THE MDX DUBAI MBA

Students choose any two modules from the following list provided that this does not lead to a named area of emphasis. Some combinations may not be feasible due to timetabling restrictions.

In this course students will advance their knowledge and skills acquired from the project management fundamentals module. Student will learn to apply industry standard best practices, tools and techniques in managing individual projects from initiation through to closing, and portfolio of projects. This includes applying decision tree analysis for project decisions, financial budgeting, hands-on experience in using Microsoft Project software for managing projects, financial and non-financial risk analysis. This module will also focus on the application of data analytics in project management to improve project outcomes. Finally, the course explores statistical quality control and assurance methods for project managers as well as the application of agile and lean methodologies.

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of project management. Students will gain an understanding of what project management encompasses and how it can be integrated into business strategy, structure, and management. The course explores the requirements to become a project management professional including what it means to be a project manager, negotiation and conflict management, as well as dealing with the triple constraints of time, cost, and scope. The module will allow students to develop their understanding of the PMI project management process groups and associated knowledge areas including project initiation project planning, controlling and monitoring a project, as well as properly closing a project – all necessary for successful project execution. This module will set the foundation for the Applied Project Management module, and it is structured to assist students who wish to undertake the PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification exams.

This pathway provides you with the theoretical and practical insights required to face the modern challenges of the business of healthcare.

The aim of this module is to presents an overview of the business of healthcare and how healthcare organisations can use the principles and practices of performance excellence to gain and sustain competitive advantage in an environment marked by rapid regulatory changes, intense competition and significant technological, economic, social and industry changes. Students will learn how to apply tools from business and the social sciences, especially economics, total quality management and strategy, to address challenges faced by managers, patients, and policy makers in the health sector. Emphasis will be placed on the application of total quality management and/or continuous quality improvement initiatives in improving efficiency and cost optimisation in a healthcare setting. Tools for TQM will be discussed and demonstrated through casework. We will aim for broad coverage of health care, including products and providers, but we will pay special attention to patients. Students will be able to apply these methods to affect change throughout their organization.

The aim of this module is to provide students with a broad understanding of the challenges facing healthcare senior executives in managing a health information system. It is also designed to provide context for the growing discussion on health information exchange and its impact on the internal and external environments shaping the healthcare industry. The process of organising and coordinating the performance of a healthcare facility. At the same time, the rapidly growing field of health and human services requires an entrepreneurial and innovative mind-set as well as continuous improvements. This module will help students develop essential competencies through the mastery of international innovative best practices in healthcare information management.\n\nIncreasing the quality of care by decreasing the cost of care through optimised processes and technology is an interesting and challenging mission. Senior managers in healthcare are increasingly required to execute the administrative and the business aspect of a health care institution through innovative alignment of clinical and non-clinical staff, insurance companies, government bodies as well as partner and research organisations. Strengthening the scientific and practical knowledge of informatics as well as innovation management competences for the healthcare industry is the focus of this module and provides far-reaching benefits in the personal as well as the professional spheres.

The Finance specialisation provides a deeper understanding of financial issues in the workplace. You will study the following two modules:

The aim of this module is to develop in students an advanced understanding of the theory and practice of international finance and risk management. The module rigorously examines the framework in which firms make their financing and risk management decisions with an emphasis on firms operating in an international environment. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the organisation, workings and instruments of the foreign exchange, bond and offshore financial markets; an understanding of international finance theories and current empirical evidence; an understanding of the financial (interest rate and foreign currency) risks faced by firms and the methods used to identify, measure and manage these risks; an understanding of the applications of financial derivative instruments; and an understanding of the pricing mechanics of financial derivative instruments.

This module will enable the student to build an understanding of the financial decisions based on the fundamental theories of finance. It focuses on issues which affect the firm’s value and shareholders’ wealth. Empirical findings and their implications on decision strategies will be covered. The module will discuss financial incidences and appropriate actions required to be taken to mitigate the impact. Valuation of assets, capital structure and financing decisions based on real case studies will be the focus of this module.

The Marketing pathway focuses on providing you with an in-depth understanding of marketing issues. You will study the following two modules:

This module aims to develop student knowledge of the theory and of contemporary marketing communications. Candidates who work in or aspire to work in marketing will develop an ability to think and act as a professional marketer in completing the module. The module comprises a thorough review and critical analysis of nascent theoretical frameworks and will focus on the practical application to real-world scenarios. The student will learn to use skills in both marketing as well as general business communication.

The aim of this module is to develop students’ knowledge and skills for understanding the complexity of the new digital landscape. The module provides a critical context in which to analyse the current digital developments. In particular, the module will facilitate students’ learning of e-marketing models, social media and e-tailing in order to produce a coherent digital marketing strategy.

This pathway is focused towards providing you with a deeper understanding of how operations and logistics contribute towards improving efficiency, responsiveness and profitability of an organisation. You will study the following two modules:

This module seeks to broaden students’ knowledge of specialized areas of supply chain management, and focuses on strategic and operational processes in the entire network of business that transform inputs (e.g. raw materials and information) into value-added finished products and services for end customers. In particular the module aims: to examine current developments in the fields of purchasing, logistics and demand-supply balancing of local and global multi-echelon supply chains; to familiarize students with key techniques for tackling related issues, leading into critical discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of those techniques.

"The aim of this module is to learn how operations strategy can add value to the business and how to integrate this strategy with the corporate/business strategies and with those of other functional areas. The module aims at enabling the student to evaluate the design of processes, products and services from the perspective of efficiency, responsiveness, quality and productivity.",

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship pathway provides an insight reflecting the pioneering and avant-garde spirit of the UAE and the region where SMEs, Family Business and Free Zones are common. You will study the following two modules:

This module discusses how Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) require a different organisation and strategic approach. It aims to create an understanding about the reality of SMEs in various cultural and socio-economic settings, enabling students to manage the challenges within the SME business environment. During this course, students examine two perspectives suitable to the study of entrepreneurship: the Internal and External perspectives. The internal perspective helps students identify key capabilities and internal competencies to enable entrepreneurs and SMEs to develop and implement sound and sustainable strategies and manage operations and planning. The external perspective looks at how SMEs can understand and prepare for the challenges and opportunities presented by external factors. The module facilitates the development of an operational plan in which students will learn, practice and apply the necessary academic and practical knowledge and skill sets, including team working, required for the establishment of a new business, as well as an understanding of the complexities relating to the functioning of a small business.

This module discusses how Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) require a different organisation and strategic approach. It aims to create an understanding about the reality of SMEs in various cultural and socio-economic settings, enabling students to manage the challenges within the SME business environment. During this course, students examine two perspectives suitable to the study of entrepreneurship: the Internal and External perspectives. The internal perspective helps students identify key capabilities and internal competencies to enable entrepreneurs and SMEs to develop and implement sound and sustainable strategies and manage operations and planning. The external perspective looks at how SMEs can understand and prepare for the challenges and opportunities presented by external factors. The module facilitates the development of an operational plan in which students will learn, practice and apply the necessary academic and practical knowledge and skill sets, including team working, required for the establishment of a new business, as well as an understanding of the complexities relating to the functioning of a small business.

The Business Analytics pathway provides an insight into the skills, technologies and practices for continuous exploration and investigation into past business performance, and how to drive business planning. Students will study the following two modules:

This module aims at providing students with thorough knowledge of Data Science enabling them to immediately participate as a Data Science team member on several analytics projects in an array of business verticals. It further aims at creating a vendor neutral environment for students to develop business analytical perspective and apply it in any technological environment and any chosen business vertical (Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations and so on).

This course aims to provide students with a background in research methodologies and data analysis with a main focus on the applications of modern applied econometrics. Students will acquire an understanding of data collection methodologies, how to use, communicate, and interpret statistics in a wide range of business and management problems. Expertise will be developed in the use of appropriate computational software packages such as SPSS and STATA.\n\nThe knowledge gained during the course of this module will help students make sense of data as it emerges from the operations of business and the economy. Using the tools covered in this module will help students develop a superior understanding of the performance of business as well as the environment within which businesses operate.