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Master of Management (MM): Strategic Foresight & Governance

This program is designed for aspiring and current managers who want to develop the advanced skills needed to lead organizations in an era of rapid change and uncertainty. It integrates the core principles of strategic foresight with the rigorous methodological governance for which the university is known. The program emphasizes practical application through an extensive, real-world capstone project.

Program Structure

Total Duration: 150 Hours

Phase 1: Workshops & Courses (50 Hours)

  • Duration: 10 weeks (5 hours/week)
  • Format: A blend of online live sessions, self-paced learning, and interactive workshops.

Modules:

  1. Foundations of Strategic Foresight (10 hours):
    • Introduction to future studies and key foresight concepts.
    • Scanning the environment for weak signals and emerging trends.
    • Scenario planning and developing plausible future narratives.
    • Practical exercises: Building a trend radar.
  2. Advanced Methodological Governance (10 hours):
    • Principles of responsible governance and ethical leadership.
    • Tools for governance frameworks and decision-making in complexity.
    • Integrating governance into strategic planning.
    • Case studies from various sectors.
  3. Future-Ready Leadership & Organizational Design (10 hours):
    • Leading with a foresight mindset.
    • Developing agile and resilient organizational structures.
    • Change management and fostering a culture of innovation.
    • Interactive session: “Leading for Unknown Futures.”
  4. Strategic Management & Innovation (10 hours):
    • Disruptive innovation and business model transformation.
    • Strategic resource allocation in uncertain environments.
    • Measuring and communicating strategic foresight’s value.
    • Workshop: Creating a Strategic Roadmap.
  5. Project Methodology for Capstone (10 hours):
    • Structuring and defining a foresight-based project.
    • Data collection, analysis, and synthesis.
    • Project management tools and methodologies (Agile, PMBOK).
    • Proposal development and presentation skills.

Phase 2: Strategic Foresight Capstone Project (100 Hours)

  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Format: Individual or team-based project with dedicated mentorship.

This is the core of the program, where participants apply their knowledge to a real-world challenge. Each candidate will select a specific industry, organization, or social issue and conduct a full foresight exercise.

Project Milestones:

  1. Project Proposal & Validation (15 hours): Candidates will work with a mentor to define their project scope, research questions, and key deliverables. They will choose a challenge related to an area such as supply chain disruption, future of work, technological transformation, or sustainability.
  2. Environmental Scanning & Trend Analysis (30 hours): Participants will systematically gather information, identify key drivers of change, and analyze emerging trends. They will use specialized tools to document their findings.
  3. Scenario Development (25 hours): Based on their research, candidates will develop 3-4 detailed future scenarios. They will articulate the drivers, implications, and key uncertainties for each scenario.
  4. Strategic Recommendations & Report (20 hours): Participants will analyze their scenarios and develop a set of actionable strategic recommendations for an organization. The final report will include a detailed summary of their foresight process and findings.
  5. Final Defense & Presentation (10 hours): Candidates will present their project to a jury of academic experts and industry professionals. The defense will focus on the rigor of their methodology, the creativity of their scenarios, and the practicality of their recommendations.

Evaluation & Certification

Evaluation will be based on:

  • Workshops & Quizzes (20%): Active participation and performance on practical assignments.
  • Capstone Project Report (60%): Assesses the quality, depth, and methodological rigor of the foresight project.
  • Final Defense (20%): Evaluates presentation skills, clarity of thought, and ability to defend findings.

Certification: Upon successful completion, candidates will be awarded a Master of Management: Strategic Foresight & Governance from Methodologica Governance University. The title reflects the high-level, practical expertise in both forward-thinking strategy and sound governance.