Knowledge Management

Knowledge and information are extremely valuable commodities, requiring careful management and strategic use for organisations in the modern global business context. As a result of the need for these complex skills, LSBF have developed the knowledge management specialisation of our MBA programme. The course, delivered 100% online through Study Interactive, has been designed to provide you with the skills necessary to reach organisational objectives and to gain a vital competitive advantage. During the course you will learn to identify and effectively manage essential corporate information and intellectual assets.

Entry Requirements

UK undergraduate degree or equivalent any subject area, English levels 5.5 IELTS (5.5 in all bands)or equivalent, Relevant work experience is an asset, but no work experience is required. Students who fail to meet academic requirements can be assessed on their relevant work experience (3 years management experience minimum for mature study route). Start dates is Every 12 weeks.

Stage I

Marketing and Business Environment, Accounting and Managerial Finance, Systems and Operations Management, Research Methods.

Stage II

Strategic Management and Leadership, Corporate Reporting, Performance Management and Control, Research Methods.

Stage III

Online Dissertation and Research Methods.

The module is designed to strategically integrate essential technology into company strategies, so as to meet current and future organisational needs. On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

• Discuss technology planning and positioning and the role they play in creating technology strategy via a range of analytical tools and frameworks.
• Plan entrepreneurial action and how it can contribute to the formation of technology strategy in organisations of all sizes.
• Understand how technological strategies are linked to business success, and assess the efficiency of existing strategies and technical operations.
• Scrutinise the impact of power, politics and culture on the application of technology in all organisations.
• Evaluate technology configuration needs, the resultant changes and how they affect an organisation’s performance.

The effects of globalisation have affected all elements of today’s business world, necessitating an efficient, strategic response from the managers of today’s competitive international organisations. This module has been specifically designed to develop your understanding of the international business environment, core global strategies and the elements of global marketing plans. On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

• Scrutinise the principal approaches to global marketing, evaluating the establishment and implementation of effective global marketing decisions, policies and strategies.
• Examine the key marketing practices employed by international organisations.
• Create and appraise a marketing plan and the range of advanced skills required to take it worldwide.
• Assess the global marketing environment, analysing its impact on the formulation of a specific global organisation’s marketing strategy.
• Identify management problems in international marketing, including an evaluation of market entry strategies and courses of action within the situation-dependent context.

Career Direction

Knowledge management is a vital component of the business strategy of all leading international organisations. Developing knowledge management skills through LSBF will therefore leave you perfectly prepared for a leadership or high-level management position at an extensive range of these organisations, worldwide. A small selection of the career functions available to you will include top management, senior consultancy and internal knowledge management.