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EMBA DUBAI OVERVIEW OFPROGRAM

by Prof.Chris Abraham


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CONTENTS

PART 1 WHAT REALLY IS MANAGEMENT ALL ABOUT

PART 2 EVOLUTION OF EMBA CURRICULUM

PART 3 SPJAINs APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

PART 4 LOGIC FOR DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE OF THE EMBAPROGRAM

PART 5 PEDAGOGY AND EVALUATION

PART 6 WHAT IT CALLS FOR FROM EMBA PARTICIPANTS


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WHAT REALLY IS MANAGEMENT ALLABOUT?

Is it an art or science?

What does it involve

Management processes

Theories of management

General principles of management

Managerial transformation process


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Is it an art or a science?

Is management an art or science

Art

Expression of creative skill in a visual form e.g. painting, sculpture

Creative activities e.g. painting music, drama

Subjects of study concerned with human culture

Science

Systematic study of structure and behavior of physical and natural worldthrough observation and experiment

Organized body of knowledge

How can art co-exist with science-How?

Art makes use of organized knowledge i.e. science, applies it in the light ofrealities to get desired result

Diagnosing by book, design wholly by formula, managing by memorizingprinciples

One may have to compromise. The ability to compromise without least


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Management Process

Working with others.

Working through others.

Achieving organization objective.

Working efficiently.


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How the management process

is achieved Planning

Staffing

Organising

Directing

Controlling


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SYSTEMS APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT


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GENERAL PRINCIPLES OFMANAGEMENT

1.Division of work

Specialization

2.Authority & responsibility

Related to one another. Authority is combination of position &personal intelligence,experience,moral worth, etc

3.Discipline

4.Unity of command

Orders from one superior only

5.Unity of direction

Each group of activities with same objective - only one head and oneplan


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6.Subordination of

Self interest secondary to organisation interest to genera

interest

7.Remuneration

Fair

8.CentralisationThe extent to which authority is concentrated or

dispersed

9.Scalar chain

Highest to lowest rank should not normally be departedfrom but which can short circuited when following it isdetrimental


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10 Order

Organization in the arrangement of things and people

11.Equity

Justice

12.Stability

Danger and costs of people turnover of tenure

13.Initiative

Permit subordinates to exercise it

14. Espirit de Corps

In union there is strength - the importance ofteamwork and communication in obtaining it


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GROWTH OF EMBA

1st program by University of Chicago in 1940

Only from 1990s that real impetus of EMBA wasreceived

Now over 120 programs all over the world + 50 inUSAm+20 in UK, Germany, Spain, Australia, France,Brazil, India.

Increasingly, corporates are appreciating the value of

experienced trained EMBAs.


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Evolution of EMBA curriculum

1950s - not academic enough.

1960s criticized for not being research oriented vague ,shifting.

1970s 90s raised admission & teaching standards, increased

research, classic 2-year program.

1990s criticism too academic less of practical skills. 2002 Management Education Task Force Recommended inputs:

- basic management skills such as CommunicationLeadership

development.- Change management capabilities.

- Prepare managers for global adaptability.


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SPJAINs APPROACH TOMANAGEMENT EDUCATION

SPJAINs entrepreneurial approachRisk taking

Looking for opportunities

EMBA in India targeted at large Indian corporate where

MBAs from top 10 B-schools dont goFMB at sons and daughters of those in family business

Both niche areas

Innovative ways of identifying and utilizing resources

ADMAP in PG program Mentorship in EMBA, FMB

Shortcomings of part-time EMBA programsConcepts studied in class not reinforcedNo experiential learningTheoretical knowledge not applied


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SPJCM AND THE EMBA PROGRAM

All the strengths acquired by SPJAIN in thedesign, architecture and implementation of theEMBA program are now available to SPJCM.

This therefore means that the SPJCM program

will be in outlook, have unique pedagogy, andbe innovative


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LOGIC FOR THE DESIGN ANDARCHITECTURE OF EMBA PROGRAM

Education to be imparted

Knowledge

Skills

Attributes

Special emphasis

General management capabilitiesStrong functional depth plus well-rounded general

management perspective

Decision-making skills

CustomizationLearning to learn

Architecture

Phases


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THE EMBA CURRICULUM ARCHITECTURE

CAPACITY AND DESIRETO LEARN

Quantitative Financial Accounting

Economics

Quantitative Techniques

It in Business

Pre Foundation

DISSERTATION

BUSINESS STRATEGY INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS

INTEGRATIVE COURSESCORE SUBJECTS

MANAGING CULTURAL

DIVERSITY

ELECTIVE 1

ELECTIVE 2

OPERATIONSMANAGEMENT

MARKETINGMANAGEMENT

FINANCE MANAGEMENT

PEOPLE & PERFORMANCE

BUSINESS LAW

OPERATIONS

MANAGEMENT

MARKETINGMANAGEMENT

FINANCE MANAGEMENT

COST MANAGEMENT

PEOPLE & PERFORMANCE

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

ATTRIBUTES

SELF AWARENESS CURIOSITY AND

CREATIVITY

CAPACITY AND DESIRE

TO LEARN

DECISION MAKING

THRUOUGH SIMULATION

DECISION MAKING SKILLS

INTEGRATION

COMMUNICATION

TEAM BUILDING

LEADERSHIP

DECISION MAKING SKILLS- MARKSTRAT

FOUNDATION

SKILLS

KNOWLEDGEPEDAGOGICOBJECTIVES

PHASE


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Pre foundation

Compulsory subjectsFoundation

Compulsory subjects in functional areas

IntegrationFunctional strategies plus integration of functional

strategy with overall business strategy

Customization

Compulsory skill enhancing subjects

Electives

Capstone dissertation


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PEDAGOGY AND EVALUATION

Pre-class preparation (during off-contact period)

Classroom sessions (during contact period)

Lectures

Concept discussion, clarification and synthesis

Case discussion

Experiential exercises

Application exercises

Group work

Problem - solving

Case - study


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PEDAGOGY AND EVALUATION

Assignments submissions (during off-contact period)

Conceptual exercises

Application exercises

Use of technology

Wireless Internet for projects / assignment submissions

E library- EBSCO

SMART Classrooms Video-conferencing


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WHAT IT CALLS FOR FROM EMBAPARTICIPANTS

Scrupulously adhering to the pedagogy involving:

Pre-class preparation

Active participation in the classroom process

Participation in the group-work process

Application exercises during off-contact period

Doing assignments on time without fail during off-contact period

Smart /creative/timely data collection

Analysis and problem solving


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WHAT IT CALLS FOR FROM EMBAPARTICIPANTS

Time management About 15-20 hours/week over and above contact classes

How have SPJain's EMBA participants in India/Dubaibenefited

Unanimous feedback - Learning enormous

Young middle - managers being involved in strategyformulation

Fast - track promotion

Lateral shift in functional area

General management positions


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Wish you all the best!!!!

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