Management Development Programme
Tackle contemporary business challenges with confidence
Today’s business environment presents unprecedented and unique challenges for managers. While profitability continues to be a top priority, successful managers must now also navigate technological advancements, shifting market trends, changes in consumer behaviour, workforce demographics and environmental and ethical concerns.
The Management Development Programme from Imperial Executive Education is designed to equip you with a comprehensive tool kit to confidently tackle emerging business challenges. Over six months, the programme helps you develop the cross-functional skills necessary to thrive in management and leadership roles. Guided by the school's distinguished faculty, you will gain insights from their practical experience in organisational management, finance, marketing and analytics, helping to shape your authentic management style.
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Key takeaways
By the end of this programme, you will be able to:
Take high-impact decisions with a holistic view of finance, accounting and marketing
Create your personalised management tool kit to enhance your effectiveness as a manager
Implement management strategies for leading diverse teams
Drive positive business outcomes through diversity and adaptive leadership
Make informed and effective business decisions and judgements
Evaluate and harness new technologies, innovations and tools
Leverage sustainability as a source of value in your organisation and how you can impact the triple bottom line
Solve strategic challenges using proven concepts and frameworks
What you will learn
Develop your own authentic leadership style and gain the tools and knowledge to manage, organise and lead your team.
Module 1: Orientation
Module 2: Assessing Your Strength as a Manager and Leader
Module 3: Leading with Authenticity and Mindfulness
Module 4: Motivating Mechanisms
Module 5: Conflict Resolution and Team Cultures
Hands-on activities include:
Identify personality types and discuss their significance for collaboration and decision-making
Discuss the relevance and growing significance of mindfulness in leadership
Determine how you can measure the success of your leadership strategies
Explore ways to transform your team into a high-performance entity
Prepare to extract value from data and make better decisions that improve business outcomes and provide a competitive edge.
Module 6: A Crash Course in Analytics
Module 7: Predictive Analytics
Module 8: Analytics Using Machine Learning (ML)
Module 9: Optimisation
Module 10: Prescriptive Analytics
Hands-on activities include:
Share a successful application of data analytics within your organisation
Interpret data visualisations and consider how to communicate findings to stakeholders
Explain how ML can allow leaders to perform descriptive and predictive analytics with more complex models
Construct an end-to-end business analytics plan
Apply a contemporary approach to marketing that harnesses data analytics, digital channels and technologies for understanding and reaching customers.
Module 11: Marketing Trends and Transformation
Module 12: Consumer and Market Insights
Module 13: Marketing Strategy and Management
Module 14: Marketing Measurement
Hands-on activities include:
Describe the pace of change within marketing to identify key trends and technologies
Explain the key principles of digital transformation and its application in marketing
Use ChatGPT to build a report and identify its limitations
Discuss the role of attribution modelling to help build an effective channel marketing mix
Be empowered to scrutinise your organisation’s finances and speak confidently about it to make informed managerial decisions and contribute to strategic planning.
Module 15: Introduction to Financial Statements
Module 16: Financial Statement Analysis
Module 17: Financial Management
Module 18: Securities and Valuation
Module 19: Capital Structure and Financing
Hands-on activities include:
Read and interpret real-world financial statements
Evaluate an organisation’s financial position, performance and potential based on an annual report, ratio and common size analysis
Make capital structure decisions using trade-off and pecking order theories and empirical facts
Discuss the purpose of the corporation and debate about sustainability issues - shareholder vs stakeholder view of the corporation
Equip yourself with the frameworks and tools to navigate complex business challenges, manage resources and drive strategic decision-making.
Module 20: Thinking Strategically
Module 21: The External View – Strategic Position
Module 22: The Organisation View – Leveraging Resources and Capabilities
Module 23: Strategic Change and Transformation
Module 24: Strategic Problem-Solving
Module 25: Capstone Project
Hands-on activities include:
Define a business environment in terms of strategy and the triple bottom line
Explain how sustainability impacts decisions relating to strategic position
Compare the different approaches to formulating strategy depending on the business environment
Apply a framework to solve a strategic challenge
Programme highlights
Learn from a curriculum that includes emerging trends such as sustainability, AI/ML, analytics, DE&I and innovation.
Engage in weekly try-it activities, discussions and assignments to delve into programme concepts.
Network and find inspiration through live sessions and discussion boards with global peers.
Address a real-world business problem from your field and propose solutions through a capstone project.
Benefit from live interaction and recorded interviews with industry experts.
Enjoy access to videos and learning material for up to 12 months from the programme start date.
Distinguish yourself with a certificate from Imperial Executive Education.
Build a powerful network of accomplished professionals and have a pathway to gain Associate Alumni status.
Leverage your learning facilitator's industry experience and expertise to receive guidance, feedback and answers during live sessions.
Capstone project
The capstone project helps you apply programme insights on leadership, marketing, analytics, accounting and finance, and strategy to scenarios specific to your organisation or industry. You will apply functional knowledge to analyse real-world issues, evaluate socially responsible solutions and prepare a strategic report. By working on the capstone, you will learn to create effective strategies that can be implemented in your organisation.
Case studies and industry examples
Real-world case studies and industry examples are paired with key concepts throughout the programme. These will give you the opportunity to see not only how organisations solve business problems but also how they can struggle to remain successful if they do not evolve and respond to disruption.
Marks and Spencer
Understand Marks and Spencer's decision to initiate an intellectual property infringement claim against Aldi over its Colin the Caterpillar cake.
Zara
Discover how Zara revolutionised the fashion industry with its innovative business model and rapid supply chain strategy.
BP
Examine BP's significant shift from an international oil organisation to an integrated energy organisation, outlining a strategy to achieve net-zero emissions.
Diageo
Learn how Diageo re-evaluated its leverage policy amid restructuring efforts.
Marvel
Analyse Marvel's transformation from a comic book brand into a globally dominant movie franchise.
Kodak
Discuss how Kodak's failure to adopt digital technology led to its significant decline.
Management Development Programme with Imperial Executive Education
The Management Development Programme has been designed with the same careful balance of teaching, hands-on coursework and training that Imperial College London values across all of its programmes. As part of Imperial College London, one of the top ten universities worldwide, Imperial Executive Education drives global business and social transformation through the fusion of business, technology and an entrepreneurial mindset. We attract brilliant minds and provide the environment to foster innovative thinking, resulting in groundbreaking ideas that unlock business opportunities.
Meet the faculty
Programme Director; Senior Teaching Fellow (Strategy and Organisational Behaviour), Imperial College Business School
Penny Hoffmann-Becking teaches strategy, business problem-solving, organisational behaviour and leadership on a number of MBA and undergraduate programmes at Imperial College ...
Professor (Organisational Behaviour and Leadership); Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI); Co-director of the Gandhi Centre for Inclusive Innovation, Imperial College Business School
Sankalp Chaturvedi’s research focuses on leadership, mindfulness and collaboration mechanisms in teams. His articles have been published in many academic journals, including t...
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Computational Optimisation Group within the Department of Computing, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College Business School
Calvin Tsay’s research interests are in the areas of optimisation algorithms, process dynamics/control, optimisation for machine learning and process systems engineering. Tsay...
CEO, Target Internet Ltd. Programme Director and Lecturer, Imperial College Business School
Daniel Rowles has nearly 23 years of experience in digital marketing and digital transformation. As CEO of Target Internet, he is responsible for ensuring that the digital mar...
Principal Teaching Fellow, Imperial College Business School
Jolande Bot-Vos teaches financial and management accounting in several master’s, executive and undergraduate programmes. Prior to teaching, she was a management consultant at ...
Associate Professor of Finance, Imperial College Business School
Cláudia Custódio 's focus is corporate finance. She is a research associate of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECG...
Certificate
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Imperial Executive Education.
Note: You will earn the Associate Alumni status upon successful completion of the programme. Visit the Associate Alumni page to find out more.
FAQs
How do I know if this programme is right for me?
After reviewing the information on the programme landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the programme brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this programme is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated programme advisor will follow up with you very shortly.
Are there any prerequisites for this programme?
Some programmes do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the programme landing page, as well as in the programme brochure. If you are uncertain about programme prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at learner.success@emeritus.org for assistance.
What are the requirements to earn a certificate?
This is a graded programme. You will be required to complete a combination of individual assignments, quizzes, and a final project. Each component carries a certain number of points and a cumulative score of 75% is required to pass and obtain your professional certificate.
Will I be guaranteed a job upon completion of the programme?
The primary objective of this programme is to give you the skills you need to be prepared for a job in this field. While eligible participants will receive career coaching and support and may receive introductions to our hiring partners, job placement is not guaranteed.
How much time will I be expected to devote to this programme?
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
How will I spend my time in this programme?
You will divide your learning time between viewing recorded coding demos, video lectures, contributing to class discussions, completing assignments, projects, and knowledge checks, and attending optional live sessions with industry experts and programme leaders.
How is the programme administered? Can the programme be accessed anytime?
The programme is accessed through the custom learning portal. This portal will give you access to all programme-related content such as video lectures, assignments, and discussions. Live office hours will be conducted using a webinar tool. The video lectures and assignments are accessible weekly throughout the programme. In the event you miss a live session, a recording will be made available.
Do I need to attend live sessions every week?
Faculty video lectures are recorded, allowing you to watch these on your own schedule. However, participation in optional live sessions and discussion boards is highly encouraged. Live sessions will give you the opportunity to draw on the coding experience of our industry-experienced course leaders to answer your questions and help reach your learning goals. The discussion boards are also an integral part of the learning experience, giving you and your peers the opportunity to learn together, along with guidance from the moderators.
Can I download the programme videos?
You can download video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. However, the video lectures are only available for streaming and require an internet connection.
How do I interact with other programme participants?
You can communicate with other participants through our learning platform. You will be able to form groups based on your interests and location. A direct messaging feature is also available through the platform.
What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programmes said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the programme delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the programme in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course. A dedicated programme support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
What are the requirements to earn the certificate?
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programmes are designed to fit into your working life. This programme is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please contact us at learner.success@emeritus.org if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.
What type of certificate will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.
Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Do I receive alumni status after completing this programme?
No, there is no alumni status granted for this programme. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the programme brochure.
How long will I have access to the learning materials?
You will have access to the learning platform and all programme materials (videos excluded) for one full year following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
What equipment is needed or the technical requirements for this programme?
To successfully complete this programme online, you must have access to a device meeting the minimum requirements, found here. In addition, Microsoft Office or similar product and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts in all programmes. Please check the learning platform on the first day of class.
Do I need to be online to access the programme content?
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet and video content is not available for download. You can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. Video lectures must be streamed via the internet and webinars and small group sessions will require an internet connection.
What is the programme fee for the programme and what forms of payment do you accept?
The programme fee is shown at the top of this page.
Flexible payment options, group enrolment benefits and referral bonus are available.
Tuition assistance may be available for participants who qualify. Please contact your programme advisor to discuss.
What if I don’t have a credit card – is there another mode of payment accepted?
Yes, you can do the bank remittance via wire transfer. Please contact your programme advisor for more details.
Is there an option to make flexible payments for this programme?
Yes. Flexible payment options are available for this programme. We partner with loan partners to offer you flexible and transparent loan options. More information about loan financing is available here. Installment payments are also available—you can find the options here.
Does the programme fee include taxes? Are there any additional fees?
Yes, the programme fee is inclusive of any taxes with the exception of GST for Singapore residents.
Who will be collecting the payment for the programme?
Emeritus collects all programme payments, provides learner enrollment and programme support, and manages learning platform services.
Are there any restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the programme?
Programme fees for Emeritus programmes with Imperial Executive Education may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.
What is the programme refund and deferral policy?
For the programme refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Programme Advisers or call us at +44 208 629 1765 (UK) / +1 315 509 2976 (US) / +65 3138 2451 (SG)
Flexible payment options available.
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