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Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Although there are no specific educational requirements to work as a Managing Director and Chief Executive, most organisations would favour a candidate with a qualification at MQF Level 7 in Management, Business or in a field related to the scope of the organisation the Managing Director and Chief Executive is leading. Despite this, experience and a proven track record are typically given more consideration than educational background.
Training programmes include:
• Post-graduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Management and Effective Decision Making (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
• Executive Master of Business Administration (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
• Executive Master of Business Administration in Public Management (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within the NCFHE.
For related training offered by educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
Knowledge and skills
Managing Directors and Chief Executives are expected to have:
• An understanding of the local economic, business and political context
• Knowledge of the industry or sector the organisation is operating in
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the organisation
• A strategic mindset
• Financial management skills
• Project management skills
• Public relations and presentation skills
• Leadership skills
• The ability to motivate others
• The ability to generate confidence and trust • The ability to negotiate, influence and
persuade others
• An understanding of different fields including
communications and human resources
management
• Networking skills and the ability to maintain
professional relationships
Transferable skills should include:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Time management and multitasking skills
• The ability to work under pressure and
adhere to tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Business acumen
• Composure
• Creativity and the ability to think outside the
box
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