Higher Diploma in Organisation and Business Leadership

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

2 Years (using 2 summer periods)

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening

The Higher Diploma in Organisation and Business Leadership is the ideal programme if you have a background in managerial and/or supervisory positions. The course aims to familiarise you with a range of theories and proven practices that are appropriate to contemporary organisations. Throughout the two-year programme, you will acquire knowledge about several topics which cover important facets in organisation and business leadership. Some of the subjects range from Fundamentals of Management, Consumer Behaviour and financial Intelligence, to Negotiation Skills and Geopolitical and economic contexts of contemporary organisations. In your final year of studies, you will have the opportunity to present a supervised research project that will involve the application of the theory learned into the fieldwork, in order to deal with real-life situations.

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Applicants considered as "Adult Learners" (mature applicants) in terms of paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Faculty Admissions Committee that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Such applicants shall be required to submit with their application a letter written in English giving their motivation for applying for the Course together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.).

The eligibility of such applicants shall be decided by the University Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Faculty Admissions Committee, following an interview conducted by an interviewing board appointed for the purpose.

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Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BEM1001	Fundamentals of Management	5 ECTS
BEM2101	Innovation,Technology and People at Work	5 ECTS
MRK1100	Introduction to Marketing Concepts	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BEM1002	Strategy and Processes in Organisations	5 ECTS
BEM1003	The Dynamics of Enterprise Evolution	5 ECTS
MRK1101	Consumer Behaviour	5 ECTS
MRK1210	Digital Marketing: Principles and Strategies	5 ECTS


Summer Semester

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BEM2102	Financial Intelligence	5 ECTS
MRK2314	Sales Force Management	5 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 45 ECTS credits


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BEM2001	Geopolitical and Economic Contexts of Contemporary Organisations	5 ECTS
BEM2103	Corporate Governance, Society and Ethics	5 ECTS
MRK2315	Marketing Strategy	5 ECTS
MRK2316	Research Techniques	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BEM2002	Contemporary Managerial Skills	5 ECTS
MRK2702	Digital Marketing Design, Promotion and Advertising	5 ECTS
MRK2802	Negotiation Skills for Sales and Marketing	5 ECTS


Summer Semester

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MRK2601*	Research Project	10 ECTS
* Lectures for MRK2601 will commence in Semester 2.

Requirement for successful completion of Year 2: 45 ECTS credits.
Requirement for award of Higher Diploma in Organisational and Business Leadership: 90 ECTS credits.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Higher Diploma in Organisational and Business Leadership under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Define concepts in management and marketing, and how these fit into organisational life.
Describe the 'How to' aspect of planning relates to develop business professionals.
Recognise the stages and processes involved in identifying and screening business opportunities.
Apply legal and governance frameworks to contextual issues in business.
Synthesise business concepts to help develop strategy.
Demonstrate the ability to think critically about a number of business realities.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 4,250

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As a graduate, you will be able to enter a career in the field of organisation and business leadership, both locally and internationally. The Higher Diploma will be an attractive quality that will provide an abundance of employment opportunities, as you will have a combination of both theory and experience, which will aid in refining and honing your skillset, mindset and leadership abilities. You may also choose to further your studies with the University of Malta or a foreign institution abroad, in an alternative postgraduate course.

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