PG Cert Business Scale-Up and Leadership
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
The PG Cert Business Scale-Up and Leadership is a specialist, employer-informed qualification designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles in high-growth SMEs. This part-time programme is student-centred, grounded in the realities of scaling businesses, and shaped by regional workforce needs. It equips learners with the tools to lead organisational change, manage complex challenges, and deliver sustainable growth strategies.
On successful completion of this PG Cert you will be able to: Critically evaluate and apply leadership and management theories in SME growth contexts. Demonstrate creative and critical thinking in responding to real-world business challenges. Apply interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills to drive innovation and lead organisational change.
Reflect on personal and professional development needs, using coaching and feedback to strengthen leadership potential.
Key highlights
- Employer-informed qualification focused on leadership in high-growth SMEs
- Shaped by regional workforce needs and real business scaling challenges
- Develops skills to lead organisational change and sustainable growth strategies
- Applies leadership and management theory to SME growth contexts
- Uses coaching and feedback to strengthen personal leadership potential
Entry requirements
You will need: Home Qualification requirements
Undergraduate degree: A minimum 2:2 honours degree from a recognised University or equivalent awarding institution. Alternative qualifications considered A professional qualification recognised as equivalent to the above.
Additional requirements: Relevant work experience An award or professional experience which the University has agreed to accept as equivalent to the above. Applicants should provide an up-to-date CV at the point of application and may be invited to interview.
Further information
Extra Requirements If you do not meet the admissions criteria above, the course team has a strong commitment to widening participation and positively welcomes non-standard applicants. Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form.
You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- SME managing director
- Operations manager
- Business development manager
- Head of growth
- Change manager
- General manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,900 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 Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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