. The module will focus on how business leaders can make ethical decisions, skilfully manage ethical issues in the workplace, and help encourage ethics in a variety of organisations.

Teachers

Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha
S Syed Anwar Kabir
S Syed Anwar Kabir

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • The critical integration of ethical decision-making tools into their decision-making process in the workplace.
  • Self-reflection upon, evaluation of, and improvement of their own practices as individuals, employees/managers, and consumers.
  • The application of core elements of effective ethical and socially responsible management and leadership.
Skills
  • Identify and evaluate key ethical and CSR issues related to different sectors of activity & different functions.
  • Diagnose sources of organisational ethical culture and deviant behaviour.
  • Analyse ethical issues and they apply to management.
  • Design ethical programmes designed to accomplish specific objectives in organisations.
  • Propose solutions to business problems in a global environment.
Competencies
  • Apply knowledge of the diverse demographics of business to make effective ethical business decisions.
  • Implement both personally and organisationally key theories relating to personal, organisational, and societal ethics and values.
  • Identify and solve ethical business problems.
  • Recognise and critically assess cross-cultural variations and similarities in organisational practices in corporate social responsibility and business ethics.
  • Identify and analyse the implications of social and ethical issues in a business context.
Leading People, Teams and Organisations: Organisational Theory
75 hours | 3 ECTS

About

This module will approach leadership by identifying practices that researchers and practitioners have shown to be the most effective. Through these processes, students will gain a broad range of skills. This module examines how leaders can most effectively use the resources of their team members to achieve business outcomes. The module develops managerial and leadership competencies, focusing on how key improvements in the general strategy and techniques of managing people can produce outcomes more significant than isolated improvements to employee performance. The module provides students with concepts to support them across their careers as they continue to develop effective delegation, management strategy, and engagement with people inside of an organisation. Specific topics covered include managing a diverse workforce; self-leadership; perception pitfalls; decision making; conflict resolution; emotional intelligence; improving performance; team structure.

Teachers

Vela Sivasankaran
Vela Sivasankaran
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Select topics for the advanced management of human resources.
  • Specialised knowledge of key strategies for effective delegation.
  • Analyse and assess theories of management and concepts of delegation and performance tracking.
  • Strategies for improving general strategy and techniques of managing people to produce outcomes more significant than isolated improvements to employee performance.
  • Critical knowledge of business leadership strategy.
Skills
  • Creatively apply the theories learned in the module to develop critical and original solutions for the challenges of business leadership and strategy including: Assessing the resources of a team to show how those resources could be used to achieve business outcomes; assessing the performance of a team to show whether they are on track to meet business goals.
  • Autonomously gather material and organise it into a coherent, comprehensive presentation
  • Employ the standard modern conventions for the presentation of scholarly work and scholarly referencing.
  • Communicate an in-depth domain-specific knowledge and understanding of business leadership and strategy.
Competencies
  • Apply a professional and scholarly approach to research problems pertaining to the effective use of team resources and delegation of personnel.
  • Create critical and contextualised understandings and discussions of key issues related to leadership and management.
  • Identifying research problems and solutions related to business leadership and strategy.
  • Demonstrate self-direction in research and originality in solutions for management and leadership problems.
  • Solve problems and be prepared to take leadership decisions related to business leadership and strategy.
  • Efficiently manage interdisciplinary issues that arise when assessing human resources and delegating effectively to achieve business goals.
Integrative and Strategic Thinking
75 hours | 3 ECTS

About

In this module students will gain the capacity to understand how firms work in a global context, incorporating a broad, future-oriented, systems-based approach that incorporates data, information and insights from diverse perspectives and sources. This module is designed to convey the key concepts of strategic thinking and how they fit into the larger context of management strategy and decisions. Students will be presented with both the practical “how” and the fundamental “why” in the light of contributions from behavioural science, economics, and statistics.

Teachers

Reema Jain
Reema Jain
Dharmesh Kharwar
Dharmesh Kharwar

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Select topics for the advanced management of future-oriented, systems-based strategic planning.
  • The relevance of theories of strategy implementation for business applications
  • Critical knowledge of the role of strategic thinking in scenario planning
  • Key strategies for applying integrative and strategic thinking to business.
  • Diverse scholarly views on the role of strategic thinking as a core competency developed by managers.
Skills
  • Creatively apply the theories learned in the module to develop critical and original solutions for the challenges of integrative and strategic thinking in business by engaging in scenario planning.
  • Employ the standard modern conventions for the presentation of scholarly work and scholarly referencing.
  • Autonomously gather material and organise it into a coherent, comprehensive presentation of a strategic plan with implementation strategy.
Competencies
  • Efficiently manage interdisciplinary issues that arise when assessing the implementation of a strategic plan.
  • Apply a professional and scholarly approach to research problems of developing strategies for a global context.
  • Act autonomously in identifying research problems and solutions related to a broad, future-oriented, systems-based strategic plan.
  • Solve problems and be prepared to take leadership decisions related to integrative and strategic thinking in business
  • Create synthetic contextualised discussions of key business issues related to integrative and strategic thinking.
  • Demonstrate self-direction in research and originality in solutions developed.
Business Leadership and Strategy
75 hours | 3 ECTS

About

This module examines how leaders can most effectively use the resources of their team members to achieve business outcomes. The module develops managerial and leadership competences, focussing on how key improvements in the general strategy and techniques of managing people can produce outcomes more significant than isolated improvements to employee performance.

The module provides students with concepts to support them across their careers as they continue to develop effective delegation, management strategy, and engagement with people inside of an organisation.

Teachers

Dharmesh Kharwar
Dharmesh Kharwar

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Key strategies for effective delegation.
  • Why improvements in the general strategy and techniques of managing people can produce outcomes more significant than isolated improvements to employee performance.
  • Select topics for the advanced management of human resources.
  • Critical knowledge of business leadership strategy.
  • The relevance of theories of management and concepts of delegation and performance tracking.
Skills
  • Employ the standard modern conventions for the presentation of scholarly work and scholarly referencing.
  • Communicate an in-depth domain-specific knowledge and understanding to business leadership and strategy.
  • Autonomously gather material and organise it into a coherent, comprehensive presentation.
  • Creatively apply the theories learned in the module to develop critical and original solutions for the challenges of business leadership and strategy including: • Assessing the resources of a team to show how those resources could be used to achieve business outcomes. • Assessing the performance of a team to show whether they are on track to meet business goals.
Competencies
  • Act autonomously in identifying research problems and solutions related to business leadership and strategy.
  • Apply a professional and scholarly approach to research problems pertaining to the effective use of team resources and delegation of personnel.
  • Solve problems and be prepared to take leadership decisions related to business leadership and strategy.
  • Demonstrate self-direction in research and originality in solutions for management and leadership.
  • Efficiently manage interdisciplinary issues that arise when assessing human resources and delegating effectively to achieve business goals.
  • Create synthetic contextualised discussions of key issues related to leadership and management strategy.
Basics of Marketing
25 hours | 1 ECTS

About

Upon completion of this programme, you will develop a customer-centric and future-oriented marketing mindset to promote sustainable growth in your organisation, or organisations you might work with in the future. Additionally, you will delve into the foundational topic of finance and economics-valuation. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how key concepts are applied in financial decision-making and investment strategies.

Teachers

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Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Develop a customer-centric marketing mindset to drive sustainable business growth.
Skills
  • Apply segmentation, targeting, positioning (STP), and the marketing mix (4Ps) to optimise brand strategies.
  • Analyse company valuation using comparables analysis and financial modelling techniques, including LBO.
Competencies
  • Evaluate key financial valuation methods, including NPV and DCF, to inform investment decisions.
Effective Managerial Communication
75 hours | 3 ECTS

About

In this module, students will gain the capacity to appropriately apply a broad repertoire of communication skills in business, professional, and social contexts.

Throughout the module, students will critically analyse managerial communication skills required for leadership in a wide variety of industries. It considers the varied means of communication including writing, speaking, and calling, and generally appearing professional. The communication requirements of different contexts are studied, including informational, persuasive, and relational forms of communication.

Teachers

Rumiya Agashe
Rumiya Agashe
S Syed Anwar Kabir
S Syed Anwar Kabir

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Diverse scholarly views on effective managerial communication.
  • Theories for business applications in the domain of effective managerial communication.
  • Key strategies for applying effective managerial communication to improve the connection between management and frontline employees.
  • Topics for the advanced management of effective managerial communication-including writing, speaking, calling –and generally appearing professional.
  • Effective managerial communication techniques, guidelines, and strategies.
Skills
  • Creatively apply the theories learned in the module to develop critical and original solutions for the challenges of effective managerial communication.
  • Autonomously gather material and organise it into a coherent, comprehensive presentation of effective managerial communication techniques and strategies.
  • Apply in-depth domain-specific knowledge and understanding to effective managerial communication.
  • Employ the standard modern conventions for the presentation of scholarly work and scholarly referencing in discussions of effective managerial communication.
Competencies
  • Efficiently manage interdisciplinary aspects of effective managerial communication.
  • Create synthetic contextualised discussions of key issues related to effective managerial communication.
  • Act autonomously in identifying research problems and solutions related to effective managerial communication.
  • Solve problems and be prepared to take leadership decisions related to effective managerial communication
  • Demonstrate self-direction in originality in developing an appropriately broad repertoire of communication skills.
  • Apply a professional and scholarly approach to defining appropriate and effective managerial communication.
AI and Business Analytics: Navigating Current Trends, Risks and Opportunities
25 hours | 1 ECTS

About

Upon completion of this course, you will gain a deep understanding of how business analytics supports data-driven decision-making in an evolving business landscape. You will explore key analytics frameworks, learning how organisations leverage data to navigate uncertainty and drive strategic growth. Through practical applications, you will differentiate between various data-driven techniques and examine their real-world implementation across industries such as banking and healthcare. Additionally, you will critically assess the challenges and ethical considerations of integrating analytics tools into business processes, equipping you to apply these insights effectively in your organisation.

Teachers

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Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Assess the evolution of business analytics and its role in data-driven decision- making.
Skills
  • Analyse business analytics and AI concepts to real-world case study, focussing on enhancing strategic and operational outcomes.
Competencies
  • Evaluate emerging trends, ethical considerations, and risk mitigation strategies in AI and business analytics.
Evidence-Based Decision Making
75 hours | 3 ECTS

About

In this module students will strengthen their capacity to lead individuals, teams, and organisations in processes that generate data-driven solutions to problems, data-driven insights into customer behaviour, and data-driven decision-making.

This module provides the foundations of probability and statistics required for a manager to interpret large quantities of data and to make informed decisions under conditions of uncertainty, with incomplete information, and in both structured and unstructured settings. Theoretical topics include decision trees, hypothesis testing, multiple regression, and sampling.

Teachers

Kyla Latrice Tennin
Kyla Latrice Tennin
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Select topics for the advanced management of data- driven insights into customer behaviour.
  • The relevance of theories for business applications in the domain of evidence-based decision-making.
  • Diverse scholarly views on evidence-based decision-making in a business context.
  • The foundations of probability and statistics to the extent required for a manager to interpret large quantities of data and to make informed decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
  • Key theoretical topics pertaining to evidence-based decision-making such as decision trees, hypothesis testing, multiple regression, and sampling.
Skills
  • Apply an in-depth domain-specific knowledge and understanding to evidence-based decision-making in a business context.
  • Autonomously gather evidence and organise it into a coherent, comprehensive presentation advocating an evidence-based decision.
  • Creatively apply the theories learned in the module to develop critical and original solutions for the challenges of evidence-based decision-making in a business context.
  • Employ the standard modern conventions for the presentation of scholarly work and scholarly referencing.
Competencies
  • Act autonomously in identifying research problems and solutions related to evidence-based decision-making in a business context.
  • Create synthetic contextualised discussions of key issues related to evidence-based decision-making.
  • Efficiently manage interdisciplinary and diverse kinds of evidence that inform decision-making.
  • Demonstrate self-direction in gathering and using evidence and data for decision-making.
  • Apply a professional and scholarly approach to data and evidence as factors in decision-making.
  • Solve problems and be prepared to take leadership decisions related to evidence-based decision-making in a business context.
Business Negotiations
75 hours | 3 ECTS

About

Managers require a broad array of negotiating skills to implement business solutions – this requires advanced knowledge of negotiation models, the competence to select the right strategy, and the tactical skills to achieve desired outcomes through negotiation

In addition to studying key negotiation theories, the module develops skills in negotiation, providing students with the opportunity to test and improve their abilities through discussions that model negotiation scenarios, through the use of case studies, and through reflection and feedback.

Students will review and test various approaches to negotiated conflict resolution (at small personal scales and large organisational scales). The module builds competencies in developing an effective professional and personal style of negotiation.

Teachers

Dharmesh Kharwar
Dharmesh Kharwar
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Negotiation models and key tactical steps.
  • Topics for the advanced management of business negotiations.
  • Diverse scholarly views on the role of negotiations in business outcomes.
  • Key strategies that have been developed for applying negotiation strategies to business scenarios.
  • Theoretical negotiation models for diverse business situations.
Skills
  • Test and improve their abilities through group discussions that model negotiation scenarios.
  • Creatively apply the theories learned in the module to develop critical and original solutions for the challenges of business negotiations.
  • Apply in-depth domain-specific knowledge and understanding to business negotiations.
  • Autonomously gather material and organise it into a coherent, comprehensive presentation on negotiation.
Competencies
  • Create synthetic contextualised discussion of key issues related to business negotiations.
  • Efficiently manage interdisciplinary issues that arise in connection with running a business and handling business negotiations.
  • Demonstrate the competence to select a fitting negotiation strategy for specific situations.
  • Demonstrate self-direction in research and originality in assessing and proposing negotiation strategies.
  • Be prepared to take leadership decisions related to business negotiations.
  • Apply a professional and scholarly approach to theories and case studies of business negotiations.
Business Essentials: The Complete Enterprise Toolkit - I
25 hours | 1 ECTS

About

Upon completion of this programme, you will develop fluency in the fundamental frameworks and analytical tools needed to effectively assess an organisation's strategic landscape. Through a blend of theoretical exploration and practical application, you'll gain the ability to develop insightful strategic recommendations for organisational success. Additionally, you will develop the knowledge and skills to analyse and improve how work is performed in your organisation.

Teachers

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Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Understand and assess an organisation’s environment using key frameworks.
Skills
  • Develop strategic recommendations through analysis and research.
  • Apply frameworks to enhance operational efficiency.
Competencies
  • Optimise processes using operations management principles.
Digitalisation of Business - Technical Guide for Board Directors
150 hours | 6 ECTS

About

This course is tailored for board directors and executives, and offers a deep dive into the technical aspects of digital transformation. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies, cybersecurity considerations, and data-driven strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions that drive innovation and secure the digital future of their organisations. Through practical insights and case studies, this course equips board directors with the technical acumen needed to lead effectively in an era where digitalization is at the forefront of business strategy.

Throughout the program, participants will explore the intricacies of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics, and how these can be strategically integrated into business operations. Cybersecurity best practices and risk mitigation strategies will be emphasised to ensure the resilience of digital initiatives. By the course's conclusion, board directors will be well-versed in the technical nuances of digitalization, enabling them to foster a culture of technological innovation and guide their organisations through the complexities of the digital age. This course is an indispensable resource for leaders aspiring to leverage technology for sustainable business success.

Teachers

Dharmesh Kharwar
Dharmesh Kharwar
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Evaluate the potential risks and opportunities associated with digital adoption from a governance perspective.
  • Explain the strategic role of digitalisation in improving business operations and competitive advantage.
  • Recognize the key technologies driving digital transformation in modern businesses, including cloud computing, AI, and big data.
Skills
  • Communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders on digital strategy implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Exercise sound judgement in reviewing digital investment proposals, considering both technical feasibility and strategic fit.
  • Apply digitalization concepts to assess how emerging technologies impact business models and organisational structure.
Competencies
  • Demonstrate effective leadership in guiding digital transformation initiatives, ensuring that they align with the organisation’s long-term vision and governance standards.
  • Ensure that digital governance frameworks are embedded within the company’s broader corporate governance structures to manage risks and compliance.
  • Lead in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning at the board level, promoting agile responses to the evolving digital landscape.
Global ESG Essentials
100 hours | 4 ECTS

About

This course is a comprehensive exploration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles on a global scale. Participants will embark on a journey to understand the critical role ESG plays in modern business, examining international standards, regional variations, and best practices that define corporate responsibility. Through engaging discussions and case studies, participants will emerge equipped with the essential knowledge to integrate ESG into decision-making processes, fostering sustainable and ethical practices that resonate across diverse global markets.In this course, participants will gain insights into the dynamic landscape of ESG, exploring how businesses worldwide are responding to the increasing demand for responsible and transparent operations. From assessing environmental impacts to promoting social inclusivity and ensuring effective governance, this program equips professionals with the skills needed to navigate the intricacies of global ESG frameworks. Whether operating in developed or emerging economies, participants will be empowered to drive positive change and align their organisations with the evolving expectations of stakeholders and society at large. This course is a vital resource for leaders seeking to make a meaningful impact in the era of sustainable and socially responsible business practices.

Teachers

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Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Analyse global ESG frameworks and reporting standards to understand variations across industries and regions.
  • Explain the impact of ESG factors on corporate decision-making and long-term sustainability strategies.
  • Identify the core principles of ESG criteria and their relevance to global business practices.
Skills
  • Communicate ESG priorities and strategies effectively to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Understand how to integrate ESG considerations into corporate governance practices, ensuring alignment with organisational values and stakeholder expectations.
  • Apply judgement in evaluating ESG performance metrics and reporting for compliance with global standards and benchmarks.
Competencies
  • Demonstrate leadership in shaping corporate ESG policies, ensuring they address environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance best practices.
  • Ensure robust ESG governance structures that manage risks, drive ethical practices, and meet global compliance requirements.
  • Lead organisational efforts to achieve long-term value creation through sustainable and responsible business operations, fostering a culture of ethical leadership and continuous improvement.
Global Comparative Study of Corporate Governance Framework
150 hours | 6 ECTS

About

The course provides participants with a unique opportunity to analyse and compare governance structures, regulatory frameworks, and cultural nuances that shape corporate governance in different regions. Through an in-depth examination of case studies from diverse international markets, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various models, challenges, and innovations influencing corporate governance on a global scale.

Throughout the course, participants will navigate through the intricate web of governance mechanisms, assessing how cultural, legal, and economic factors contribute to the formulation and implementation of corporate governance standards. The comparative analysis will not only highlight the differences but also underscore the commonalities that form the bedrock of effective governance practices. As participants delve into real-world scenarios, they will develop a nuanced perspective, allowing them to make informed decisions and recommendations that align with global best practices and foster sustainable corporate success in an interconnected world. This course is an invaluable resource for professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of corporate governance in an increasingly globalised business environment.

Teachers

Vela Sivasankaran
Vela Sivasankaran
Kyla Latrice Tennin
Kyla Latrice Tennin
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Compare the structure and functions of corporate governance models across various countries.
  • Describe key corporate governance frameworks in different global regions, including their regulatory and legal foundations.
  • Analyse differences in governance practices based on cultural, economic, and legal environments in global contexts.
Skills
  • Apply comparative analysis to assess the effectiveness of corporate governance frameworks across different jurisdictions.
  • Communicate governance improvement recommendations based on a comparative study of global frameworks and best practices.
  • Evaluate the influence of international governance standards on corporate governance practices in specific regions.
Competencies
  • Implement strategic governance solutions that reflect the comparative strengths and weaknesses of different governance models.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead cross-border governance assessments, ensuring alignment with both local and global standards.
  • Adapt global governance frameworks to address specific challenges faced by multinational organisations, ensuring compliance and performance across diverse markets.
Global ESG Standards and Principles
100 hours | 4 ECTS

About

This course is tailored for professionals seeking an in-depth understanding of the diverse Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards shaping the global business landscape. Participants will delve into the intricacies of internationally recognised ESG frameworks, examining their evolution, regional adaptations, and the implications for corporate decision-making. Through case studies and interactive sessions, this program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of ESG standards, ensuring organisations align with global best practices and remain at the forefront of responsible business conduct.

Throughout the course, participants will scrutinise leading ESG frameworks, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The focus will extend to understanding how these standards are applied across various industries and jurisdictions. Armed with this knowledge, participants will be well-prepared to implement robust ESG strategies, contribute to transparent reporting, and position their organisations as responsible global citizens. This course is an essential learning experience for professionals aspiring to lead their organisations towards sustainability and ethical governance on an international scale.

Teachers

Kyla Latrice Tennin
Kyla Latrice Tennin
S Syed Anwar Kabir
S Syed Anwar Kabir

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Evaluate the role of international regulatory bodies in shaping ESG practices and their influence on global business strategies.
  • Explain the differences between voluntary and mandatory ESG frameworks, focusing on their implications for corporate governance.
  • Identify key global ESG standards and principles, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
Skills
  • Understand how to apply ESG standards to assess an organisation's compliance with global sustainability and governance benchmarks.
  • Communicate the importance of adhering to ESG principles effectively across different business functions to foster ethical and sustainable practices.
  • Exercise critical judgement in interpreting ESG data, ensuring accuracy in sustainability reporting and alignment with recognized standards.
Competencies
  • Ensure effective integration of ESG principles into corporate governance frameworks, balancing compliance with innovation.
  • Lead efforts in advancing sustainable business models, ensuring that the company maintains its competitive advantage while meeting global ESG expectations
  • Demonstrate leadership in ensuring corporate adherence to ESG standards, promoting responsible business practices at the strategic level.
IPO and Valuation: A Board's Perspective
50 hours | 2 ECTS

About

This course will help to explore the intricate world of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and valuation through the lens of board governance. This dynamic course offers board members and executives a focused insight into the strategic considerations, regulatory landscapes, and valuation methodologies critical to successful public offerings. Through case studies and practical discussions, participants will gain the knowledge and acumen necessary to navigate the complexities of taking a company public while maintaining a vigilant focus on value creation and sustainable growth. This course is tailored to empower board members with the tools needed to make informed decisions and guide organisations through the transformative process of going public.

Throughout the course, participants will delve into the multifaceted aspects of valuation, exploring various methods and their implications for IPO readiness. From understanding market dynamics to evaluating risk factors, this course equips board members with the expertise to contribute effectively to the decision-making process. By the course's conclusion, participants will possess a board-level perspective on the intricacies of IPOs and valuation, ensuring they are well-prepared to steer their organisations towards successful public offerings and sustained market success.

Teachers

Dharmesh Kharwar
Dharmesh Kharwar
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Explain valuation methods commonly used during an IPO, such as discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
  • Analyse the impact of market conditions and investor sentiment on the timing and success of an IPO.
  • Recognize the key stages of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process, including regulatory requirements and financial disclosures.
Skills
  • Understand how to assess a company’s readiness for an IPO, considering financial performance, governance structures, and market positioning.
  • Exercise judgement in evaluating different valuation techniques and selecting the most appropriate one for an IPO from a board's perspective.
  • Communicate key valuation insights and IPO strategies to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term objectives.
Competencies
  • Ensure that the board fosters a culture of transparency and accountability throughout the IPO process, adhering to regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
  • Lead the board’s role in overseeing valuation strategies, ensuring they align with corporate goals and maximise shareholder value.
  • Ensure effective oversight of the IPO process, balancing corporate governance with market demands and investor expectations.
Mastering BRSR: Reading and Reporting
50 hours | 2 ECTS

About

This course is designed for professionals seeking expertise in the Business Reporting on Sustainable Development Goals (BRSR) framework. Participants will delve into the intricacies of BRSR, examining its principles, guidelines, and the art of effectively communicating an organisation’s sustainable practices. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, this program empowers participants to navigate the BRSR landscape with confidence, ensuring accurate interpretation and impactful reporting that resonates with stakeholders.In this course, participants will gain practical insights into deciphering BRSR disclosures and developing a comprehensive reporting strategy aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From understanding the core indicators to crafting narratives that highlight positive contributions to societal and environmental well-being, participants will graduate with the skills needed to create compelling BRSR reports. This course is an essential stepping stone for professionals keen on elevating their organisations' commitment to sustainability and contributing meaningfully to the global agenda for sustainable development.

Teachers

Kyla Latrice Tennin
Kyla Latrice Tennin
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Analyse the relationship between BRSR and global sustainability standards, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Identify the key components of the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework, including its regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Explain the significance of BRSR disclosures in enhancing corporate transparency and stakeholder engagement.
Skills
  • Apply critical judgement in reviewing BRSR metrics, ensuring alignment with industry benchmarks and best practices.
  • Understand how to interpret BRSR reports, assessing the accuracy and comprehensiveness of sustainability disclosures.
  • Communicate key insights from BRSR reports to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and relevance in sustainability reporting.
Competencies
  • Lead corporate initiatives that ensure comprehensive BRSR compliance, enhancing the company’s sustainability profile.
  • Ensure effective oversight of the BRSR process, aligning corporate governance with reporting standards and ethical practices.
  • Integrate BRSR principles into corporate strategy, fostering long-term value creation through responsible and sustainable business practices.
General Corporate Governance Concepts
150 hours | 6 ECTS

About

This course serves as a foundational exploration into the fundamental principles and concepts of corporate governance. As businesses operate in an increasingly complex and interconnected global landscape, understanding the core tenets of corporate governance becomes imperative for leaders and professionals alike. Participants in this course will embark on a comprehensive journey, delving into the essence of governance structures, ethical considerations, and regulatory frameworks that underpin effective corporate oversight. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical applications, individuals will gain a nuanced understanding of how sound corporate governance fosters transparency, accountability, and sustainable organisational success. In the initial part of the course, participants will unravel the key elements of corporate governance, examining the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, including boards of directors, executives, shareholders, and regulatory bodies.

The course will navigate through the historical evolution of corporate governance, highlighting pivotal milestones and evolving best practices that have shaped the contemporary business landscape. As the exploration progresses, emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations, guiding participants in the development of a strong ethical framework that aligns with corporate values and societal expectations. This foundational knowledge will lay the groundwork for participants to critically analyse case studies, engage in discussions, and ultimately apply general corporate governance concepts to real-world scenarios, fostering a holistic and practical understanding of governance principles.

Teachers

Dharmesh Kharwar
Dharmesh Kharwar
S Syed Anwar Kabir
S Syed Anwar Kabir

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Analyse the impact of governance practices on organisational performance and stakeholder relationships.
  • Explain the roles and responsibilities of corporate governance bodies, including boards of directors, management, and shareholders.
  • Identify key principles and frameworks of corporate governance relevant to regulatory and ethical standards.
Skills
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of governance structures in managing risk and ensuring ethical decision-making.
  • Apply corporate governance principles to assess organisational compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Formulate governance strategies that address emerging challenges and align with corporate objectives.
Competencies
  • Implement governance frameworks that ensure sustainable business practices and ethical leadership.
  • Integrate corporate governance models into complex business environments, adapting to legal, cultural, and market-specific challenges.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead governance initiatives that enhance transparency and accountability within an organisation.
Capstone: Digital Action Programme for Business Administration
750 hours | 30 ECTS

About

The Digital Action Programme for Business Administration provides a capstone course in which students deepen and apply their learning through a 'Digital Action Programme' (DAP). In the DAP, students are grouped into cohorts (typically five students) and must work both individually and together on a specific, real, contemporary business consultancy problem related to their specialisation (Data Analytics; Marketing; Finance; International Business; DEI), normally proposed by a cooperating organisation (corporation or non-profit), which results in a comprehensive solution proposal.

This provides students with a real-world business consultancy engagement, and the opportunity to produce, both individually and as a team, a substantial piece of relevant, scholarly, and actionable research, to be presented directly to stakeholders in the cooperating organisation.

Over the course of the DAP, students fulfil the learning objectives: each student demonstrates their comprehensive knowledge and understanding of key business processes; each student uses multidisciplinary approaches to perform critical analyses of real business issues in situations of uncertainty and incomplete information in order to develop an actionable solution; each student practises teamwork, exercises their leadership skills, and reflects on their own performance and the performance of their cohort; and each student communicates to members of their cohort, the cooperating organisation, and faculty members from Woolf. Students are required to demonstrate autonomy, individual scholarly acumen, self-reflection in their engagement with peers, role adaptability within their cohort, and teamwork while engaged in the DAP. The goal of the DAP is (1) to fulfil the learning objectives and (2) to produce a project portfolio related to the area of specialisation containing an analysis of the business problem and the proposed solution.

DAP Roles and Responsibilities

Individual students

Students are required to take responsibility for their own work, they must act autonomously on the basis of their prior learning and experience, and they must individually generate key research results that contribute to the DAP.

Each student must individually contribute through assignment submissions, which are marked on their individual merits. The final mark on the course (as described below) consists of 50% for the individual research submissions, and 50% for the cohort's final project taken as a whole. The final project contains individual contributions related to the student’s specialisation, but requires teamwork, and is graded as a whole in terms of its fulfilment of the learning objectives.

Thus 15 ECTS worth of the course is based on individual work, and 15 ECTS is based on the collaborative work of the Cohort.

Cohorts

Cohorts are groups of about 5 students that are assigned to address a single business problem, on which they commit to working both individually and as a team. Cohort members are selected based on their area of specialisation. All cohorts must agree to a cohort charter, which outlines the roles and responsibilities of the team. The cohort charter must include the following topics: timeliness; comprehensive designation of areas of responsibility, including gathering meeting agenda items, chairing meetings, meeting note-taking, and being the point of contact for the cooperating organisation; a schedule of rotating leadership positions across the modules units, and a commitment to professional teamwork that prioritises the goal of the DAP. Cohorts are encouraged to address issues that arise within the group together. However, should intervention be necessary, their Woolf tutor will be available to resolve any problems or conflicts.

Tutors

All cohorts are assigned a Woolf tutor to facilitate three cohort tutorials for each unit, and all cohorts are assigned a designated contact person from a cooperating organisation.

The role of the tutor in cohort tutorials is to ensure that students are achieving the learning objectives and that the cohort is on course with their program roadmap. As the DAP progresses, students are expected to increase their management over the tutorial meetings, including setting the meeting agenda.

Cooperating organisations

Cooperating organisations must register and be verified with Woolf, provide an initial portfolio of basic information on the company, provide a designated contact person, and agree to the standard 'cooperating organisation framework' –which commits them to attend a minimum number of meetings with a cohort, and they are encouraged to provide students with access to the executive members of their organisation.

Additionally, it is expected that cooperating organisations provide an environment where students can engage with a variety of employees and departments where collaboration and communication are used to complete business tasks.

Students will work with the cooperating organisation on a relevant and specific, real, contemporary business consultancy problem. As such, the organisation should offer support when needed and provide a supervisor what is in direct contact with the student and Woolf faculty members. At the conclusion of the experience, the supervisor will provide a report to Woolf faculty addressing the outcome of the project and if the consultancy problem was resolved.

In cases where relations with a cooperating organisation become untenable for any reason, and the cohort is unable to continue with the relationship, then cohorts will be provided with the choice of (a) continuing their DAP without further input from the cooperating organisation, (b) switching to a new cooperating organisation, or (c) selecting a contemporary business problem on the basis of publicly available information and in agreement with their tutor.

DAP Timeline of Assignments

Each unit of the module normally requires about 75 hours of work from each member of the cohort. Individuals must complete their projects on schedule –neither early nor late –and in response to the requirements of their project; cohorts have the opportunity to adjust the amount of time dedicated to each unit.

The cohort meetings are an opportunity for the instructor to check in on the team's progress; they are a key checkpoint for individual submissions, and they provide milestones in the progress of the DAP. Before every cohort meeting, each student is required to submit a status report on individual and team performance.

At the end of the DAP, every cohort submits a Final Report, Final Presentation, and Final Reflection on their experience.

The Final Report consists of the following components:

  1. Title, abstract, and table of contents

  2. Industry and competition report

  3. Report on the cooperating organisation

  4. Report on the business problem

  5. Report on the potential solutions analysing their merits and weakness

  6. Recommended solution with an implementation plan

  7. Full financial model

  8. Bibliography

Items 2-7 (which may be adjusted in coordination with the cohort tutor), each have a Directly Responsible Individual (the DRI), who undertakes all the research for the section of the Final Report. Each DRI must elicit feedback and review from other members of the cohort, who must contribute feedback to every other section of the report.

The Final Presentation is typically a slide deck between 20 and 40 slides, and it is a fully collaborative project.

The Final Reflection is a reflective analysis on the DAP experience, and it must contain an individual report from each member and a joint concluding statement.

The course concludes with each member providing a peer review of their cohort peers, including strengths and areas of improvement.

The timeline of the course assignments is set by the cohort at the start, and adjusted in consultation with the tutor as the DAP progresses. The outline of assignment submissions is as follows:

Unit 1

Standard cohort charter discussed, revised, and agreed

Project timeline with designated areas of responsibility

Unit 2-3

Draft title and abstract for the final report

Industry information gathering

Draft report on the cooperating organisation

Draft report on the industry landscape

Unit 4-5

Problem and opportunity diagnose

Creative generation of varied potential solutions

Unit 6

Evaluation of potential solutions

Preliminary financial models of potential solutions

Unit 7-8

Recommended solution

Implementation plan

Unit 9-10

Final Report

Final Presentation

Final Reflection and cohort debrief

Peer evaluation

Teachers

Dharmesh Kharwar
Dharmesh Kharwar
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Theories for business applications in the pursuit of a solution to a contemporary business problem.
  • Key strategies for applying creativity and leadership to a contemporary business problem.
  • Topics for the advanced management of a contemporary business problem.
  • Diverse scholarly views on a contemporary business problem.
  • Critical knowledge of a contemporary business problem.
Skills
  • Creatively apply the theories learned in the module to develop critical and original solutions for the challenges of a contemporary business problem.
  • Apply an in-depth domain-specific knowledge and understanding to a contemporary business problem
  • Autonomously gather material and organise it into a coherent, comprehensive presentation.
  • Employ the standard modern conventions for the presentation of scholarly work and scholarly referencing.
Competencies
  • Act autonomously in identifying research problems and solutions related to a contemporary business problem; act as a professional team member where appropriate.
  • Efficiently manage interdisciplinary issues that arise in connection with analysing and proposing a solution to a contemporary business problem.
  • Create synthetic contextualised discussions of key issues related to a contemporary business problem.
  • Apply a professional and scholarly approach to research problems pertaining to a contemporary business problem.
  • Solve problems and be prepared to take leadership decisions related to a contemporary business problem.
  • Demonstrate self-direction in research and originality in solutions developed.
General Corporate Governance Concepts
150 hours | 6 ECTS

About

This course serves as a foundational exploration into the fundamental principles and concepts of corporate governance. As businesses operate in an increasingly complex and interconnected global landscape, understanding the core tenets of corporate governance becomes imperative for leaders and professionals alike. Participants in this course will embark on a comprehensive journey, delving into the essence of governance structures, ethical considerations, and regulatory frameworks that underpin effective corporate oversight. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical applications, individuals will gain a nuanced understanding of how sound corporate governance fosters transparency, accountability, and sustainable organisational success. In the initial part of the course, participants will unravel the key elements of corporate governance, examining the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, including boards of directors, executives, shareholders, and regulatory bodies.

The course will navigate through the historical evolution of corporate governance, highlighting pivotal milestones and evolving best practices that have shaped the contemporary business landscape. As the exploration progresses, emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations, guiding participants in the development of a strong ethical framework that aligns with corporate values and societal expectations. This foundational knowledge will lay the groundwork for participants to critically analyse case studies, engage in discussions, and ultimately apply general corporate governance concepts to real-world scenarios, fostering a holistic and practical understanding of governance principles.

Teachers

Dharmesh Kharwar
Dharmesh Kharwar
S Syed Anwar Kabir
S Syed Anwar Kabir

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Analyse the impact of governance practices on organisational performance and stakeholder relationships.
  • Explain the roles and responsibilities of corporate governance bodies, including boards of directors, management, and shareholders.
  • Identify key principles and frameworks of corporate governance relevant to regulatory and ethical standards.
Skills
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of governance structures in managing risk and ensuring ethical decision-making.
  • Apply corporate governance principles to assess organisational compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Formulate governance strategies that address emerging challenges and align with corporate objectives.
Competencies
  • Implement governance frameworks that ensure sustainable business practices and ethical leadership.
  • Integrate corporate governance models into complex business environments, adapting to legal, cultural, and market-specific challenges.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead governance initiatives that enhance transparency and accountability within an organisation.
Global Comparative Study of Corporate Governance Framework
150 hours | 6 ECTS

About

The course provides participants with a unique opportunity to analyse and compare governance structures, regulatory frameworks, and cultural nuances that shape corporate governance in different regions. Through an in-depth examination of case studies from diverse international markets, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various models, challenges, and innovations influencing corporate governance on a global scale.

Throughout the course, participants will navigate through the intricate web of governance mechanisms, assessing how cultural, legal, and economic factors contribute to the formulation and implementation of corporate governance standards. The comparative analysis will not only highlight the differences but also underscore the commonalities that form the bedrock of effective governance practices. As participants delve into real-world scenarios, they will develop a nuanced perspective, allowing them to make informed decisions and recommendations that align with global best practices and foster sustainable corporate success in an interconnected world. This course is an invaluable resource for professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of corporate governance in an increasingly globalised business environment.

Teachers

Vela Sivasankaran
Vela Sivasankaran
Kyla Latrice Tennin
Kyla Latrice Tennin
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Compare the structure and functions of corporate governance models across various countries.
  • Describe key corporate governance frameworks in different global regions, including their regulatory and legal foundations.
  • Analyse differences in governance practices based on cultural, economic, and legal environments in global contexts.
Skills
  • Apply comparative analysis to assess the effectiveness of corporate governance frameworks across different jurisdictions.
  • Communicate governance improvement recommendations based on a comparative study of global frameworks and best practices.
  • Evaluate the influence of international governance standards on corporate governance practices in specific regions.
Competencies
  • Implement strategic governance solutions that reflect the comparative strengths and weaknesses of different governance models.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead cross-border governance assessments, ensuring alignment with both local and global standards.
  • Adapt global governance frameworks to address specific challenges faced by multinational organisations, ensuring compliance and performance across diverse markets.
Global ESG Standards and Principles
100 hours | 4 ECTS

About

This course is tailored for professionals seeking an in-depth understanding of the diverse Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards shaping the global business landscape. Participants will delve into the intricacies of internationally recognised ESG frameworks, examining their evolution, regional adaptations, and the implications for corporate decision-making. Through case studies and interactive sessions, this program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of ESG standards, ensuring organisations align with global best practices and remain at the forefront of responsible business conduct.

Throughout the course, participants will scrutinise leading ESG frameworks, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The focus will extend to understanding how these standards are applied across various industries and jurisdictions. Armed with this knowledge, participants will be well-prepared to implement robust ESG strategies, contribute to transparent reporting, and position their organisations as responsible global citizens. This course is an essential learning experience for professionals aspiring to lead their organisations towards sustainability and ethical governance on an international scale.

Teachers

Kyla Latrice Tennin
Kyla Latrice Tennin
S Syed Anwar Kabir
S Syed Anwar Kabir

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Evaluate the role of international regulatory bodies in shaping ESG practices and their influence on global business strategies.
  • Explain the differences between voluntary and mandatory ESG frameworks, focusing on their implications for corporate governance.
  • Identify key global ESG standards and principles, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
Skills
  • Understand how to apply ESG standards to assess an organisation's compliance with global sustainability and governance benchmarks.
  • Communicate the importance of adhering to ESG principles effectively across different business functions to foster ethical and sustainable practices.
  • Exercise critical judgement in interpreting ESG data, ensuring accuracy in sustainability reporting and alignment with recognized standards.
Competencies
  • Ensure effective integration of ESG principles into corporate governance frameworks, balancing compliance with innovation.
  • Lead efforts in advancing sustainable business models, ensuring that the company maintains its competitive advantage while meeting global ESG expectations
  • Demonstrate leadership in ensuring corporate adherence to ESG standards, promoting responsible business practices at the strategic level.
Digitalisation of Business - Technical Guide for Board Directors
150 hours | 6 ECTS

About

This course is tailored for board directors and executives, and offers a deep dive into the technical aspects of digital transformation. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies, cybersecurity considerations, and data-driven strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions that drive innovation and secure the digital future of their organisations. Through practical insights and case studies, this course equips board directors with the technical acumen needed to lead effectively in an era where digitalization is at the forefront of business strategy.

Throughout the program, participants will explore the intricacies of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics, and how these can be strategically integrated into business operations. Cybersecurity best practices and risk mitigation strategies will be emphasised to ensure the resilience of digital initiatives. By the course's conclusion, board directors will be well-versed in the technical nuances of digitalization, enabling them to foster a culture of technological innovation and guide their organisations through the complexities of the digital age. This course is an indispensable resource for leaders aspiring to leverage technology for sustainable business success.

Teachers

Dharmesh Kharwar
Dharmesh Kharwar
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Evaluate the potential risks and opportunities associated with digital adoption from a governance perspective.
  • Explain the strategic role of digitalisation in improving business operations and competitive advantage.
  • Recognize the key technologies driving digital transformation in modern businesses, including cloud computing, AI, and big data.
Skills
  • Communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders on digital strategy implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Exercise sound judgement in reviewing digital investment proposals, considering both technical feasibility and strategic fit.
  • Apply digitalization concepts to assess how emerging technologies impact business models and organisational structure.
Competencies
  • Demonstrate effective leadership in guiding digital transformation initiatives, ensuring that they align with the organisation’s long-term vision and governance standards.
  • Ensure that digital governance frameworks are embedded within the company’s broader corporate governance structures to manage risks and compliance.
  • Lead in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning at the board level, promoting agile responses to the evolving digital landscape.
Global ESG Essentials
100 hours | 4 ECTS

About

This course is a comprehensive exploration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles on a global scale. Participants will embark on a journey to understand the critical role ESG plays in modern business, examining international standards, regional variations, and best practices that define corporate responsibility. Through engaging discussions and case studies, participants will emerge equipped with the essential knowledge to integrate ESG into decision-making processes, fostering sustainable and ethical practices that resonate across diverse global markets.In this course, participants will gain insights into the dynamic landscape of ESG, exploring how businesses worldwide are responding to the increasing demand for responsible and transparent operations. From assessing environmental impacts to promoting social inclusivity and ensuring effective governance, this program equips professionals with the skills needed to navigate the intricacies of global ESG frameworks. Whether operating in developed or emerging economies, participants will be empowered to drive positive change and align their organisations with the evolving expectations of stakeholders and society at large. This course is a vital resource for leaders seeking to make a meaningful impact in the era of sustainable and socially responsible business practices.

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Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Analyse global ESG frameworks and reporting standards to understand variations across industries and regions.
  • Explain the impact of ESG factors on corporate decision-making and long-term sustainability strategies.
  • Identify the core principles of ESG criteria and their relevance to global business practices.
Skills
  • Communicate ESG priorities and strategies effectively to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Understand how to integrate ESG considerations into corporate governance practices, ensuring alignment with organisational values and stakeholder expectations.
  • Apply judgement in evaluating ESG performance metrics and reporting for compliance with global standards and benchmarks.
Competencies
  • Demonstrate leadership in shaping corporate ESG policies, ensuring they address environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance best practices.
  • Ensure robust ESG governance structures that manage risks, drive ethical practices, and meet global compliance requirements.
  • Lead organisational efforts to achieve long-term value creation through sustainable and responsible business operations, fostering a culture of ethical leadership and continuous improvement.
IPO and Valuation: A Board's Perspective
50 hours | 2 ECTS

About

This course will help to explore the intricate world of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and valuation through the lens of board governance. This dynamic course offers board members and executives a focused insight into the strategic considerations, regulatory landscapes, and valuation methodologies critical to successful public offerings. Through case studies and practical discussions, participants will gain the knowledge and acumen necessary to navigate the complexities of taking a company public while maintaining a vigilant focus on value creation and sustainable growth. This course is tailored to empower board members with the tools needed to make informed decisions and guide organisations through the transformative process of going public.

Throughout the course, participants will delve into the multifaceted aspects of valuation, exploring various methods and their implications for IPO readiness. From understanding market dynamics to evaluating risk factors, this course equips board members with the expertise to contribute effectively to the decision-making process. By the course's conclusion, participants will possess a board-level perspective on the intricacies of IPOs and valuation, ensuring they are well-prepared to steer their organisations towards successful public offerings and sustained market success.

Teachers

Dharmesh Kharwar
Dharmesh Kharwar
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Explain valuation methods commonly used during an IPO, such as discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
  • Analyse the impact of market conditions and investor sentiment on the timing and success of an IPO.
  • Recognize the key stages of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process, including regulatory requirements and financial disclosures.
Skills
  • Understand how to assess a company’s readiness for an IPO, considering financial performance, governance structures, and market positioning.
  • Exercise judgement in evaluating different valuation techniques and selecting the most appropriate one for an IPO from a board's perspective.
  • Communicate key valuation insights and IPO strategies to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term objectives.
Competencies
  • Ensure that the board fosters a culture of transparency and accountability throughout the IPO process, adhering to regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
  • Lead the board’s role in overseeing valuation strategies, ensuring they align with corporate goals and maximise shareholder value.
  • Ensure effective oversight of the IPO process, balancing corporate governance with market demands and investor expectations.
Mastering BRSR: Reading and Reporting
50 hours | 2 ECTS

About

This course is designed for professionals seeking expertise in the Business Reporting on Sustainable Development Goals (BRSR) framework. Participants will delve into the intricacies of BRSR, examining its principles, guidelines, and the art of effectively communicating an organisation’s sustainable practices. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, this program empowers participants to navigate the BRSR landscape with confidence, ensuring accurate interpretation and impactful reporting that resonates with stakeholders.In this course, participants will gain practical insights into deciphering BRSR disclosures and developing a comprehensive reporting strategy aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From understanding the core indicators to crafting narratives that highlight positive contributions to societal and environmental well-being, participants will graduate with the skills needed to create compelling BRSR reports. This course is an essential stepping stone for professionals keen on elevating their organisations' commitment to sustainability and contributing meaningfully to the global agenda for sustainable development.

Teachers

Kyla Latrice Tennin
Kyla Latrice Tennin
Sanjay Sinha
Sanjay Sinha

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
  • Analyse the relationship between BRSR and global sustainability standards, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Identify the key components of the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework, including its regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Explain the significance of BRSR disclosures in enhancing corporate transparency and stakeholder engagement.
Skills
  • Apply critical judgement in reviewing BRSR metrics, ensuring alignment with industry benchmarks and best practices.
  • Understand how to interpret BRSR reports, assessing the accuracy and comprehensiveness of sustainability disclosures.
  • Communicate key insights from BRSR reports to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and relevance in sustainability reporting.
Competencies
  • Lead corporate initiatives that ensure comprehensive BRSR compliance, enhancing the company’s sustainability profile.
  • Ensure effective oversight of the BRSR process, aligning corporate governance with reporting standards and ethical practices.
  • Integrate BRSR principles into corporate strategy, fostering long-term value creation through responsible and sustainable business practices.

Entry Requirements

Tuition Cost
4,70,000 INR
Student education requirement
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)

Application Process

1

Submit initial Application

Complete the online application form with your personal information

2

Documentation Review

Submit required transcripts, certificates, and supporting documents

3

Assessment

Your application will be evaluated against program requirements

4

Interview

Selected candidates may be invited for an interview

5

Decision

Receive an admission decision

6

Enrollment

Complete registration and prepare to begin your studies

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