Organizational Strategy Course Programme Description
About the Course
The Executive Programme Certificate in Managing Organizational Strategy is a modular distance learning Organizational Strategy Programme is Endorsed and Approved and Executive Certificate of Completion is Issued by Laurel University of High Point, North Carolina, USA and the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) United Kingdom
This course gives attention to the knowledge and skills needed to grow and sustain performance in an organization, whether a full company, a department, a division, or other strategic business unit within an existing organization by getting the right things done through teams of people. It addresses the common management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. This course is delivered in a professor-supervised, self-directed, virtual-reality, on-the-job (OJT) context; this course relies on observation, explanation, application, mentoring, and testing to maximize professional competencies. The student learns from classic and contemporary readings, case studies, peers, and practicing managers.
This course has 12 modules each focusing on a unique topic with unique objectives for your knowledge, skill, and values. Modules are given different priority, and so are not always equal in length, difficulty, or grading weight. Failing a module will result in immediate repetition of that module.
This course is for corporate executives. In some ways, this course will be more demanding and academically rigorous than a traditional classroom or face to face course. It has been carefully engineered by a team of qualified university professors and experienced business executives to meet the needs of busy working professionals who require maximum flexibility in a market-relevant, academically rigorous education. It places a significant burden on the student to manage the study schedule and to master concepts, principles, practices and tools. Self-discipline and time management skills are therefore essential to successfully complete this course.
To enrol in this course, you must read this Course Description and the Course Introduction.
Entry Requirements
One of the following
- Senior Managers
- Managers
- Company Supervisors A recognised university foundation programme
- or be
- a middle or senior manager or specialist, with over 5 years of experience
- an Owner Manager wishing to develop and grow their organisation
- a Consultant with corporate clients.
Flexible Start Dates
Students can start the programme monthly each Year
Duration
10 to 14 Weeks.
Course Content
| Module | Issues + Resources |
| 1 | Introduction to the Course and the Learning Context · Learn How to Use the Course Materials · Learn the Course Contents · Pre-Test · Learn the History of Strategy Thought · Learn Why CEO’s Fail · Learn the Contemporary Strategy Paradox · Learn to Answer “Who Determines What it Means to Win?” · Learn to Decide What You Mean by “Win” · Learn that He Who Thinks Wins · Learn from Case Studies · Competency Hurdle |
| 2 | The Foundations of Organization Strategy · Learn the Steps in the Strategy Process · Learn to Use a Rolling · Learn the Standard “Shelf” Strategies · Learn How to Use Vision to Guide Strategic Choice · Learn How to Get Employees to Internalize the Vision · Competency Hurdle |
| 3 | The Role of Forecasting in Strategic Planning · Learn to Learn from the Experts · Learn to Learn from Past Patterns – Time Series Analysis · Learn to Learn from Potential Predictors · Learn to Learn from Causal Forces · Learn to Manage an Uncertain Future · Learn from Case Studies · Competency Hurdle.
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| 4 | External Analysis · Learn to Question Unstated Assumptions · Learn to Focus Environmental Scanning · Learn to Identify Key Success and Failure Factors · Learn to Use External Analysis Resources · Learn to Use Life Cycle Analysis · Learn to Use the GE Matrix Analysis · Learn to Use Porter’s Five Forces Analysis · Learn to Identify Opportunities and Threats · Learn from Case Studies · Competency Hurdle |
| 5 | Internal Analysis · Learn When CEO’s Refuse to Hear · Learn to Identify Your Organization’s Core Competencies · Learn to Identify Your Organization’s Vulnerabilities · Competency Hurdle
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| 6 | Competitive Analysis · Learn to Prepare vs. Compare · Learn to Avoid Focusing on the Wrong Things · Learn to Evaluate Best Practices (Benchmarking) · Learn to Use Competitive Analysis Resources · Learn the Advantages & Disadvantages of Copy-Cat Strategies · Competency Hurdle |
| 7 | Formulating Strategic Alternatives · Learn When to Use Low Cost Leadership · Learn When to Use Innovation · Learn When to Use Operational Strategies · Learn When to Use Concentrated Growth · Learn When to Use Product Development · Learn When to Use Market Development · Learn When to Use Horizontal Integration · Learn When to Use Vertical Integration · Learn When to Use Conglomerate Diversification · Learn When to Use Concentric Diversification · Learn When to Use Strategic Alliance · Learn When to Use Turn Around Learn When to Use Divestiture · Learn When to Use Liquidation Competency Hurdle |
| 8 | The Challenges of Execution · Learn How to Relate Structure to Objectives and Programs · Learn How the Human Resource Department Serves Management · Learn How to Get the Right People in the Right Jobs · Competency Hurdle |
| 9 | Strategic Monitors and Control · Learn the Fundamentals of Decision Making · Learn How to Apply Statistics · Learn How to Use Break Even Analysis · Learn How to Use Inventory Management Methods · Learn How to Apply Linear Programming · Learn How to Use Pro Forma Financial Statements Competency Hurdle |
| 10 | Simulation Preparation |
| 11 | Simulation Competition |
| 12 | Comprehensive Course Overview and Practice Exam |
How This Course Is Graded
On an unannounced and unscheduled basis, students are asked questions by the Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors, the company department manager, the personal guide, the Human Resources Department and other students about various aspect of the learning experience. College Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors have access to data and summary reports in real-time, on-demand.
Grading standards for this course will be “P” for Pass, “M” for Merit and “D” for Distinction. As this course is based on continuous learning; Note that a student MAY NOT be able to proceed to a new module in this course without first demonstrating minimum competency before been allowed to proceed to the next module. Students and Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors have access to real-time performance assessments throughout this course.
Study Timetable
The Managing Organisational Strategy Course Unit along with the accompany modules typically takes about 10 to 14 weeks with continuous assessment and assignments. The complete course should take approximately 14 Weeks to complete.
Tutor Support
Following registration, our students will be allocated to a Tutor or Lecturer or Instructor to discuss your course work and give advice and guidance on assignments.
Study fees
£995 GBP
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