University of Sunderland

University Certificate of Postgraduate Study in Strategic Leadership

University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom

Course overview

This Level 7 short course will develop you as a strategic leader. You'll reflect on your experiences and explore the challenges of strategic leadership, developing and enhancing your knowledge and understanding. You'll be introduced to strategy concepts and practices and explore their impact on your organisation with a view to you contributing to your organisation’s success, sustainability, resilience, and growth.

The course is designed for established organisational leaders and for those aspiring to become one. It aims to challenge thinking, encouraging you to be professional, innovative, and entrepreneurial leaders, with the ability to push businesses forward. There will be a focus on ethical and sustainable practices.

The course is designed and delivered by highly qualified practitioners who have experience and expertise in their subject. We have a highly successful track record of tailoring course content to your needs to transform your understanding of the subject, which translate

Key highlights

  • Level 7 short course developing you as a strategic leader
  • Explores strategy concepts and their impact on your organisation
  • Designed for established and aspiring organisational leaders
  • Focus on ethical and sustainable leadership practices
  • Delivered by highly qualified, experienced practitioners
  • Course content tailored to your needs

Entry requirements

This course is work-based. Admission is subject to the learner being employed by an organisation throughout the duration of the course. | You will be expected to have a relevant Level 6 qualification in a business, management, or leadership area.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500
  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200
  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary

    The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Senior manager
  • Operations director
  • Strategy manager
  • Head of department
  • General manager
  • Business development director

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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