Program Presentation
Nowadays, management training is essential for personal development. Not every advance in a professional career can be exempt from a high-level management training to enrich the professional curriculum in a formal manner that complements the experience.
Work demands nowadays, in a highly competitive world, do not allow time off work for long periods of time or simply the high speed of change obliges that businesses require a professional to be updated continuously in short periods of time.
Associate's Degree / Specialization in Strategic Management is a response to these needs and is aimed at achieving a solid background in Business Administration and Management for those who have the decision to enrich their professional training with solid knowledge and management skills.
Who is the programme for?
The methodology of the proposed training, coupled with clarity, amplitude and didactic content design, allows aiming the Strategic Management program to professionals from different areas, with or without experience in the field. The program is for those who wish to extend and consolidate their knowledge to apply it to the workplace or who are pursuing career towards the strategic direction in order to enhance their career.
Diploma
The successful completion of the Program will allow the student to obtain the degree of Specialization in STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, issued by the University where he or she has registered.
Program Structure
The credit structure of the Strategic Management program is shown in the following table. It should be noted that the duration is merely indicative, as the methodology followed integrates the knowledge and skills to be acquired in each part through integrative exercises of knowledge acquisition and internalization of project practices:
| CREDITSa | |
|---|---|
| 1ST Part: Subjects | 38 |
| 2ND Part: Final Coursework | 10 |
| TOTAL | 48 |
a. The equivalence in credits may vary according to the university where he/she has enrolled. One (1) ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credit is equivalent to 10 + 15 hours. If the student is enrolled in a university that does not belong to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), the relation between credits - hours may vary.
Duration
The program in Strategic Management has 48 credits.
The duration of the program in Strategic Management varies between 9 and 12 months, depending on the student's dedication. In this period of time, the student must have successfully passed all the evaluated activities and approved the Final Project, if any.
Objectives
General Objective:
- Provide a solid formation in Business Administration and Management for those who have the decision to enrich their professional training with solid knowledge and executive skills.
Specific Objectives:
- Understand the whole process of the administrative functions and business processes.
- Understand the role of ICT in business management.
- Know the tools and techniques of strategic management.
- Know the strategic management process integrally.
Career Opportunities
Some of the career opportunities of the Strategic Management program:
- Functional manager.
- Area Director.
- Advisor.
Study Plan
The Strategic Management program consists of 10 subjects, and in the case of the Specialization, Post Graduate or Expert, a Final Coursework or Project called Final Specialization Project.
- 1ST PART: SUBJECTS (380 HOURS)
The subjects provide knowledge and understanding of Strategic Management, from its theoretical, conceptual and historical foundations, to its organizational, administrative, social and economic implementation.
The objective is to obtain a global, comprehensive and holistic view of Strategic Management.
Relevant subjects and hours that make up the program are shown in the following table:
| 1ST PART: SUBJECTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | SUBJECTS | HOURS |
| 1 | Business management and administration | 40 |
| 2 | Cost Management and Control | 30 |
| 3 | Financial Management | 40 |
| 4 | DStrategic Management and Planning | 40 |
| 5 | Strategic Management of Human Resources | 30 |
| 6 | e-Business and its Integration with Corporate Management Systems | 50 |
| 7 | Marketing | 40 |
| 8 | Project Planning and Management | 40 |
| 9 | Engineering, strategy and management of ICT systems | 40 |
| 10 | Organizational Management and Leadership Techniques | 30 |
| TOTAL | 380 | |
These subjects, despite being independent of each other, are self-contained and are structured according to a consistent pedagogical order. Each is divided into basic thematic units or chapter, the content includes printed material to be studied to satisfactorily answer the various assessment activities.
- 2ND PART: FINAL SPECIALIZATION PROJECT (100 HOURS)
In the case of Specialization, Post Graduate or Expert, the last phase of the program is devoted to the development of the Project.
| 2ND PART: FINAL SPECIALIZATION PROJECT | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | SUBJECTS | HOURS |
| 1 | Final Specialization Project | 100 |
| TOTAL | 100 | |
Management
- Dra. Silvia Aparicio.
Doctora en Ciencias Económicas por la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid y Licenciada en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por la Universidad de Cantabria. Directora Académica Internacional del Área de Desarrollo Directivo, Organización Empresarial y Recursos Humanos de la Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana, FUNIBER. - Dr. Cristina Hidalgo González
Doctor of CC. Business Administration from the University of León. Professor of the Department of Applied Economics at the University of León. - Dr. Rubén Calderón Iglesias
Doctor of Economics from the University Antonio de Nebrija, Spain. Professor of International Ibero-american University. - Dr. Carmen Lilí Rodríguez Velasco
Doctorate in Education, International Ibero-american University (in process). Master in Occupational Psychology and Organization at the University of Havana, Cuba. International Academic Coordinator from the Management Development Area, Business Organization and Human Resources, FUNIBER.
Teaching staff and Authors
- Dr. David Barrera Gómez. Engineer Doctor from the Polytechnic University of Cataluña and MBA from the Superior Technical School of Industrial Engineers of Barcelona, UPC. Business consultant, technology and business solutions. Professor of International Ibero-american University.
- Dr. Roberto M. Álvarez. Doctor of Project Engineering, Polytechnic University of Cataluña, Spain. Master in Project Management and Design, Polytechnic of Milan, Italy. Professor at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Professor of International Ibero-american University
- Dr. Sergio Balarezzo Saldaña. Rector of Investigation of the University of Piura. Peru
- Dr. Francisco J. Hidalgo Trujillo. Doctor in Engineering Projects: Environment, Safety, Quality and Communications, Polytechnic University of Catalonia. Advisor and consultant of organizations. Analyst of strategic processes and business development.
- Dr. Manuel Maeda Takeuchi. Professor of Engineering and Business Administration Programs, University of Piura, Peru. Management Experience in Administration, Corporation Projects, Administration Operations and Administration and Finance.
- Dr. Cristina Hidalgo González. Doctor of CC. Business Administration from the University of León. Professor of the Department of Applied Economics at the University of León.
- Dr. Olga Capó Iturrieta. Doctorate in Engineering Projects: Environment, Safety, Quality and Communication at the Polytechnic University of Cataluña Responsible of the Projects Area of the Institute of Agricultural Research (INIA), Chile.
- Dr. Eduardo García Villena. Doctor in Engineering Projects: Environment, Safety, Quality and Communications, Polytechnic University of Cataluña. Academic Director of the Environment Department of the Iberoamerican University Foundation.
- Dr. Rubén Calderón Iglesias. Doctor in Economics from the University Antonio de Nebrija, Spain. Professor of International Ibero-american University.
- Dr. Salvador Rus Rufino. Doctor in Philosophy, from the University of Navarra. Doctor in History from the University of León. Professor at the University of León. Director of the Department of History of Family Business, University of León.
- Dr (c). Saúl Domingo Soriano. Doctor candidate at the University of León. Master in Business Management from the Catalan Institute of Technology in Barcelona. Master in Consulting and Information Technology e-Business from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Director of Master Final Projects and Specializations, FUNIBER.
- Dr. Diego J. Kurtz. Doctorate in Engineering and Knowledge Management by PPGEGC - UFSC. Master's in International Business - Wiesbaden Business School, Germany. Core Research for Sustainability Management (www.ngs.ufsc.br) and Junior SME Dynamic Project Researcher (www.dynamic-sme.org). Program Coordinator and Professor at FUNIBER.
- Dr. Julién Brito Ballester. Doctor in Education from the Iberoamerican International University. Master’s Degree in Labor and Organizational Psychology, University of La Havana, Cuba. Master's Degree in Human Resources Management from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Master's Degree in Systemic Coaching from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. International Consultant and Expert in Human Resources Management, Training, Development and Professional Skills.
- Dr (c). Andrea Gutiérrez Jiménez. Doctoral in Projects, International Ibero-american University (in process). Masters in Human Resources and Knowledge Management at the University of León, Spain. Program Coordinator and Professor of FUNIBER.
- Dr. Carmen Lilí Rodríguez Velasco. Doctor in Education from the International Iberoamerican University, Master in Occupational and Organizational Psychology from the University of Havana, and Bachelor in Psychology from the Central University of Las Villas, Cuba. Academic Coordinator and Professor at the International Iberoamerican University.
- Dr (c). Daniela Torrico Villarroel. Doctoral in Projects, Marketing investigation, International Ibero-american University (in process). Máster in Business Administration (La Salle Business Administration). Master in Marketing and Business Distribution (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). Program Coordinator and Professor of FUNIBER.
- Dr (c). Lina Pulgarín Osorio. Doctoral in Projects, International Ibero-american University (in process). Master in Integrated Management: Prevention, Environment and Quality, Polytechnic University of Cataluña. Program Coordinator and Professor of FUNIBER.
- Ms. Antonio Vega. Diploma in Administration and Direction from ESADE. Master in Human Resource management and Consultancy in Organizations from the University of Barcelona. Coach and Consultant in Strategic Planning, Leadership and Organizational Development. President in Humanize Foundation.
- Ms. María Eugenia Luna Borgaro. Masters in Human Resources and Knowledge Management at the University of León, Spain. Expert on Human Resources Management and Management Skills. Professor of FUNIBER.
FUNIBER Training Scholarships
The Iberoamerican University Foundation (FUNIBER) allocates periodically an extraordinary economic item for FUNIBER Training Scholarships.
To apply, please fill out the information request form that appears in the web of FUNIBER or contact directly the Foundation’s headquarters in your country that will inform you if you need to provide some additional information.
Once the documentation is received, the Evaluation Committee will determine your application's eligibility for the FUNIBER Training Scholarship.