Zahra Shah

The FT masters level diploma for board directors is delivered in the UK and Asia, and is a formally accredited, post-graduate level qualification for current and aspiring non-executive directors. It’s approved by Pearson Education Limited as meeting the criteria for Pearson's Self Regulated Framework.

Based on the local Corporate Governance Code and built upon the principles it contains, the Diploma covers all aspects of successfully running a company and the important role the… Show more

The FT masters level diploma for board directors is delivered in the UK and Asia, and is a formally accredited, post-graduate level qualification for current and aspiring non-executive directors. It’s approved by Pearson Education Limited as meeting the criteria for Pearson's Self Regulated Framework.

Based on the local Corporate Governance Code and built upon the principles it contains, the Diploma covers all aspects of successfully running a company and the important role the non-executive director plays in maximising value and ensuring long term sustainability.

Completed over 6 months, this comprehensive, in-depth course covers content on everything a non-executive director should know, including soft skills and behaviours needed to be an effective board member. It includes the following 5 modules:

- The Effective Non-Executive Director

- Director’s Duties and Liabilities

- Board Structure and Performance

- Risk Management and Internal Control

- Audit and Financial Reporting
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This is a CPD certified course delivered over 10 weeks that focuses on the core pillars of business: strategy, finance and people, guided by thought leaders and LSE experts. In particular, it covers areas such as: leading with influence, economics for managers, competitive strategy, corporate strategy, financial accounting, management accounting, analysing financial statements, in the mind of the manager, nudging behaviour and organisational culture as a leadership tool.

The course is… Show more

This is a CPD certified course delivered over 10 weeks that focuses on the core pillars of business: strategy, finance and people, guided by thought leaders and LSE experts. In particular, it covers areas such as: leading with influence, economics for managers, competitive strategy, corporate strategy, financial accounting, management accounting, analysing financial statements, in the mind of the manager, nudging behaviour and organisational culture as a leadership tool.

The course is designed to deepen understanding of the strategic environment, master financial details, and drive business success by influencing colleagues and consumers. It provides an essential MBA toolkit to navigate the contemporary business environment, guided by esteemed LSE faculty. It covers both hard and soft business skills to maximise competitive advantage and lead with influence. Show less

This masters program focused on the understanding and application of the key concepts, methodology, best practice, policies and processes required to effectively analyse, design and manage information systems. It integrated established knowledge on the development and management of information systems with the critical study of emerging domains of digital innovation such as: AI, big data analytics, social networking etc. The program involved research led, practice relevant teaching and learning… Show more

This masters program focused on the understanding and application of the key concepts, methodology, best practice, policies and processes required to effectively analyse, design and manage information systems. It integrated established knowledge on the development and management of information systems with the critical study of emerging domains of digital innovation such as: AI, big data analytics, social networking etc. The program involved research led, practice relevant teaching and learning that emphasised theory and critical discussion of academic literature from across a range of scientific fields. It includes social theories for understanding the processes of information systems and innovation and case studies for illustrating issues in particular instances of management and innovation practice.

I produced a thesis entitled "B2B E-commerce in the Oil & Gas sector" in partnership with British Petroleum (BP). Show less

This bachelors program focused on the core areas important for modern technology covering: systems design, application development, network design and management, web application development (both server and client side programming), information in organisations, data analysis for enterprise modelling, database systems: design and implementation, information systems: analysis and design, project planning and research for information systems professionals, business intelligence, innovation and… Show more

This bachelors program focused on the core areas important for modern technology covering: systems design, application development, network design and management, web application development (both server and client side programming), information in organisations, data analysis for enterprise modelling, database systems: design and implementation, information systems: analysis and design, project planning and research for information systems professionals, business intelligence, innovation and technology management, strategic information systems (enterprise project) management and user experience design. Show less