Professional Certificate in Strategic Management
“Think, plan and lead like a strategist at the boardroom level.”
- Duration:
- 6 Months
- Mode:
- Hybrid (Lectures, Seminars, Case Studies, Simulations, Projects)
Overview
A graduate-level programme in advanced strategic management — from environmental analysis and strategy formulation through to implementation and control. Learners work with real case companies throughout and finish with a full strategic plan presented in a formal boardroom simulation.
Who it’s for
Managers, consultants and graduate students preparing for strategic leadership, consulting or general management roles.
What you’ll learn
- Strategic analysis: PESTEL, Porter's Five Forces, RBV/VRIO
- Business- and corporate-level strategy formulation
- Strategy implementation, change management and organisational design
- Balanced Scorecards, KPIs and strategic risk management
- Digital strategy, sustainability and ESG integration
Your 6-month journey
Month 1: Introduction & Strategic Foundations
you'll craft vision and mission statements and compare Apple vs Samsung's strategic intent.
Month 2: Environmental & Industry Analysis
you'll build a PESTEL + Five Forces industry report and run a competing-firms market simulation.
Month 3: Strategy Formulation
you'll play a live competitive strategy simulation and pitch a Blue Ocean strategy.
Month 4: Strategy Implementation
you'll study Netflix's digital transformation and role-play leading a real strategic change initiative.
Month 5: Strategic Evaluation & Control
you'll build a Balanced Scorecard for a Tesla/Unilever case and map global-expansion risk.
Month 6: Integration & Capstone Project
you'll deliver a full strategic plan in a formal "Boardroom Simulation" to faculty and peers.
Assessment & certification
Ongoing assessment
Quizzes, assignments, practical labs and case studies verify progress throughout the programme.
Capstone project
A portfolio-ready final project contributes 20–40% of the final grade, depending on the programme.
Attendance standard
A minimum 80% attendance across classes, practicals and Finishing School is required for certification eligibility.
Credential awarded
Professional Certificate in Strategic ManagementOn successful completion, learners receive the Professional Certificate in Strategic Management, issued by Globeon Accreditation & Assessment Body (GAAB) UK, along with completion of the Finishing School enrichment module.
Finishing School included
Communication, professional presence, interview preparation and global workplace readiness are built into the final month.
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