We’re investing in your lifelong learning journey.
UC Business School offer the MBA alumni the opportunity to apply for one free course per year.
This gives you an opportunity to upskill the knowledge and expertise that you developed through your MBA study and to stay up-to-date on the latest emerging trends and growth areas.
A limited number of spaces are available each year for this programme. Preference will be given to alumni who demonstrate how the chosen course will impact their current employment and community as well as demonstrate their commitment to the MBA programme and/or MBA Graduate Association.
Suggested Course Options for 2026:
MBAM624 Global Business: Advocacy, Influencing and Negotiation
This course explores the framework for influencing and negotiation in international business and organisational development. The content incorporates business strategy, management psychology, legal, intellectual property, marketing, and supply chain perspectives. The course activities include seminars and discussions, accompanied by practical experience in preparing for, and participating in a range of face-to-face negotiations.
Dates: Friday 5 June, Saturday 6 June, Friday 12 June, Saturday 13 June
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Location: Rehua 702
MBAM627 Inclusive Leadership and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to become an inclusive leader. As such, we will discuss optimal ways to learn about, plan for, encourage, and manage diversity in organizations. We will analyze the realistic, business, and moral arguments for diversity. You will learn about the many ways in which marginalized individuals experience workplace bias, and you will learn about bias-free strategies to recruit, select, and retain future and diverse talent. Additionally, you will work on a group project with an actual organization to hone your inclusive leadership skills and focus on enhancing DEI initiatives and/or reduction of bias. This active-learning course relies on the latest empirical research and provides practical skills for managing tomorrow's workforce.
Dates: Friday 27 February, Saturday 28 February, Friday 6 March, Saturday 7 March
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Location: Rehua 702
MBAM629 AI Strategy Development and Deployment
This course examines how organisations can strategically develop, deploy, and scale artificial intelligence initiatives to achieve competitive advantage. Students will learn to evaluate AI opportunities, build business cases for AI investments, navigate ethical and governance challenges, and lead AI-driven organisational transformation.
This is a non-technical course designed for general management students who will lead AI initiatives without necessarily building the technology themselves. The course emphasises strategic decision-making, change management, and value creation through AI rather than coding or algorithm development. Through case studies, executive frameworks, and practical exercises, students will develop the skills to bridge the gap between technical AI capabilities and business strategy.
Dates: Friday 11 September, Saturday 12 September, Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Location: Rehua 702
*Any other course is at the discretion of the MBA Director. Please contact us for more information.
