Programme in Enterprise and Technology Management

This programme is company specific and is presented by our partner in training, the Institute for Technology, Strategy and Innovation (ITSI).
The Programme in Enterprise and Technology Management (PETM) is part of the Graduate Programme for Young Graduates (Discover) in Technology (GPFT) run at Vodacom. It is designed for current and future leaders and specifically participants from the designated group within the organisation and aims to create a detailed understanding of the dynamics between the business environment and the integration of technology and the role the latter plays in terms of taking the business forward.
The programme therefore focuses on enterprise issues such as finances, human capital, marketing and customers as well as technology issues. Participants will integrate the learnings and present that as a Business Case to the organisation towards the end of the programme.

Purpose of the course

The Programme in Enterprise and Technology Management (PETM) is part of the Graduate Programme for Young Graduates (Discover) in Technology (GPFT) run at Vodacom. It is designed for current and future leaders and specifically participants from the female environment within the organisation and aims to create a detailed understanding of the dynamics between the business environment and the integration of
technology and the role the latter plays in terms of taking the business forward.
Therefore, the programme focuses on enterprise issues such as finances, human capital, marketing and customers, and technology issues. Participants will integrate the learnings and present that as a Business Case to the organisation towards the end of the programme.

Admission requirements

Must be selected as part of Vodacom’s Graduate Programme for Young Graduates in Technology (GPFT)

Learning assumed to be in place

To be selected to the GPFT candidates must: Have successfully completed a general science degree at an accredited institution. Have indicated their willingness to excel into the management ranks of the company. Display certain management competencies as assessed through various instruments.

Course outcomes and assessment criteria

Course outcomes and the associated assessment criteria

Study Unit

Outcomes

Assessment Criteria

After completion of this course, participants will:

Participant will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Detailed knowledge and informed understanding of the ICT business environment in terms of the forces and dynamics that play a role in this environment.

• Knowledge of, and the ability to analyse and manage the enterprise through applying sound management and leadership principles.

• Detailed knowledge of the mobile environment and the technology that drives that environment.

• The ability to apply the Vodacom Business models in a practical sense.

• The ability to optimise technology and innovation strategies.

• The ability to present a Business Case to the company through the application of the learning matter.

• Complete assignments on how to equip oneself to self-manage and one’s team. The focus on Agile and Digital Transformation will be core to this process.

• Complete assignments on the Technological playing field, the Legal environment and the forces impacting on the ICT environment and successfully pass that.

• Complete group and individual assignments on costing, brands and branding, mobile customers and human capital management and successfully pass that.

• Complete assignments on business models in the mobile environment, the digital value chain and the integration and management of networks and successfully pass that.

• Complete assignments on technology strategy and reframing business and successfully pass that and to enhance a Digital Organisation and Culture.

• Do a business case in the format of a business plan and present that to assessors of the university and the company and pass that.

Assessment

The assessment framework of the PETM is built around the following: Self-assessment to embed the learning matter. Populating workbooks through group discussions and personal reflection. Peer-to-peer assessment is conducted in the contact sessions and is facilitated by the facilitator. Reflection is done to ensure an understanding of the knowledge areas that are covered. Individual, as well as group assignments, are done to ensure that the learning outcomes are reached and the practical implementability demonstrated. Completion of a Business Case by creating a Business Plan for either the Telemetry or Entertainment market from Vodacom’s perspective. All of the above will have to be successfully completed.

Method of assessment

The assignments will be assessed by the subject experts and professionals presenting the different modules. The assignments will be moderated by the accreditation body and experts from industry and the final results will be submitted to the accreditation body for final approval and certification.