Postgraduate Executive

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WHY A NANODEGREE IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT?

TRANSCENDENTAL

Rapid globalization demands leaders who can think and act beyond borders

ADAPTABLE

Executives need flexible, high-impact learning that fits into their demanding schedules

TRANSFORMATIONAL

Organizations seek leaders who can drive transformation, not just manage operations

LEADERSHIP

Combines insights from both local and international experts to offer a well-rounded leadership experience

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ACCELERATED LEARNING FOR HIGH PACED PROFESSIONALS

The Postgraduate Executive Nanodegree in Global Leadership Management is specifically designed for working executives aiming to make a global impact. It provides participants with an opportunity to learn from a diverse pool of superlative leaders. The objective of this program is to equip professionals with the strategic vision, global perspective, and leadership competencies needed to drive transformation within their organizations and beyond. For each of the 8 modules of the program, a high-impact hybrid mode of study is designed, where a trio comprising a local faculty member, a foreign faculty member, and an industry expert will share their knowledge and expertise with the participants. Participants will be able to gain new insights into global industry practices and corporate leadership trends.

WHY ENROLL

8 Month Program

(1 Module a Month)

Led by a powerful trio:

academia (local & global) + industry expert

Flexible Mode of Delivery

- Wednesday from
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (self-learning)
- Saturday from
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (on-campus)

Readiness for

Global Leadership

MODULES

(3 CREDIT HOURS EACH)

- Capstone Project

(6 credit hours)

- Total Credit Hours:

30

- Eligibility Criteria:

16 years of education + 3 years of experience

MODULE 1:

"The ability to think critically is the difference between a manager who simply reacts and one who leads."

Indra Nooyi, Former CEO of
PepsiCo

CRITICAL THINKING FOR MANAGERS

  • Explore interplay between critical and creative thinking
  • Discover their necessity for effective problem solving
  • Learn techniques of critical thinking application
  • Experiment with various problem-solving approaches
  • Learn the neuroscience behind decision making and choices

72% of managers and executives consider critical thinking essential

- American Management Association

FACULTY

Dr Naveed Yazdani

DR NAVEED YAZDANI

Dean, Dr Hasan Murad School of Management (HSM)
Professor, Department of Management

PhD Management, University of Management and Technology, Pakistan

MBA, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan

MS Management, University of Management and Technology, Pakistan

MBBS, King Edward Medical College, Pakistan

CHRIS LIASSIDES

Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration &
Economics, University of York Europe Campus, Greece

MBA, University of Birmingham, UK

Chris Liassides

An industry expert will also be a part of the module.

MODULE 2:

"The most effective leaders are those who stay true to their values and inspire others to do the same."

Howard Schultz, Former
CEO, Starbucks

AUTHENTICITY IN LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE

  • Examine authenticity as the foundation of trustworthy leadership
  • Understand how leaders are perceived as genuine and reliable
  • Challenge common myths about authenticity as a fixed trait
  • Explore how authenticity is cultivated and recognized by others
  • Learn to lead change with sincerity, dignity, and personal integrity

Organizations that promote authentic leadership experience a 30% increase in employee trust and a 23% uplift in overall team performance-Vorecal

FACULTY

DR ALI HAIDER CHAUHAN

DR ALI HAIDER CHAUHAN

Assistant Professor, Department of
Management

PhD Management, University of Management and Technology, Pakistan

MBA Management, State University of West Georgia, USA

DR LESLIE SZAMOSI

Professor of Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior, CITY
College, University of York Europe Campus, Greece

PhD Management, Carleton University, Canada

DR LESLIE SZAMOSI

An industry expert will also be a part of the module.

MODULE 3:

"Brand is the reason someone pays $4.00 for a coffee instead of $1.50."

Howard Schultz, Former
CEO of Starbucks

BUILDING STRONGER BRANDS

  • Master the art of creating and managing powerful brands
  • Explore cutting-edge strategies for scaling brands
  • Gain insights into innovative approaches to modern branding
  • Apply branding techniques through real-world case studies
  • Engage in extended simulation focused on modern branding challenges

Strong brands generate 6x the market share of their competitors

- Bain & Company

FACULTY

DR HUMERA IMTIAZ

DR HUMERA IMTIAZ

Assistant Professor, Department of
Marketing

PhD Management, University of Management and Technology, Pakistan

PhD Consumer and Marketing Analysis, Utara University, Malaysia

THILINA DK

Senior Lecturer & Director Business Design and Transformation Cube, University
of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

MBA, Postgraduate Institute of Management,

University of Sri Jayewardenepura (PIM),

Sri Lanka

DR LESLIE SZAMOSI

An industry expert will also be a part of the module.

MODULE 4:

"You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate."

Chester L. Karrass,
Negotiation expert and
author

NEGOTIATION MASTERY

  • Recognize negotiation as a key value-creating skill in organizations
  • Understand the role of negotiation in everyday professional life
  • Learn techniques to build influence and gain competitive advantage
  • Strengthen your confidence through practical negotiation exercises

Investing in negotiation training yielded significant returns, with some companies achieving a 75:1 ROI

- Wilson Learning Worldwide Inc

FACULTY

ALY RAZA SYED

ALY RAZA SYED

Chairperson, Department of Management
Assistant Professor

MBA International Business, Helsinki School of Economics and Business
Administration, Finland

DR AJANTHA S. DHARMASIRI

Professor of Management, Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM),
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

PhD Management, Postgraduate Institute of

Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura,

Sri Lanka

DR AJANTHA S. DHARMASIRI

An industry expert will also be a part of the module.

MODULE 5:

"If you don’t innovate fast, disrupt your industry, disrupt yourself, you’ll be left behind."

John Chambers, Former
CEO, Cisco Systems

GLOBAL INNOVATIVE MINDSET

  • Explore innovation as a core driver of competitive advantage
  • Understand the global imperative for organizational innovation
  • Examine how innovative cultures shape forward-thinking teams
  • Learn how to develop and nurture innovators within organizations
  • Adopt a mindset that embraces change, creativity, and disruption

Firms that innovate globally by sourcing ideas and talent from across borders are 1.6x more likely to be top performers in their industry

- McKinsey & Company

FACULTY

DR RAMLA SADIQ

DR RAMLA SADIQ

Associate Dean, Dr Hasan Murad School of Management
Assistant Professor, Department of Banking and Finance
Director MBA Program

PhD Islamic Banking and Finance, University of Management and Technology

Pakistan

DR SAMANEH SOLEIMANI

Professor of Marketing and
Entrepreneurship, Australian Institute of Business, Australia

PhD in Marketing, University of South Australia

DR LESLIE SZAMOSI

An industry expert will also be a part of the module.

MODULE 6:

"Take care of your employees and they’ll take care of your business. It’s as simple as that."

Richard Branson, Founder,
Virgin Group

HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

  • Recognize human capital as a critical driver of organizational success
  • Explore strategic approaches to core HR functions
  • Understand the impact of recruitment, compensation, and performance systems
  • Learn to align HR practices with organizational goals

Organizations with effective HCM practices have 26% higher revenue per employee

- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

FACULTY

DR IQBAL MEHMOOD

DR IQBAL MEHMOOD

Assistant Professor, Department of
Management

PhD HRM and Employment Relations, Auckland University of Technology, New
Zealand

DR MARIJA RUNIC

Associate Professor of HRM, University of
Novi Sad, Serbia

PhD in Industrial Engineering and HRM, University
of Novi Sad, Serbia

DR LESLIE SZAMOSI

An industry expert will also be a part of the module.

MODULE 7:

"The ability to bring diverse perspectives to the table is not just a good thing, it’s essential for companies to stay competitive in today’s global economy."

Kenneth Chenault, Former
CEO of American Express

CROSS-CULTURAL LEADERSHIP AND INTELLIGENCE

  • Understand the role of cultural intelligence in effective leadership
  • Navigate global business environments with cultural sensitivity
  • Develop skills to lead diverse teams across borders and contexts
  • Learn strategies to build inclusive, globally-minded organizations

Cultural diversity in leadership is linked to 36% better team performance and 25% higher profit margins-Deloitte

- The Inclusion Imperative Report (2017)

FACULTY

DR SHUMAILA NAZ

DR SHUMAILA NAZ

Associate Professor, Department of
Management

PhD Management Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, China

DR ALEXANDROS PSYCHOGIOS

Professor of Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior,
Loughborough Business School, Loughborough University, UK

PhD Industrial & Business Studies, The University
of Warwick, UK

DR ALEXANDROS PSYCHOGIOS

An industry expert will also be a part of the module.

MODULE 8:

"The goal of financial planning is not just to accumulate wealth, but to align resources with purpose."

Larry Fink, Chairman and
CEO of BlackRock

STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING

  • Gain expertise in managing financial information
  • Learn effective internal planning, analysis, and decision-making
  • Decode financial and non-financial reports

Companies with formalized financial planning processes are 30% more likely to achieve their revenue goals

- Alexander & Co

FACULTY

ADEEL SALAM SHAIKH

ADEEL SALAM SHAIKH

Associate Professor, Department of Banking
and Finance

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), CPA, Toronto, Canada

MALCOLM PROWLE

Professor of Performance Management,
Nottingham and Gloucestershire Business School, UK

Masters in Accounting & Finance, University of
Lancaster, UK

MALCOLM PROWLE

An industry expert will also be a part of the module.

Learning Investment: PKR 299000

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