Program Presentation
Knowledge Management and Processes in the Organization is a program that covers the fundamental concepts related to knowledge management as applied to the direction of the people within an organization.
The program Knowledge Management and Processes in the Organization considers essential the incorporation of the new information and communication technologies (NICT) as a fundamental part of the formation of a specialist in the area and as part of their future professional work
In this sense, ICTs are used in the program of Knowledge Management and Processes in the Organization to enhance, enrich and increase the explanatory power of teachers and extending the learning of students.
With training programs of this nature, and through the pedagogical articulation of theoretical foundations and case studies, the participant will be trained in the use of tools, knowledge, techniques and fundamental procedures in knowledge management.
Who is the programme for?
Training methodology proposed, coupled with the clarity, scope and the didactics of content design, enables to direct Knowledge Management and Processes in the Organization to professionals with responsibilities of management in organizations, with or without experience, who wish to expand and consolidate their knowledge so as to apply it at any of the levels of command within the Organization as well as in all sectors of public and private business activity.
Diploma
The successful completion of the Program will allow the student to obtain the degree of Experto Universitario en GESTIÓN DEL CONOCIMIENTO Y PROCESOS EN LA ORGANIZACIÓN, issued by the University where he or she has registered.
Program Structure
The credit structure of the Knowledge Management and Processes in the Organization program is shown in the following table. It should be noted that the duration is merely indicative, as the methodology followed integrates the knowledge and skills to be acquired in each part through integrative exercises of knowledge acquisition and internalization of project practices:
| CREDITSa | |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 22 |
| Subjects | 22 |
a. The equivalence in credits may vary according to the university where he/she has enrolled. One (1) ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credit is equivalent to 10 + 15 hours. If the student is enrolled in a university that does not belong to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), the relation between credits - hours may vary.
Duration
The program in Knowledge Management and Processes in the Organization has 22 credits.
The duration of the program in Knowledge Management and Processes in the Organization varies between 6 and 9 months, depending on the student's dedication. In this period of time, the student must have successfully passed all the evaluated activities and approved the Final Project, if any.
Objectives
General Objective
- Train professionals capable of understanding, knowing and mastering the techniques of management of knowledge in its technical and organizational aspects, as well as considering and understanding of the basic psychosocial processes linked to the same.
Specific Objectives
- Know and manage modern techniques in the management of knowledge, based on the use of new technologies in the process of information within the business framework.
- Develop functions and procedures for the planning, organization, performance and supervision of human resources in business.
- Understand the psychosocial processes underlying the management of people in technological development and within the business organization
Career Opportunities
Some Career Opportunities for the Knowledge Management and Processes in the Organization Program are:
- Any field of Knowledge Management, at all levels of command within an organization, whether in the public or private business sector.
Study Plan
The Knowledge Management and Processes in the Organization Program consists of 7 subjects and, in the case of Specialization, Postgraduate or Expert, of a Final Course Work or Project called a Final Work in Specialization.
- SUBJECTS
The Knowledge Management and Processes in the Organization Program consists of one module composed of seven subjects.
The program allows broadening the abilities of all professionals with responsibilities in the field of knowledge management.
Its goal is to obtain an overall view of the subject that adequately prepares specialists for a better performance in their field.
The subjects and corresponding credit-hours that make up the program are shown in the following table:
| KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND PROCESSES IN THE ORGANIZATION PROGRAM | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | SUBJECTS | CREDITS |
| TOTAL | 22 | |
| 1 | Organizational Structure and Change | 2,5 |
| 2 | Society of Change and Information | 4 |
| 3 | Organizational Culture and Climate | 2,5 |
| 4 | Innovation, Culture and Labor Management in Communication Society | 3 |
| 5 | Collaborative Work in Virtual Environments | 2 |
| 6 | e-Business and its Integration with Corporate Management Corporate Systems | 5 |
| 7 | Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning | 3 |
These subjects, although being independent, are structured according to a coherent pedagogical order. Each is divided into chapters, or basic thematic units, whose content includes printed material that must be studied to satisfactorily answer the evaluation tests.
Note: The contents of the academic program may be subject to slight modifications, depending on the updates or the improvements made.
Management
- Dra. Silvia Aparicio.
Doctora en Ciencias Económicas por la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid y Licenciada en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por la Universidad de Cantabria. Directora Académica Internacional del Área de Desarrollo Directivo, Organización Empresarial y Recursos Humanos de la Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana, FUNIBER. - Dr. Cristina Hidalgo González
Doctor of CC. Business Administration from the University of León. Professor of the Department of Applied Economics at the University of León. - Dr. Rubén Calderón Iglesias
Doctor of Economics from the University Antonio de Nebrija, Spain. Professor of International Ibero-american University. - Dr. Carmen Lilí Rodríguez Velasco
Doctor in Education from the International Iberoamerican University, Master in Occupational and Organizational Psychology from the University of Havana, and Bachelor in Psychology from the Central University of Las Villas, Cuba. Academic Coordinator and Professor at the International Iberoamerican University.
Teaching staff and Authors
- Dr. David Barrera Gómez. Doctor in Engineering from the Catalonia Polytechnic University and an MBA from the Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering, UPC. Business, technology and business solutions consultant. Professor at the Ibero-american International University.
- Dr. Inmaculada Armadans Tremolosa. Doctor in Psychology from the University of Barcelona. Professora in the Psychology Deparetement at the University of Barcelona. Human Resources Consultant at the UOC (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya).
- Dr. Salvador Rus Rufino. Doctor in Philosophy University of Navarra. Doctor in History from the University of León. Associate Professor at the University of León. Director of the History of Family Business Department, University of León.
- Dr. Jon Arambarri Basañez. Doctor in Engineering and Technology from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia UPC - University of Cordoba. MBA from the Institute of Applied Economics of UPV-EHU. Senior Telecommunications Engineer from the School of Engineering of Bilbao. Professor accredited by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA). Is currently a project manager at https://www.estia.fr/ aimed at creating new products to meet the strategic needs of Aquitaine (France) - Euskadi in eHealth, Industry4.0 and Energy Technologies. Combines his professional work with tasks as an independent consultant and teacher. Has more than 20 years of experience in technology business development and innovation management in the international public-private sector. His research interests combine telecommunication infrastructures (Telecommunication Networks, Multimedia and Internet of Things - IoT) together with the digital transformation (Artificial Intelligence and predictive systems, Cyber-Security) of the business fabric, mainly in the areas of eHealth, Industry4.0 and Energy. Author of numerous scientific publications and an active lecturer on innovative business management.
- Dr. Cristina Hidalgo González. Doctor in Business Administration Quality Control from the University of Leon, Spain. Associate professor in the Applied Economics Department at the
- University of Leon.
- Dr. Rubén Calderón Iglesias. Doctor in Economics from the University Antonio de Nebrija, Spain. Professor at the Ibero-americana International University.
- Dr. (c) Diego J. Kurtz. Doctor in Engineering and Knowledge Management from the PPGEGC – UFSC (in process). Master in International Business - Wiesbaden Business School, Germany. Researcher in the Core Management for Sustainability (www.ngs.ufsc.br) and Junior Researcher of the Dynamic SME Project (www.dynamic-sme.org). Program Coordinator and Professor at FUNIBER.
- Dr. Julién Brito Ballester.Doctor in Education from the Iberoamerican International University. Master’s Degree in Labor and Organizational Psychology, University of La Havana, Cuba. Master's Degree in Human Resources Management from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Master's Degree in Systemic Coaching from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. International Consultant and Expert in Human Resources Management, Training, Development and Professional Skills.
- Dr. Carmen Lilí Rodríguez Velasco. Doctor in Education from the International Iberoamerican University, Master in Occupational and Organizational Psychology from the University of Havana, and Bachelor in Psychology from the Central University of Las Villas, Cuba. Academic Coordinator and Professor at the International Iberoamerican University.
- Dr. (c) Lina Pulgarín Osorio. Doctor in Projects, from the Ibero-american International University (in process). Masters in Integrated Management: Prevention, Environment and Quality from the Polytechnic University in Catalonia. Program Coordinator and Professor at the Iberoa-merican University Foundation. Professor in the Business Area at FUNIBER.
- Dr. (c) Andrea Gutiérrez Jiménez. Doctorate in Projects, Ibero-american International University (in process). Masters in Human Resources and Knowledge Management at the University of León, Spain. Program Coordinator and Professor atFUNIBER.
- Dr. (c) Daniela Torrico Villarroel. Doctor in Projects, Marketing Research, Ibero-american International University (in process). Master in Business Adiminsitration (La Salle Business Administration). Master in Marketing and Business Distribution (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). Program Coordinator and Professor at FUNIBER.
- María Eugenia Luna Borgaro. Master in Human Resource and Knowledge Management from the University of Leon, Spain. Expert on Human Resource Management and Management Skills. Professor at FUNIBER.
- Antonio Vega. Associate Degree in Administration and Management from ESADE. Master in Human Resource Consulting and Management from the University of Barcelona. Coach and Consultant inn Strategic Planning, Leadership and Organizational Development. Humaniza Foundation President.
FUNIBER Training Scholarships
The Iberoamerican University Foundation (FUNIBER) allocates periodically an extraordinary economic item for FUNIBER Training Scholarships.
To apply, please fill out the information request form that appears in the web of FUNIBER or contact directly the Foundation’s headquarters in your country that will inform you if you need to provide some additional information.
Once the documentation is received, the Evaluation Committee will determine your application's eligibility for the FUNIBER Training Scholarship.