Executive General Management Programme (EGMP 66)

The Executive General Management Programme (EGMP) is a certificate programme designed for functional managers aspiring to move into a general management role to develop core business skills and competencies, which would equip them to handle issues involving cross-functional areas.

Programme Framework & Contents  
Moving from delivering a functional strategy to responsibility for business strategy requires a broad perspective and additional knowledge. The EGMP prepares participants for this challenging transition by focusing on Business Environment, Individual and Organizational Competencies, Functional Knowledge (Key Business Areas) and Strategic Perspective.

Business Environment
An understanding of the fast-changing environment and its impact on business is crucial for success. Topics include Business, Government and Society, Managerial Economics (Micro & Macro), Business Law and General Commercial Knowledge

Functional Knowledge
An appreciation of key concepts and activities within the primary management functional areas and interconnections among them is essential for aligning the functional areas with the business strategy. Topics include Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Operations Management, Information Systems Management and Marketing

Strategic Perspective
This module integrates the functional Knowledge gained earlier and allows the managers to take decisions and develop strategies that are appropriate for different environments. Topics include Corporate Strategy & Innovation, Ethics and Governance, Business Simulation Game

Individual and Organizational Competencies
Continuous enhancement of individual and organizational competencies, business performance is crucial.
Topics include Organizational Structures and Processes, Organizational Behavior and HR, Business Statistics, Resource Optimization and Entrepreneurship

Programme Objectives

• Introduce contemporary business models and practices to the participants.
• Develop competence in the disciplines and skills associated with general management.
• Provide guidance to think through advanced business strategies with a global perspective.

Who Should Apply

• Mid-career professionals with potential for growth and graduates with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Technologists seeking to broaden their knowledge of business and move on to general management responsibilities as business heads