University of Derby

Strategic Management

University of Derby

Course overview

• This is an online PG Cert Strategic Management that’s relevant to people working in all sectors: private, public and third • We’ve won acclaim in the higher education world for our innovative approach to entrepreneurship and ‘intrapreneurship’ • You will be encouraged to think creatively and test out your ideas and strategies by running a virtual business. This is known as business simulation • Sustainability - Any organisation that wants a long-term future, needs to make sustainability integral to its strategy. On this PG Cert, we’re aiming to create strategic leaders who can align business models with sustainable economies and can re-invent products for a more sustainable future. • Strategic Execution, Management and Leadership • Strategy Formulation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Key highlights

  • Delivered online and relevant to private, public and third sectors
  • Run a virtual business through hands-on business simulation
  • Acclaimed approach to entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship
  • Learn to align business models with sustainable economies
  • Modules in strategy formulation, innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Develop skills in strategic execution, management and leadership

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Discount

    All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • 25% Alumni Discount

    The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

  • Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

    Up to £1,000
  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Strategy manager
  • Business development manager
  • Operations manager
  • Sustainability manager
  • Management consultant
  • Senior manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,080 per year | International: £1,080 per year

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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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