iMBA – International Master of Business Administration awarded by Horizons University, Paris

Aims

The aim of the iMBA is to develop and enhance the understanding of emerging theories and practices on contemporary management with an increasing emphasis on strategic and international management. The iMBA facilitates a critical exploration of the role of business in a complex multi-stakeholder society, and the connectedness of business with society and the increasingly global and networked economy

The programme will provide participants with the essential skills as well as the advanced knowledge and understanding of international business and strategic management

The programme follows a problem-based learning approach, and participants will be expected to demonstrate how they have utilized their learning and development in solving business related issues and problems by integrating and building on perspectives from the course and the literature, and their own contexts

Value of French Degree from Horizons University

Horizons University is approved and legally authorized by the Ministry of Education of France to provide post-secondary education (Registration ID : 0451674).  It is also registered and authorized to provide professional training both in France and overseas (Reference ID : 11752996775)

Horizons University takes pride in empowering learners with the opportunity to further their education. This includes learners for whom education would otherwise be inaccessible due to geographic, financial, political, or any other number of limitations. Horizons University believes that learners who are motivated, hard working and dedicated to accomplishing their goals are deserving of an opportunity to do so.  Horizons University offers a variety of accredited degree programs

Overall Programme Outcomes

On successful completion of the programme, students will be able to

• Use self-assessment, reflection, evaluation, feedback and developments in theory and evidence-based practice to improve their ethical business practice in a variety of contexts
• Apply a deep understanding of relevant theory and practices to predict outcomes and create business solutions in complex environment
• Communicate key issues effectively and creatively using numerical, graphical, oral and written skills
• Conduct ethical research on business topics, based on critical analysis of academic research and professional practice, and communicate findings
• Setting strategy, direction and vision, providing a clear sense of purpose and driving strategic intent for an organisation
• Cultivating an innovative, good governance and supporting corporate culture to deliver business performance including sustained competitive advantage

Assessments

Instead of having written assignments against every Module,  learner compile a reflective and evidence based portfolio.  This is to demonstrate the acquisition and application (in the work place) of the knowledge, skills and attributes showcasing managerial development

Graduates of the London Examinations Board Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration or the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership, Strategy and Innovation or the are only required to undertake a work based project of between 7,000 and 8,000 words to achieve their iMBA

Entry Requirements

An applicant may be admitted on the basis of evidence to suggest that he/she will be able to fulfil and benefit from the objectives of the programme and achieve the standard required for the award

A number of criteria are used in considering admissions to the programme including candidates’ language proficiency, academic and professional qualifications. And includes the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree qualification in any subject from a recognised institution
• A professional qualification equivalent to a degree and a minimum of two years of working experience
• Mature and high potential candidates without degree or equivalent qualifications but hold Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas with more than six years of work experience of which at least two years are at supervisory – managerial level
• Mature and high potential candidates without Diploma qualifications but with more than 8 years of work experience of which at least 3 years are at supervisory / managerial levels
• Demonstrate English Language proficiency in order to participate in the programme taught in English

Advanced Standing/ Exemptions/ Credits Transfer (APL)

Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration are only required to undertake the dissertation

Consideration for the above for students admitted onto the programme may be considered either at the beginning of a programme, or beyond the beginning of a programme, through an assessment of that student’s prior learning, whether certificated or un-certificated.   The process for making such a decision is known as the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is a matter of academic judgment exercised by the appointed panel considering applications and approvals of APL

Where cohorts of students are to be admitted with advanced standing on a regular basis, the arrangement should be subject to an Academic Progression Agreement

Programme Structure

Taught modules

The iMBA has a total of 90 ECTS credits and comprises of 6 taught modules at 10 ECTS credits each as follows:

1. Managerial Accounting OR Cross Cultural Management
2. Strategic Management
3. Strategic Human Resource
4. Corporate Governance, Ethics and CSR
5. Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6. Leading Change

End Point Assessment – Work Place Development Portfolio

Professional Development Portfolio of 4,000 – 5,000 word Reflective Log plus appendices consisting of collection of relevant artefacts to support an achievement of work-based knowledge, behaviours and attributes to be submitted within two months of completing the last module

Work Based Project 

The Work Based Project of between 7,000 and 8,000 words accrues 30 ECTS credits