Corporate Strategy Implementation

Overview

The programme consists of one ten-credit module – Corporate Strategy Simulation.

The module will develop students knowledge and understanding of strategic analysis models by completing a business situational analysis and developing a proposed implementation plan. Students will then follow their strategic plan across several cycles of a strategy simulation. Students working in groups will experience challenging and dynamic board room discussions, developing their corporate strategy knowledge and soft skills. The reflective assessment elements of the module reinforce student learning ensuring lessons are learnt from all decisions made.

Course Delivery

This programme will be blended delivery in the coming academic year. While much of the lectures will take place online, students may be required to attend campus on a couple of occasions each semester and will have to attend on-campus for their final examinations at the end of each semester.

Award

On successful completion of the course, graduates will receive a Special Purpose Award – Certificate in Corporate Strategy Implementation (Level 9, 10 ECTS)

What will I study?

Module

Corporate Strategy Simulation

Programme Features

• Interactive
• Reflective Learning
• Action Learning

Enhanced Employability Competences

Programme design is based on research showing the benefit of strategy simulations to participants employability competences. Some of the competences shown to benefit from the use of simulations include

• Decision Making
• Organisational skills
• Analytical Skills
• Communication skills
• Business Acumen
• Teamwork
• Cultural awareness

Credits:

10

Entry Requirements

Organisations

Who wish to provide professional development and upskilling for existing or potential management staff or those seeking to progress into those roles. However, all staff members in an organisation will benefit from understanding the strategy process and the challenges with implementation.

Individuals

Who wish to expand their experience in strategy development and implementation. The programme can provide further depth to business students strategy knowledge and complementary core business knowledge to non-business graduates.

Industry Background

The programme is applicable to all industries, including social enterprise and the charity sector. Participants may be public or private sector employees or entrepreneurs. All  organisations need a strategy and need to know how to implement it.

Educational Requirements

We would suggest that applicants ideally have a Level 8 qualification in any discipline; however, applicants with significant work experience will also be considered and are eligible for our recognition of prior learning process.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€900

• ​Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €300 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee. 

• Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you, and you wish to accept it.