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Why you need this MBA programme

Are you one of the majority of mangers who find themselves in the position of having many years experience in the financial services industry, but in just one or two functions?
Which means that you're not totally sure of yourself because of the gaps in your overall business perspective which you feel could hinder your advancement up the corporate ladder? Ever thought of an MBA?
And then, of course, you're so busy that finding the time to rectify the problem, and at the right level, is almost impossible...

Well, this 5 Day MBA is just for you!
Specially designed for the busy manager who wants to get ahead in their career and who needs to get to grips with a business programme in a time and cost effective manner. See below for Programme Outline

Here's how it works

This 5 day MBA course is designed to give you a thorough overview of how business works and the way that each function interlinks; planning the business (strategic thinking); doing the business (operations management); managing the business (people and resources); marketing the business; financing the business (finance for non-financial managers). It focuses on the business issues surrounding companies in a regulatory framework applying to the finanical services industry today e.g.the move away from rules based regulation and its implications. The course delivers an understanding of the industry’s unique challenges and a comprehensive overview of what everyone should know to manage an organisation.

It does not intend to replace a traditional MBA with its theory, written assessments and reflective time. Instead you use debate, syndicate work and case studies to embed the learning. Rather than provide a standard generic set of modules we have built this programme to focus on the challenges that exist in the financial services industry, for example, when you look at strategy you will address the risks to this industry and consider how your business should manage those risks.

Who should attend?

This 5 day MBA course is designed especially for busy managers who want to gain a good overview of business procedures and their interconnectivity. It is also suitable for newcomers to to the industry wishing to gain an understanding of how ‘the whole thing works’ and a ‘foot up' the management ladder. You will need to be an agile and alert thinker as there is lots to learn and do in only five days!

How delegates will benefit

This course will give you a greater understanding of the financial services industry and your involvement in it. It will also provide you with practical business skills, including how to manage and motivate staff, and give you the ability to:

Understand the implications and restrictions on a regulatory based industry
An overview of FSA regulations
Think strategically using a practical strategic tool set
Use a variety of management tools and techniques to manage people and resources
Understand process and operations management
Understand the strategic function of marketing, leading to
Knowing how to become a customer-centric organisation
Master financial analysis

Training Approach
This is a highly interactive course. You will learn by active participation during the seminar through the use of the training materials, seminar manual, group exercises, practice and action planning. Numbers will be limited, so that every delegate may receive personal attention.

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5 Day MBA Programme Outline

Module 1

PLANNING THE BUSINESS (STRATEGIC THINKING)
The programme starts with strategy because until you know where you want to go, the risks, the options and the external factors to manage then you are not likely to get there. This is an intensive day where you focus on the big picture and the economic, political, technological and social impacts that must be taken into account when building your strategy.

Structure of the Industry	Business Opportunities and Threats
Inter-dependencies of Different Sectors	SWOT Analysis
Legislation	Integration, Expansion and Competitive Strategies
The Role of the Treasury	Creating Corporate Alignment
FSA Regulation & Governance	Creating a Corporate Strategy - Our Future Direction

Module 2

DOING THE BUSINESS (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT)

Operational management is where you can influence the profitability of the business and make a real difference to the quality of the service you provide. It is also a common root cause of disaster when neglected. Learn how to identify the risk areas, set up effective controls with management information that allows you to see when performance changes for better or for worse.
General Management Principles	Definitions of Risk and Compliance Risk
The Management System	Responsibilities of Risk, Audit and Compliance
Process and Structures	Operational Risk Management
Systems and Controls	Risk and Compliance Based Monitoring
Effective Monitoring and Control	Understand the Shift of Focus in ARROW2 v ARROW1
Business Improvement Techniques	Reporting Results & Remdial Action

Module 3

MARKETING THE BUSINESS
Marketing encompasses everything about the offer the company makes to its customers. Questions about what we should sell, to whom, at what price and how do we reach our markets need to be answered. Today you will become the marketing team for a new company with a unique proposition, what you have to do is create the marketing plan to turn this into reality. Up for the challenge!

The 7 Steps of Marketing Strategy Development	The Marketing Mix
Understanding the Buying Process	Positioning and Our USP
Market Segmentation	Advertising & Promotions in a Regulated Environment
Differentiation vs Cost Leadership	Marketing Economics
Product Life Cycle	Customer Relationship Management
Understanding Margins & Pricing Strategies	Where Do We Want To Be?

Module 4

FINANCING THE BUSINESS
Money, money, money… An essential ingredient for every business from capital funding to cash flow management. Today you will learn the essentials of business finance and how to use the essential ratios to make judgements about the degree to which the business stacks up and can fund future operations and developments.

The Nature of the Firm	Different Models of Growth
Understanding Financial Statements	Supply and Demand
Ratio Analysis	Opportunity Cost
Management Accounting	Elasticity
Forecasting & Budgeting	Marginal Utility

Module 5

MANAGING THE BUSINESS (PEOPLE AND RESOURCES)
Money is not the only resource you will need, good people and sound systems for managing them are essential particularly in financials services which relies heavily on people delivering the services we provide. How often have you judged the service of a company based on one or two interactions with its people? To build, retain and motivate that resource to achieve your goal is what today is about. People as a resource and how your leadership style will set the tone for your business.

The Strategic Management of Staff	The Role of Motivation, Empowerment, Delegation
Planning for Organisation Goals	Teamworking & How to Get Results Through People
The Nine Box Talent Matrix	Your Leadership Style
Talent Management & Succession Planning	Effective Monitoring and Control
The Impact of Reward Systems	Discovering the Voice of Authority

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