International Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management (Level 7)
Aim of the Programme:
The International Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of the various aspect of strategic management within the organisational context. It provides a rich collaborative learning experience where learner exchange views with other participants, interact with research-active tutors and are challenged to become reflective managers.
The International Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management also provides learners with realistic and appropriate career-related guidance for early 21st-century employment markets.
Programme Structure
This program consists of 6 compulsory units, which are equal to a total of 120 credits.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to
MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.
University Progression
University Top-up
Upon completing this course, students can complete a Master's degree programme from one of our Partner Universities. The top-up programme can be studied online. The top-up may comprise the study of a few modules or a final dissertation project.
(The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fee)
For more details and partner Universities offering the topup, please speak to our student advisors.
Entry Requirements
For entry onto theInternational Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Strategic Management qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in a related subject or the UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification, i.e. bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma
OR
- Mature learners (over 25) with at least five years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
Course Modules
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
Module Aim
To provide learners with the competence to proffer solutions to problems arising in relation to leadership, management, and development of human resources within the organizational contexts. Learners will be enabled to appraise the effectiveness of organizational strategies, processes, and practices in efficient and effective leadership and management, also the contribution of HRM/HRD practitioners to organizational change.
Module Aim
On completion of this unit, learners will have gained knowledge and understanding relating to planning the usage and management of a business organization’s financial resources. Learners will understand the importance of attaining business objectives and maximizing shareholder return. Learners will gain a working knowledge of business strategy design and the production of comprehensive business plans.
Module Aim
The learner will gain an understanding of how the effective strategic management of human resources supports the achievement of organizational purposes in the different organizational contexts. The unit seeks to analyze and evaluate the contribution of strategic human resource management to competitive advantage
- Critically analyze the role of strategic management of human resources
- Evaluate human resource planning in an organization.
- Critically discuss the role of legal, ethical issues in developing human resources policy.
- Plan effective human resource strategies
- Critically analyze Leadership and Management theory
This unit provides an in-depth understanding of the key principles and practice of leadership This will enhance the individuals’ knowledge, skills and attributes to effectively engage in the role and responsibilities required of an effective team player and leader of a team; being proactive in innovation and improvement to inform strategy and business planning within the organization.
Module Aim
To examine the principles of strategy and change management and provide learners with a critical understanding and ability to use various models of the strategy and change management process and the analysis of internal-external environmental and resource variables.
Module Aim
To enable learners to understand, how to describe Performance Management and its role in running an effective organization? The learner will understand the main elements that influence the performance of employees at all levels within an organization and the ways in which such elements can be managed in a constructive manner. Further to provide learners with understanding to devise and implement appropriate HR practices and strategies that relate to Performance Management.
Workshops
Workshops are conducted by live webinars for online students.
Visa Requirements
There is no Visa requirement for this programme.