The MBA program is more than just an educational investment; its true value lies in meeting the needs of learners while aligning with the demands of the global business landscape. This program prepares students to tackle challenges in administration, management, and business processes with confidence and effectiveness.

By merging the rigorous academic standards of OTHM with the practical, hands-on approach of Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) programs, students receive a well-rounded and diverse educational experience. This not only deepens their understanding of international business practices but also sharpens their adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills, positioning them for success in today’s fast-changing business environment.

Graduates of the program earn dual qualifications, reinforcing their professional expertise across key areas of business management:

• Master of Business Administration from Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U).
• Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from OTHM, demonstrating advanced competency in navigating workforce transitions.

Qualities of effective leadership

Learners will explore the making and developing of powerful leaders.

Developing interpersonal skills

Connecting and bonding with people within the commercial sectors is extremely important for good business. This module trains learners in skills to improve and enhance communication techniques to create strong bonds.

Motivating and influencing people

Inspiring people to create a unity of direction within business.

Making decisions

Doing the right things in the right way at the right time. Learners will look at the process of making a good decision.

Creativity and problem-solving

Do problems pose a threat or are they an opportunity to improve? Here, learners will figure out how to turn a problem into an advantage.

Studying and using management theories

There are many theories concerned with management and the various models developed from these theories. This module looks over these theories with real-life examples.

The external operating environment of business

Planning for influences on the business outside your control.

Culture and ethics

The culture and ethics involved in the business world today.

Governance and directorships

Structuring and controlling a business in a professional way.

Analysing the competition

What are my competitors doing, how are they doing it, and why are they doing it? Reviewing and analysing competitors’ actions to enhance managerial roles.

Marketing strategy

Creating an effective and successful market presence. Looking at the development of marketing strategies to create successful marketing campaigns.

High performance sales

Learners will grasp the key elements of successful selling.

E-Marketing communication

Understanding and using effective electronic messages to market.

Customers and their needs

Ensuring that your customers are recognised and valued.

Strategic human resource management

Human Resource Management must play a central role in the strategy of any organization. It is concerned with people as an asset of the business.

Recruiting and CPD

Getting the best people. Developing the best people. Keeping the best people.

Measuring and rewarding performance

Knowing and measuring how your people are performing.

Interpreting business accounts

Using and understanding the litmus tests of business health.

Tools of financial analysis

Resources, tools, and techniques to keep a finger on the pulse of the business.

Managing cash and working capital

Cash, cash flow, and working capital. The lifeblood of business.

Exercises in quantitative techniques

How to use and understand key figures.

Impact of technology on business

Analyse and exploit the role of e-business within a business sector.

Innovation and R&D

Creating commercial advantage from innovation and research.

Implementing and managing quality systems

Right first time, right every time. The place of quality in business strategy.

Strategic planning tools

Resources, tools, and ideas to help create an effective business strategy.

Strategic and systems management

Options for strategic direction. Making the right choices for your business.

The business plan

Creating a plan that targets the stated aims and objectives of a business.

Developing high-performance teams

Cohesion and teamwork that enhances business performance.

Managing projects

Getting things done. Using the right tools to run projects.

Strategies for growth

This module explores the different ideas of growth and the various tools, measures, and controls at a manager’s disposal in planning for growth.

Leadership Development

• Qualities of Effective Leadership: Learners will explore the making and developing of powerful leaders.
• Motivating and Influencing People: Inspiring people to create a unity of direction within business.
• Developing High-Performance Teams: Cohesion and teamwork that enhances business performance.
• Making Decisions: Doing the right things in the right way at the right time. Learners will look at the process of making a good decision.

Interpersonal Skills and Communication

• Developing Interpersonal Skills: Connecting and bonding with people within the commercial sectors is extremely important for good business. This module trains learners in skills to improve and enhance communication techniques to create strong bonds.
• E-Marketing Communication: Understanding and using effective electronic messages to market.
• Customers and Their Needs: Ensuring that your customers are recognized and valued.

Strategic Thinking and Business Planning

• The Business Plan: Creating a plan that targets the stated aims and objectives of a business.
• Strategic Planning Tools: Resources, tools, and ideas to help create an effective business strategy.
• Strategic and Systems Management: Options for strategic direction. Making the right choices for your business.
• Strategies for Growth: This module explores the different ideas of growth and the various tools, measures, and controls at a manager’s disposal in planning for growth.

Financial and Analytical Skills

• Interpreting Business Accounts: Using and understanding the litmus tests of business health.
• Tools of Financial Analysis: Resources, tools, and techniques to keep a finger on the pulse of the business.
• Managing Cash and Working Capital: Cash, cash flow, and working capital. The lifeblood of business.
• Exercises in Quantitative Techniques: How to use and understand key figures.

Innovation and Problem-Solving

• Creativity and Problem-Solving: Do problems pose a threat or are they an opportunity to improve? Here, learners will figure out how to turn a problem into an advantage.
• Innovation and R&D: Creating commercial advantage from innovation and research.

Operational and Management Skills

• Studying and Using Management Theories: There are many theories concerned with management and the various models developed from these theories. This module looks over these theories with real-life examples.
• Implementing and Managing Quality Systems: Right first time, right every time. The place of quality in business strategy.
• Managing Projects: Getting things done. Using the right tools to run projects.

Business Environment and External Factors

• The External Operating Environment of Business: Planning for influences on the business outside your control.
• Impact of Technology on Business: Analyze and exploit the role of e-business within a business sector.
• Analyzing the Competition: What are my competitors doing, how are they doing it, and why are they doing it? Reviewing and analyzing competitors’ actions to enhance managerial roles.

Marketing and Sales

• Marketing Strategy: Creating an effective and successful market presence. Looking at the development of marketing strategies to create successful marketing campaigns.
• High-Performance Sales: Learners will grasp the key elements of successful selling.

Human Resource Management

• Strategic Human Resource Management: Human Resource Management must play a central role in the strategy of any organization. It is concerned with people as an asset of the business.
• Recruiting and CPD: Getting the best people. Developing the best people. Keeping the best people.
• Measuring and Rewarding Performance: Knowing and measuring how your people are performing.

Governance and Ethics

• Governance and Directorships: Structuring and controlling a business in a professional way.
• Culture and Ethics: The culture and ethics involved in the business world today.

In addition to the entry requirements, candidates applying to the program are also assessed for their suitability by the admissions committee before joining the program to ensure that they can acquire and benefit from the program.

Entry requirements:

To enroll this program, learners must possess one of the criteria below:

• A Bachelor’s qualification in Majors from accredited universities;
• Or a Level 6 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 6 Diploma must be from organizations that are authorized to issue qualifications and have been accredited.

English requirements:

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
• Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent.

Please note: SIMI and eUniversity reserve the right to make admissions decisions based on the requirements of recognized agencies and the global quotas of the program.

To complete the program, students are required to:

1. Attend all online courses and achieve a PASS.

2. Complete all e-Micro Credentials.

3. Complete assignments for the following subjects:

• Leadership and People Management (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
• Business Research Project (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
• Operations Management (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
• Financial Decision Making (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
• Sustainable Business Practices (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
• Strategic Human Resource Management (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)

4. Complete the Capstone Projects Stage (60 UK/30 ECTS Credits):

• Capstone Projects
• Defend Capstone Projects

The program is designed to give students the flexibility to manage their own schedules, with the final outcome determined by an end-point assessment. However, to ensure timely completion, it's essential that students follow the class schedule closely. Falling behind may result in delayed graduation, and if the program exceeds the allowed time, students will be required to pay a maintenance fee. The program is designed to be completed within 18 months.

Phase 1: Orientation (1 month):

• In this phase, you'll receive detailed guidance on how to study independently and complete your assignments. You’ll have 1 month to explore the learning model, understand the study methods, and get comfortable interacting with the system. The programs at eUniversity of France are fully automated, giving you the flexibility for a completely self-directed learning experience.

Phase 2: Learning and e-Micro Credential Exams (10 months)

• Once students are familiar with the learning process, they will begin the first course according to the schedule.
• After completing each course, students can take a 60-minute exam consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions. Upon achieving a PASS, they will receive an e-Micro Credential certification.
• Students will repeat the above steps and complete all courses to finish Phase 2.

Phase 3: End Point Assessment (6 months):

The End Point Assessment is the final evaluation phase. During this stage, students must complete all required assignments. Students are required to complete:

Assignments:

• Leadership and People Management
• Business Research Project
• Operations Management 
• Financial Decision Making
• Sustainable Business Practices
• Strategic Human Resource Management

Capstone Projects:

A Capstone Project is a writing assignment that requires students to apply what they've learned to real-world scenarios. It typically involves in-depth research or a practical application of knowledge, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding and skills in a comprehensive way.

Phase 4: Recognition of Results and Graduation (1 months)

After completing the three phases and achieving a PASS or higher, students will be considered for graduation and awarded their degree. The recognized results include:

• Leadership and People Management (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
• Business Research Project (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
• Operations Management (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
• Financial Decision Making (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
• Sustainable Business Practices (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
• Strategic Human Resource Management (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
• Capstone Projects (60 UK/30 ECTS Credits)

The Qualifications Awarded:

1. Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration from OTHM
2. Bachelor of Business Administration from Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U)