Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Management

20 Credits (CIQ)

Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Management

This Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Management course introduces learners to the fundamental concepts, tools, and principles of strategy formulation and competitive analysis, focusing on the managerial decisions and actions that drive business performance and survival. Highlights of this course are:

  • Get a Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Management from Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ), UK. 

  • CIQ is a professional awarding organization incorporated in the UK. 

  • Get 7 ECTS credits exemption in the Master of Business Administration program from Guglielmo Marconi University (GMU), Italy. 

  • 100% Online with Personal Tutor support.

  • Program Flexibility : Can complete the program in 21-60 days based on students' pace and time availability.

  • No prior certification or work experience is necessary. 

Course Module & Fee

Module Fee

$300 (To be paid before starting with the module)

PGC-CIQ Certification Fee

$200 (To be paid to claim certificate)

Total Fee

$500

Admission Requirement

English Language Proficiency

There is no formal entry requirement for this course, however a good standard of written and spoken English is required to study with us, but a formal language qualification (such as IELTS) is not necessary. Generally, your English simply needs to be sufficient to:

  • Use study materials, including online books, video and audio.

  • Complete the assessment requirement of the respective modules.

Why UniAthena?

Flexible

At UniAthena, you are in charge of your learning! You get to decide the pace of your learning based on your financial and time availability. The learning structure is modular, ensuring pace, effectiveness and momentum of your learning journey. With this byte-sized learning format you get to learn anywhere, anytime.

Affordable

With UniAthena as your learning partner, you follow a ‘Pay as you Go Scheme’ for your program, that means no upfront bulk payment of your fee. Instead, your fee will be divided into small pocket-friendly installments distributed across your program.

Accredited & Globally Accepted

UniAthena has partnered with reputed Universities and Awarding bodies, all of which are fully accredited by governmental regulatory bodies in their respective countries. Universities are NARIC Approved and are part of European Higher education, Bologna process, making the programs recognised worldwide.

Stackable

Byte-sized learning formats ensure that each learning item carries tangible value in terms of learning outcome, which allows learners to stack or combine small units into higher education credits toward a degree or diploma. At any point of time during your course, you can claim a certificate/diploma based on the credits you have earned so far.

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Certification

Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Management
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Flexible Duration

21 - 60 Days
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Learning

Online

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What You Learn

Module 1

Strategic Management & Leadership

Strategic Management and Leadership

Duration: 21 - 60 Days

The module develops skills for strategic thinking and analysis, leadership, communication, teamwork, and cross-functional integration.

21 - 60 Days

Level: EQF Level 7

Credits: 20 CIQ Credits

100%

Students Would Recommend this Course 

100%

Students observed Improvement in Performance at Work 

Partners of this Programme

Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ), UK is a professional awarding body based in the United Kingdom. CIQ is founded on the vision of helping individual learners and employers in attaining quality accredited awards. With centers across the Middle East, Europe and the African region, CIQ is a proud certification partner for more than 100 organizations and has a progression pathway with some of the leading universities across the world.


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Admission Process

Please find below the detailed steps to be followed as a part of the admission process.

Why This Course ?

Course Resources

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Why This Course ?

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Rational Decision Making

The study of strategic management, combined with insights from the 'knowledge industry', empowers business managers to identify and address inherent problems, enabling them to make informed, rational decisions when needed.

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Strategic Planning

This course enables you to identify and challenge outdated strategic concepts, and to critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of key issues. Through strategic planning and management practices, you'll learn to thoroughly assess and weigh these factors, making informed decisions that drive success.

3

Capstone Project

This course sets the stage for your Capstone Project in the Strategic Management Specialization, equipping you with the necessary knowledge and skills to tackle the final project with confidence.

How You Learn ?

Engage with a scientifically developed learning pedagogy that ensures a quality and effective journey for the learners. Enjoy a seamless learning experience tailored to your level of expertise on the subject matter.

What You Receive ?

You will be receiving the following certificates as specified below:

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Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Management issued by

Cambridge International Qualifications
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Records of Achievements with Grade issued by

Cambridge International Qualifications

All certificate and transcript images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of respective Universities or Awarding Bodies.

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It is really easy to start with us. You can register for this course with minimum details and get access to one of the modules of this course for 7 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learners wishing to be admitted to the Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Strategic Management will be able to directly enroll for the programme, as there is no pre-requisite for prior certifications. However, if they choose to progress to the MBA program, they should be able to meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the MBA program.

Interested candidates must upload their Identity cards as a means to verify their identity.

Once you register for the course, you will have access to the learning resources of three units of the first chapter. Your access to these learning resources will end after 7 days of registration and you will need to enroll for the program by paying the course fee.

After enrolling in a particular program or receiving the admission letter, we are unable to offer refunds as per our policy. However, prior to enrollment, all learners have the option to utilize the free trial period, which lasts between 3 to 7 days.

The Referral Policy is a UniAthena initiative to make our degree programs more  affordable to the learners. Learners can  share programs with  friends, family or even peers. If the Invitee enrolls for the suggested program, the next module is made free of charge.

The core resources of the program are video classes and related reading materials. The video lessons and reading materials will provide you with adequate knowledge to understand the module content.

Every student is assigned a personal tutor for each module in his course, the student can reach out to his/her personal tutor for any academic assistance with his/her learning. Besides, academic assistance, students are allocated a Student Experience Executive, who will be there to assist students with any pastoral support (non-academic). You can reach out to your student support executive on see@uniathena.com

There are no written exams for this program. Once you are enrolled in the program, you will be able to access the assignment brief under the 'Project Details' section in the learning portal. Apart from the assessment brief, you will be given the learning outcomes and performance criteria to know what is expected in the project from the learner. If you still have questions concerning the assignments, you can seek the support of the faculty. We are here to give you the help you need. After you have submitted the assignment, the faculty will evaluate and provide feedback, including results (your grade), within 21 days of your submission. If you fail, you will be given feedback on the assignment stating the reasons for failure. You will have to rework the project according to the feedback provided by the assessor. You will need to rework only the areas where you failed and not on the entire project. You will have to resubmit the assignment within 21 days of the publication of the result (grade). There are no additional fees for the resubmission.

Following topics will be covered by the course:

Introduction to strategic management
Introduction to External Environment
Introduction to Internal Environment
Introduction to Innovation & Change
Organizational Design and Its Effectiveness
Porters competitive Strategies
Organizational Life Cycle and Design
PESTEL analysis
Types of Change
Elements of Successful Change
Innovation and change
The innovation funnel
Leadership for change
Leadership styles
Decision-making process
Application of Ansoff matrix, BCG matrix, and Porters Value chain analysis

The course outlines and learning outcomes are given as downloadable documents on the webpage of the course and also in the assignment brief.

Once you have registered for the Postgraduate Certificate program in Strategic Management, the maximum time allowed to complete the program is 60 days. If you are unable to complete the course within 60 days, you may apply for an extension of 30 days by paying a Course Extension fee of USD 100.

The minimum duration of the course is 21 days though some exceptions may apply.