International Executive MBA

Elements of accounting, budgeting and cost analysis. The measurement and interpretation of economic and financial performance of the company. The economic and financial analysis forecasting and budgeting. The calculation and analysis of costs in decision-making and management control. Management control as an operational mechanism. The systems of strategic control and strategic cost management.

In this course, we will explore how changes in geopolitical and geoeconomic landscapes can influence corporate strategies. The analysis will focus on the dynamics of key actors of change (Europe, USA, China, etc.), with a specific emphasis on their impact on global markets. Participants will be required to engage in discussions based on academic articles, book chapters, and scientific publications.

The use of economic and financial information to manage competitive advantage. Models for the analysis of economic and financial performance. Parameters for the valuation of the profitability of a company. Financial sustainability for the tax performance of a company. Strategic sustainability of a company’s performance. Economic and financial benchmarking. Budget analysis for the management of vendor client relations. Strategic control systems and performance monitoring (Balanced Scorecard). Simulation techniques for economic and financial performance. Performance management.

Explore the dynamic intersection of AI and innovation management in our comprehensive course. Gain practical skills and strategic insights to harness AI’s potential for driving innovation and shaping the future of organizations.

The course covers the strategic framework within which managers take decisions and turn their knowledge and capabilities into actions. We explore the essential concepts and tools of strategy and explain the positioning of companies in a variety of settings. You develop the skills needed to perform competitor analysis and understand how strategy formulation, deployment and effective execution relate to competitive advantage.

The course provides a framework for understanding and analysing investment and financial decisions of corporations. Lectures and readings provide an introduction to present value techniques, capital budgeting, capital structure decisions, corporate cost of capital, initial and seasoned equity offerings and an introduction to corporate risk management.

An effective marketing strategy requires a deep understanding of the mechanisms that regulate the perception of value for the customer. The course explores the processes related to the articulation of marketing plans in different contexts and environmental sectors. Market orientation; segmentation and positioning; product development; pricing and management of distribution policies. Integrated communication.

Discover the pivotal course, Innovation Management & Technology Outlook, where the participant will delve into the intricate interplay between innovation strategies and emerging technologies. Gain invaluable insights to navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape and lead transformative initiatives within a manager own organization.

This course provides the relevant knowledge for comprehending and managing a business financial performance. Specifically, it focuses on the measuring and understanding of financial and value creation ratio, on cost analysis for business decision making on performance measurement systems for supporting implementation and monitoring of business strategy. The course finally provides an analytical perspective of business analysis.

The course focuses on the process of value creation in the operative system, clarifying the definition of the structural characteristics: the expanded production system and fixing the boundaries of the company; vertical integration policy and production decentralization; managing the material flow, stocks and warehouses; process of planning production activities; procurement policies and management of the supply system.

The course, to be held in an international business school, also encompasses current issues such as lean production, the use of RFID technologies and mass customization.

The course is aimed at professionals who want to undertake a path of information, training and updating in the area of sustainability in all its forms (economic, social and environmental).

The course provides cutting-edge information, economic skills, and tools for analyzing markets, financial products, necessary for private bankers, consultants, asset managers within banks and insurance companies, foundations, or for those in private practice.

This course provides students with in-depth knowledge of market analysis, financial modeling, and entrepreneurship to create and refine innovative business models tailored to industry demands and consumer preferences.

In a company the number of people who take on responsibilities and make decisions is far greater than its organigram depicts. An accurate understanding of decision-making mechanisms and the development of the ability to enforce the principles of the company are a key part of pursuing business objectives. Through individual and group exercises, the course makes participants more aware of their skills for negotiating with counterparts so that they can more effectively pursue their objectives. The latter are consistent with the mission of the company, based on shared values.

The challenge of innovation passes through people. To create business innovation we need conscious leaders, able to facilitate the work of heterogeneous teams and get the most out of people both in terms of problem finding and change making. In the course, starting from what the neurosciences have taught us about how people “work”, we are going to decline an innovative way of people management that can help us, even at cross-cultural level, to improve the drivers of performance.

The course is designed in order to give the participants the tools to carry out their final project work. Participants will be divided into groups.

With a data driven approach, at the end of this module, participants should be able to identify a business idea, to turn it into a business opportunity, presenting a value proposition, eventually creating the adequate business model to meet both business and organizational needs.

Specifically, starting from the definition of success, the course aims at providing the knowledge for enabling the appropriate management strategy to define deliverables and planning activities, foreseeing the resources needed to achieve project objectives.

Participants in our program enjoy the flexibility to choose an elective course in Innovation, Business Transformation and Regeneration. Thanks to this elective you have the opportunity to tailor your learning experience to suit your aspirations.

The International Week is a deep dive into the Innovation Management, Business Transformation and Entrepreneurship themes. The week is specifically designed with lectures, company visits and focus sessions.

Due to the fast evolution of digital technologies, every year some topics of the International Week may vary.

During the last edition of the master, the courses organised thanks to the guidance of Professors Mahesh Rajan, Professor & Faculty Director, Executive Education Programs, Lucas College and Graduate School of Business for San José State University (CA) were:

• Data Mining & Big Data Analytics, held by Dr. David Czerwinski and Dr. Shaonan Tian
• History and Culture of Silicon Valley, held by Dr. Anu Basu
• Managing Innovation at Scale, held by Dr. Raj Minhas
• Network Effects in Sustainable Supply Chains, held by Dr. Arvinder Loomba
• Go to Market Strategy, held by Dr. Yugan Sikri
• Venture Capital Funding, held by Dr. Sudhir Kadam
• Blockchain Technologies, held by Dr. Robert Schwentkler

Company visits were carried out in the Ford Greenfield Labs, AKQA, Amazon Fulfillment Center, Plug and Play Tech Center, Jabil (Blue Sky Innovation Center) and IDEO.