The MBA program at IMT-Dubai is designed to provide students with a solid foundation
in the management disciplines. Upon graduation students are armed with:
- a thorough understanding of management disciplines.
- the exposure to first-hand, corporate, real world situations.
- the ability to apply these concepts in varied business environments.
- the capacity to analyse and then solve problems via critical and creative thinking.
- leadership skills and teamwork abilities, suited to corporate as well as social
contexts.
First
Year
During their first year at IMT-Dubai, students must attend eight mandatory courses
that set the foundation of their management knowledge. At the end of the first year
the students disperse to corporate internships and apply their knowledge within
a variety of industries.
Second Year
During their second year, students at IMT-Dubai complete their core courses, and
then opt for various areas of specialization. Students can choose 5 electives within
the field of specialization chosen. Students can also attend lectures in the other
fields, although not for credit. The second year is completed with the Company Project,
a team-based assignment that focuses on a specific business issues and leads to
a professional report assessed by a panel of faculty members and industry experts.
Specialization
At the end of their first year of studies, students will have the choice of specializing
in one of the following four main functions/areas:
- International Banking & Finance Management
- Marketing and Retail Management
- Project Management
- Human Resource Management
Electives
Students are given the opportunity to choose 5 electives of their choice from a
number of electives offered by the Institute. The range of electives offered is
subject to change based on IMT academic priorities and market trends.
Curriculum
The curriculum maintains the right balance between knowledge and skills thus combining
a strong conceptual base with exposure to contemporary practices and trends. A variety
of learning tools are used for the acquisition of knowledge and skills. Role-play,
case study, project work, field experience, assignment, quiz, seminars and industry
visits are some of the methods used
Semester 1
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Economics for Business
This course provides a survey of the fundamental concepts of both microeconomics
and macroeconomics. Under microeconomics, the theoretical behavior of consumers
and firms under different market structures is presented as context for managerial
decision-making. The aggregate interactions among consumers, firms and policy makers
that constitute the external macroeconomic environment of business are also explored.
The course will include study of the global, political and regulatory environments
in which businesses operate, as well as providing opportunities for the development
of critical and analytical thinking skills.
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Organizational Behavior
- Data and Decision Making
- Business Informatics
- Management Communication (non credit)
Semester 2
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Financial Management
The course provides a working knowledge of the tools and analytical conventions
used in the practice of corporate finance; establishes an understanding of the basic
elements of financial theory to be used in application of analytical reasoning to
business problems; explores the interrelationship among corporate policies and decisions.
It examines financial theory including time value of money, asset valuation, capital
markets, risk management and the basic terminology of corporate finance. The course
focuses on Role and functions of a financial manager in the modern business environment
in which a manager operates; formulation of financial objectives and policies; financial
analysis, forecasting, planning, and control; asset management; capital budgeting;
acquisition of funds through borrowing, stock issue, and by internal means; dividend
policy; and international aspects of finance.
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Operations Management
A company’s ‘operations’ are the direct processes that it uses to create value.
These involve transforming various types of inputs into outputs. Operations management
is the task of managing these processes. This course is concerned with the fundamentals
of operations management, covering both service industries and manufacturing sector
including process analysis, workforce issues, materials management, quality and
productivity, technology, and strategic planning, together with relevant analytical
techniques. It also looks at the supply chain and the way in which coordination
between supply chain partners can be achieved. The course also investigates operational
challenges involved in managing projects.
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Human Resources Management
This course provides a framework for understanding of human resource issues and
managing people at work. It draws on insights from the social sciences to explore
how employment relations are influenced by economic, social, psychological, legal,
and cultural forces. It broadly covers all the major functional areas of human resource
management such as Job Analysis, Staffing, Performance Management, Training and
development, Compensation and benefits, Health and Safety, Employee relations and
the human resource implications of various strategies. It also covers a module on
international perspective to human resource management.
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Marketing Management
The major thrust of this course is to establish theoretical and practical foundations
for marketing. It addresses the crucial issues companies must resolve using case
studies and focused articles. Main topics covered are: Market analysis and customer
value; Marketing plan and marketing mix; Product innovation and product line management;
Branding and corporate image; External communication, specifically advertising,
sales promotion and sponsoring; Choice and management of distribution networks;
Direct marketing; Marketing audit; Marketing ethics; and Market research in the
contexts of strategy development, decision making, implementation, and control.
- Internship
Semester 3
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International Business Strategy
Global competition and opportunities are an integral part of business today. Sensitivity
to uncertainties, turbulences and disruptive forces which globally impact organizations
and people is the prerequisite for survival in present environment. This course
addresses fundamental issues in developing international strategies and managing
in the international environment. It deals with international environment and its
impact on firm strategy and operations, including foreign direct investment, culture,
foreign exchange exposure management and other issues that arise in cross-border
operations; Variables that influence the competitiveness of firms and lead to attractiveness
of countries to foreign investors and traders; Analysis of investment climate and
alternative strategies for entering and growing in different markets such as exporting,
licensing, direct investment and joint ventures; examining leadership in the organizational
transformation of international companies.
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Legal and Ethical Aspects of Business
To excel, managers and entrepreneurs must know how to operate successfully in the
legal environment of business. The goal of this course is to teach students how
to deal effectively with the constraints and opportunities created by the law and
also to appreciate the ethical aspects related to business. The course addresses
legal aspects of business management, agreements and relationships including: contracts;
torts; product liability; employment relationships especially protection of trade
secrets, wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment; intellectual
property; agency and business organizations; and international business transactions.
The course also focuses on the ethical and moral challenges that are an everyday
part of organizational life for managers and addresses the societal consequences
of managerial decisions and organizational actions. It considers global variance
in ethical standards and impact of ethical behavior on organizational performance.
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Company Project
Semester 4
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Strategic Management
This is a capstone course which utilizes all the skills, tools, and knowledge developed
earlier in the graduate program. It is a study of the integrative functions of senior
corporate management in long-range strategic planning and decision making. The course
focuses on the strategy development process in organizations and on how to create
sustainable competitive advantage. It includes developing an understanding of the
strategic position of organizations, strategic choices for the future and how one
can best translate strategies into action. Topics are covered from a general management
perspective and include setting corporate goals and objectives, analyzing external
competitive environments, understanding business models, identifying strategy options,
and designing appropriate organization systems and structure for implementation
of plans. International and e-business issues are integrated throughout.
- Elective 3
- Elective 4
- Elective 5
- Elective 6
- Elective 7