The Structure of the Course  

The Programme consists of three cycles of lectures, lasting eighteen months, and the postgraduate dissertation.

- The first cycle is composed of an induction weekend and eight units beginning in October and ending in June of the first year.

- The second cycle is composed of six units, beginning in October and ending in April of the second year.

- The third cycle is the Dissertation which must be submitted within nine months from the completion of the taught part. 

The lectures are held in three-day sessions, which take place one weekend a month (Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday). An introductory session is given one month before the unit to help executives prepare for the unit. For each unit two online structured discussions take place between the unit leader and the students. 

Each unit is mainly taught over one weekend. During the lectures the subject is presented, case studies are analysed and workshops and essays on the matters covered are assigned. Usually these essays comprise of an analysis of a real situation in the company where the student is employed.   

In between the units students are welcome to contact their professors and discuss any matter of concern. In addition, discussion boards and emails are encouraged. Students also visit industries that are linked to a particular unit.