Course description
MBA Essentials - Advanced Strategy
Flexible and practical, the MBA Essentials – Advanced Strategyisdesigned to fit in with existing careercommitments, enablingmanagers across a range of industries and sectors to boost their career prospects. The module is delivered in an intensivefour-day block spread over one long weekend.
Advanced Strategy takes an in-depth view of the process of strategy formulation and implementation through the lens of key themes/topics pertinent to the contemporary strategists. Using a combination of cases of (un)successful firms, some readings and, most importantly, lively discussion, this module will explore the ways in which long term advantage is built and continuously influenced by contextual issues at firm and industry levels. Students will focus particularly on how the thinking, actions and capabilities of the strategist develops in this process; the mind-set needed to build and sustain competitive advantage over time, and on the strategic implications of understanding what defines firm's success.
By the end of the module students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature of strategy and the different ways of thinking about strategy including the kinds of issues it raises for organisations in decision-making and implementation
- Distinguish between different approaches to strategy decision-making and implementation, and the pertinent issues around leading and managing change, and critically apply appropriate models and framework
- Develop and critically evaluate a range of strategic implementation options and identify strategic decision-making and communication processes, including different approaches to such decision making, and the risks and ethical considerations involved
- Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, analysis and synthesis; including identifying and questioning assumptions, weighing evidence appropriately, identifying and challenging false logic or reasoning, and generalising in a way which recognises the limits of knowledge in strategy
What is a Microcredential?
Microcredentials are designed to upskill you for work in rapidly growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. Your Microcredential can stand alone as an independent credential, and some also offer academic credit to use towards a degree.
- Learn with expert instructors: Complete courses led by experts with a dedicated group of professionals.
- Earn a professional credential:Finish your learning and pass your assessments to gain an accredited credential.
- Advance further in your career:Use your microcredential as evidence of your specialised skills and progress further in your industry.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Entry requirements
In order to be accepted onto the MBA Essentials – Advanced Strategy, you must possess:
- A good Honours degree (or equivalent), or equivalent professional qualification
- Five years work experiencewith evidence of extensive managerial experience or professional responsibility. Three years exceptional work experience meeting this criteria will also be considered
Please note we will also consider candidates without a first degree or professional qualification but with at least ten years’ work experience including significant managerial responsibility.
International entry requirements
IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band).
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:
- TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
- Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced – minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
If you are currently studying at a Chinese university, please view ourspecific entry requirements including our list of acceptable universities for further study at Birmingham.
To be eligible for assessment, your application must becomplete and submitted before: Friday 25 February 2022(23h59 - UK time).Before submitting your application, please make sure it is complete. Otherwise, your application will not be reviewed.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What will you receive?
Our MBA Essentials – Advanced Strategywill allow you to focus on specific areas in order for you to develop your career in the way that you want to. This module is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge of advanced strategy which will meet the needs of a wide range of learners and organisations.
- 10 UK Credits at Postgraduate level from University of Birmingham
- A Postgraduate Microcredential certificate from University of Birmingham
Certification of UoB academic credit for PG Microcredential courses is through production of an official University of Birmingham Microcredential certificate and transcript managed by UoB Student Records.
Training Course Content
The skills you will gain
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature of strategy
- Distinguish between different approaches to strategy decision-making and implementation
- Develop and critically evaluate a range of strategic implementation options and identify strategic decision-making and communication processes
- Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, analysis and synthesis
Course delivery details
The MBA Essentials offers block-teaching modules.
Mode: Face-to-face
Expenses
£2,537 - Scholarships available
We are offering up to15 £1,000 scholarshipsfor learners studying an MBA Essentials short course.
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