Strategic Management

Course ID
MSET14
Department
MSET
Campus
UVIC
Credit
8

The main objective of this module is to develop common knowledge in all participants and to delve deeply into the concepts and current tasks of senior management. 

It will also allow reflection on the transition from a functional vision – of an area or department – to a global and systemic vision of the company as a whole and its environment, from the integration of functional strategies in business strategies to the critical implications of corporate strategy in its broadest conception.  

And also to acquire the knowledge, techniques and instruments to lead changes in the company, both from a strategic point of view and those linked to innovation: the process of strategy implementation; the art of turning change projects into reality and strategies for their implementation; and leadership in strategic change management in its most complex and undoubtedly most important variable: organisation.       

This module covers the following themes:

  • Economic environment
  • Strategic management
  • Strategy and innovation (Decision-Making Process)
  • Startups and corporate entrepreneurship
  • Family business strategy and organisation

UVic MBA is not a common training program: it is a transformative experience. It provides functional experts from diverse areas such as finance, marketing, engineering, etc. with comprehensive knowledge in organizational management.

The MBA jointly promoted by CEIBA and University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia, gives a vision of the organization as a complex and interactive puzzle, in which the different pieces have to follow a joint strategy and a coherent operational plan. Thus, business problems are approached from a strategy standpoint with a focus on people. Because running an organization is not a simple management problem, the program provides the keys for competent leadership in constantly changing environments.

Link to the UVic program webpage

Entry requirements

The MBA has the following specific admission requirements:
• a university degree.
• professional experience is key to exploit the networking potential of the MBA to establish fruitful connections between the university, professionals and students.
• pass the admission interview with the coordinators

Program duration

The MBA last one and half year. The coursework takes place during the first two semesters. The research, thesis writing and defense take place during the third semester.

Admission procedure

Applicants are required to provide the following material to accompany their application:
o CV
o Letters of recommendation
o Transcripts and a copy of previous degree
o A proof of payment of the application fees
o A copy of the candidate’s passport

Graduation requirements

– successfully complete all compulsory courses
– submit a research thesis (at least 20 000 words) and successfully pass the viva-voce defense before the thesis defense committee.