Project Description
Your Pathway to MBA
The Postgraduate to MBA in Strategic Management Level 7-8 develops your all-round strategic, management and leadership skills to advance to executive management and a Top-Up MBA, recognised internationally and by SAQA.
The approach is both Global and Local, focused on cutting-edge expertise and practical work-related skills needed for the digital 21st century. The User-friendly Online or Blended learning material is ideal to do and enjoy in your own time.
On completion, students can do the Top-up MBA at partner Universities, generally comprising a research dissertation and a final module. The Postgrad course includes student membership to the international Institute Of Directors (IOD).
Course Units
The Course Units and assignments below are available separately or as a full programme.
1. Strategic Planning and Management
2. Strategic Marketing Management
3. Personal Development for Leadership and Strategic Management
4. Organisational Behaviour
5. Strategic Human Resource Management
6. Finance for Strategic Managers
7. Corporate Communication Strategies
8. Research for Strategic Development
Modules
The Modules below consist of guided learning material with optional exercises, readings, webinars, internet resources, 24/7 support, tutoring, mentoring, chat groups and other support. A Certificate is issued for each Module.
Strategies for Growth
Exploring and applying the different strategies, models, ideas and opportunities for growth, and the various tools, measures and controls in planning and achieving growth.
The External Environment of Business
Assessing and planning for influences on the business outside your control, including Macro Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal factors as well as Micro Industry and Competitive factors.
Strategic Planning Tools
A most valuable tool-kit of a wide range of resources, tools, models and ideas to help create and implement effective business strategies.
Strategic and Systems Management
An integrated overview of options for strategic direction, planning and systems management . Making the right choices for your business.
Business Planning
Creating a practical business plan that targets and achieves the stated vision, mission, purpose aims and objectives of a business.
Impact of Technology on Business
Analyse and capitalise on the rapidly changing role of IT, e-business, e-marketing and other technologies in business and the economy.
Innovation and R&D
Creating competitive business advantages by ongoing innovation, research and development.
Managing Projects
Getting things done. Using the right tools to run projects and implement strategies effectively.
Implementing and Managing Quality Systems
Right first time, right every time. The place of quality in business strategy.
Marketing Strategy
Creating an effective and successful market presence. Developing effective marketing strategies and campaigns.
Analysing the Competition
What are my competitors doing, how are they doing it and why? Analysing competitor actions to enhance competitive advantages.
High Performance Sales
Understanding and applying the key elements and secrets of successful selling for high performance.
E-Marketing Communication
Understanding and using effective e-marketing communication including social media and email marketing.
Customers and their Needs
Ensuring that customers are understood, recognised and valued, including customer relationship management systems.
Qualities of Effective Leadership
Developing and applying the qualities and skills making successful leaders, including a range of approaches by established experts.
Developing Interpersonal Skills
Connecting and bonding with people within the commercial sectors is extremely important for good business. This module trains you in skills to enhance communication and create strong bonds.
Motivating and influencing people
Inspiring people to create a unity of direction, purpose and performance within business.
Making decisions
Doing the right things in the right way at the right time. Understanding and applying the process of making a good decision.
Creativity and problem solving
Do problems pose a threat or are they an opportunity to improve? How to turn a problems into business opportunities.
Studying and Using Management Theories
Understanding and applying the wide range of management theories and models, with real life examples.
Culture and Ethics
Understanding and enhancing the positive role of culture and ethics involved in the business world today.
Governance and Directorships
Structuring, directing and controlling a business professionally, including environmental, social and governance issues.
Strategic Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management plays a central role in the strategy of any organization, with people as a vital resource.
Recruiting and CPD
Getting the best people. Developing the best people. Keeping the best people.
Measuring and Rewarding Performance
Knowing and measuring performance and rewarding people accordingly.
Developing High Performance Teams
Developing cohesion and teamwork that enhances business performance.
Interpreting Business Accounts
Understanding and applying the litmus tests of business health.
Tools of Financial Analysis
Understanding and using the resources, tools and techniques to keep a finger on the pulse of the business.
Managing Cash and Working Capital
Managing cash, cash flow and working capital. The lifeblood of business.
Exercises in Quantitative Techniques
How to understand and use key figures for successful business management.
Entry Criteria
To enrol onto the Postgraduate Level 7-8 programme, you must have either
- Level 6, or equivalent degree or diploma or
- 5 years relevant management experience
Modules
The Modules below consist of guided learning material with optional exercises, readings, webinars, internet resources, 24/7 support, tutoring, mentoring, chat groups and other support. A Certificate is issued for each Module.
Strategies for Growth
Exploring and applying the different strategies, models, ideas and opportunities for growth, and the various tools, measures and controls in planning and achieving growth.
The External Environment of Business
Assessing and planning for influences on the business outside your control, including Macro Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal factors as well as Micro Industry and Competitive factors.
Strategic Planning Tools
A most valuable tool-kit of a wide range of resources, tools, models and ideas to help create and implement effective business strategies.
Strategic and Systems Management
An integrated overview of options for strategic direction, planning and systems management . Making the right choices for your business.
Business Planning
Creating a practical business plan that targets and achieves the stated vision, mission, purpose aims and objectives of a business.
Impact of Technology on Business
Analyse and capitalise on the rapidly changing role of IT, e-business, e-marketing and other technologies in business and the economy.
Innovation and R&D
Creating competitive business advantages by ongoing innovation, research and development.
Managing Projects
Getting things done. Using the right tools to run projects and implement strategies effectively.
Implementing and Managing Quality Systems
Right first time, right every time. The place of quality in business strategy.
Marketing Strategy
Creating an effective and successful market presence. Developing effective marketing strategies and campaigns.
Analysing the Competition
What are my competitors doing, how are they doing it and why? Analysing competitor actions to enhance competitive advantages.
High Performance Sales
Understanding and applying the key elements and secrets of successful selling for high performance.
E-Marketing Communication
Understanding and using effective e-marketing communication including social media and email marketing.
Customers and their Needs
Ensuring that customers are understood, recognised and valued, including customer relationship management systems.
Qualities of Effective Leadership
Developing and applying the qualities and skills making successful leaders, including a range of approaches by established experts.
Developing Interpersonal Skills
Connecting and bonding with people within the commercial sectors is extremely important for good business. This module trains you in skills to enhance communication and create strong bonds.
Motivating and influencing people
Inspiring people to create a unity of direction, purpose and performance within business.
Making decisions
Doing the right things in the right way at the right time. Understanding and applying the process of making a good decision.
Creativity and problem solving
Do problems pose a threat or are they an opportunity to improve? How to turn a problems into business opportunities.
Studying and Using Management Theories
Understanding and applying the wide range of management theories and models, with real life examples.
Culture and Ethics
Understanding and enhancing the positive role of culture and ethics involved in the business world today.
Governance and Directorships
Structuring, directing and controlling a business professionally, including environmental, social and governance issues.
Strategic Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management plays a central role in the strategy of any organization, with people as a vital resource.
Recruiting and CPD
Getting the best people. Developing the best people. Keeping the best people.
Measuring and Rewarding Performance
Knowing and measuring performance and rewarding people accordingly.
Developing High Performance Teams
Developing cohesion and teamwork that enhances business performance.
Interpreting Business Accounts
Understanding and applying the litmus tests of business health.
Tools of Financial Analysis
Understanding and using the resources, tools and techniques to keep a finger on the pulse of the business.
Managing Cash and Working Capital
Managing cash, cash flow and working capital. The lifeblood of business.
Exercises in Quantitative Techniques
How to understand and use key figures for successful business management.
Course Units
The 8 Course Units and Assignments are as follows.
1. Strategic Planning and Management
2. Strategic Marketing Management
3. Personal Development for Leadership and Strategic Management
4. Organisational Behaviour
5. Strategic Human Resource Management
6. Finance for Strategic Managers
7. Corporate Communication Strategies
8. Research for Strategic Development