Online MBA with Conscious Leadership

Location: Septon-Durbuy Belgium

Start Date: Contact Centre

Courses Info

Career level: General management, young and middle management

This program is designed for:

– introspective, open-minded professionals with positive learning attitudes, from various sectors (profit and nonprofit), managerial positions and educational backgrounds.

– an MBA participant who dares to explore and experiment and values collaboration with class peers in their endeavour to achieve a mutual goal.

– those seeking to expand their career opportunities and enhance their business skills, or seeking the foundation to move into management positions.

Type of education	Master of Business Administration
Awards given	Master of Business Administration and Consultant Expert
Credits	90 ECTS (25 hours per credit)
Delivery method	Online, with intensive class discussion and collaboration, plus a one-week residency.
Location of residency	Durbuy, Belgium (other locations also possible).
Language	English
Number of students	Strictly restricted to 25 students per intake
Duration of study:	18 months, possible to extend it up to 5 years
No. of lectures	One to three lectures plus one case study per week
Free trial account	Try how our online delivery works applying for Demo module
Unique curriculum characteristics	Most of the classes are taught by using the case study method or a variation on the case method [av_videosrc=’https://vimeo.com/217373543′ format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′]
Study time	20 hours per week (including listening to the lectures)
Admission requirements	Higher educational degree (BA) or holding a position with a team-leader responsibility for at least three years
Interview required	Optional
Tuition fee	€6,950 – this includes online library access, Online Campus access, and graduation fees. Fees are paid in interest-free instalments. The tuition fee is for the entire program and includes all the modules, as well as the dissertation supervision. Residency week cost is €950 and includes accommodation, restaurant food and additional expenses (e.g. excursions and a short trip). The module textbooks are not included in this fee; the total price of those varies and is approximately €400. An aeroplane ticket to the place of residency, transport from the airport to the place of residency and the visa are to be paid additionally.
Application processing fee	€50. This amount will be deducted from the tuition fee when the student starts with his/her studies.
Intakes	Six per year
Application deadline	April 30, 2018 [av_countdown date=’04/30/2018′ hour=’10’ minute=’59’ min=’1′ max=’4′ align=’av-align-center’ size=” style=’av-default-style’]
Accreditation	This program is offered in exclusive partnership with the IPE Management School – Paris. IPE Management School is a Grande Ecole within the Réseau des GrandesEcolesSpecialisées (GES) in France. With its partners of GES, Alfred Ford School of Management delivers internationally acknowledged degrees: recognised by the French Government on the highest level, Niveau I; recognised by the French National Commission for Professional Certification – Commission Nationale de la Certification Professionnelle (CNCP); recognised by the Commission NationaleEuropéenne de Certification (CEC); recognised by the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC), UK. Alfred Ford MBA is also in the process of accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is the leading specialised accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.
Career services	Career Discovery Forums. Access to student and alumni networks. Lifelong, complimentary alumni career services.
Email	studentcare@aford.be
Telephone	+32 86 387 355
Website	http://aford.be

Contact	Alfred Ford School of Management www.aford.be Petite Somme 10 6940 Septon-Durbuy Belgium Student Enquiries: studentcare@aford.be Other Enquiries: enquiries@aford.be Phone: +32 (0)86 387 355 www.aford.be
Module Description	All modules are mandatory. You will be required to do an introduction not-for-credit module at the beginning of the program. This module is designed to provide general information about our programme, and also topics in case study writing, business-critical skills, reading materials, online library resources, referencing and plagiarism and administration services. The Student forum gives an opportunity for the students to exchange information, resources or ideas during their research. The Orientation module will make a necessary starting base for your successful studies at Alfred Ford School of Management!
Managing Human Capital	No. of Credits: 7.5 ECTS Credit Level: Master Mandatory Pre-requisite: Orientation Module Module Description: To develop a critical understanding of current and emerging practices in the managing of human capital in organizations. Enhance students abilities to increase the contribution of human capital management to long-term corporate success, whatever the specific nature of their managerial role and the industry they are in.
Project Management	No. of Credits: 7.5 ECTS Credit Level: Master Mandatory Pre-requisite: None Module Description: This module introduces students to the concepts and skills of project management with the following aims: To examine critically the selective application of project management-specific knowledge and other knowledge to the planning and execution of projects. To develop additional skills in the application of project management theory and techniques.
Financial Management	No. of Credits: 7.5 ECTS Credit Level: Master Mandatory Pre-requisite: Orientation Module Module Description: The objective of this module is for students to learn the financial tools needed to make good business decisions. The emphasis will be on linking corporate finance to other aspects of corporate strategy
Accounting Management	No. of Credits: 7.5 ECTS Credit Level: Master Mandatory Pre-requisite: Orientation Module Module Description: To critically evaluate the informational content of financial and accounting reports and their use as a tool for appraising corporate performance. To develop an understanding of financial planning tools and techniques and the contribution they make to the achievement of an organization’s core objectives. To evaluate the results of financial models used for long-term decision making. To develop confidence in using financial terms and language necessary for effective senior management.
Strategic Management	No. of Credits: 7.5 ECTS Credit Level: Master Mandatory Pre-requisite: Orientation Module Module Description: This module introduces students to the concepts and skills of project management with the following aims: To enable students to develop an awareness of, and become familiar with, academic theories, frameworks, managerial models and techniques that contribute to business strategic planning and management. To critically evaluate and apply appropriate strategic models and techniques which may be relevant when considering students’ own organizations’ or industry strategic development.
Marketing Management	No. of Credits: 7.5 ECTS Credit Level: Master Mandatory Pre-requisite: Orientation Module Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide participants with a firm grounds in the frameworks and concepts of marketing management, as well as provide them with the skills required to carry out a full situation analysis and use the findings to develop objectives, formulate strategy and develop appropriate marketing plans Student centred learning will be strongly encouraged and developed. Cooperative Learning and Problem-Based Learning will be infused into the teaching-learning-assessment strategies. Group discussion, case analysis, and self-directed learning resources will be available to support the delivery and the appropriate assessment tools/tasks will be used to assess the intended learning outcomes.
Managing Operations	No. of Credits: 7.5 ECTS Credit Level: Master Mandatory Pre-requisite: Orientation Module Module Description: This module focuses on the following issues: Critical evaluation of the operations management philosophies of “push” and “pull”. Examination of the practicality of the philosophies of flexibility and agility currently being explored by many large organisations around the world. Development of thinking regarding the manner by which organisations can gain competitive advantage from managing their operations in an innovative and strategic way. Student centred learning will be strongly encouraged and developed. Cooperative Learning and Problem-Based Learning will be infused into the teaching-learning-assessment strategies.
Conscious Leadership	No. of Credits: 7.5 ECTS Credit Level: Master Mandatory Pre-requisite: Orientation Module Module Description: How many inspiring working environments have you been a part of? A team is only as successful as its contributing members. Rather than fusing together diverse talents to arrive at positive and high impact goals, most often, individuals within a team present the most substantial obstacles to the goals. If organizations truly understood, beyond the smooth PR talk, how the inspired team member naturally engenders increased creativity and productivity, the face of business would look dramatically different. In organizations, where a performance-oriented culture and responsible approach are understood to be the foundations of success, it is critical to create an environment of creativity, commitment, trust and collaboration. This module is aimed at training individuals to naturally facilitate such a work atmosphere based on high levels of personal awareness and inspiration.