Description

Please Note: This micro-credential represents a single module within a larger further award (eg. Certificate, Diploma, Masters). By taking this micro-credential you may be eligible to apply for a credit exemption should you progress to study for a further award. This  module is associated with the following programme Management – Diploma.

Strategic Management is an important subject. Importance is conferred on the discipline from its focus on the development and survival of organizations in both the private and public sectors. Strategy had long been studied and practiced outside of business schools in commercial, historical, philosophical and military contexts. It is considered to be both a capstone and a foundation subject for management thought and action, and draws on multiple theoretical inputs from institutional theory, marketing, sociology and most profoundly, economics and organisational behaviour.

The syllabus will cover the following topics:

• Introducing Strategy, Strategic dimensions, environments and business models.
• Organisational strategy in the form of a business model canvas.
• Organisational strategy in the form of a value chain.
• Industry analyses.
• Theories of competitive advantage.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Explain the strategy dimensions of content, context and process.
2. Analyse and discuss an organisation’s business model
3. Identify, analyse and discuss an organisation’s value chain
4. Consider and strategically analyse an organisation’s industry
5. Apply and discuss market positioning and the resource-based view of the firm as core competitive advantage concepts.
6. Demonstrate through application that understanding organisational strategy required appreciation of powerful and useful theory.
7. Display an analytical strategic mind-set.

Assessment: There is no final exam for this module. You will be assessed through 1-2 continuous skill based assignments, provided by your lecturer.

Accreditation: 

On successful completion of the Strategic Management programme participants will receive a University Certificate of Study (6 ECTS credits).

Who should attend? 

The programme is open to managers, supervisors or those aspiring to a managerial role with a minimum of two years organisational experience. Completion of an NFQ level 6 certificate in management or equivalent qualification is desirable.

Course Dates and Times:

This programmed has a September 2023 start date. Exact dates to be confirmed closer to the start date.

Delivery

This programme will be delivered fully online. Both the Live sessions and the programme materials will be hosted on the University of Limerick’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Please book online to secure your place.

Price: Member €450 / Non-Member €500 

For more information please contact Alan Kelly at akelly@shannonchamber.ie

Please note this is an online program and the link to join this online training will be sent to all registrants prior to the scheduled start date directly by training organisation. 

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