Learn to lead with strategic focus and make evidence-based decisions in complex organisational environments. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, this course integrates the CMI Level 7 Diploma with your master’s degree.
Why study with us
- Develop strategic leadership capability through simulations and challenge based learning that mirror real decision making in volatile and complex environments.
- Build strategic thinking and ethical leadership skills through cross disciplinary collaboration, scenario analysis, and organisational problem solving.
- Gain student membership of the Institute for Research into Organisations, Work and Employment (iROWE), connecting you to current leadership research and professional networks.
What you'll do
- Apply leadership theory to real organisational challenges, developing a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to influence strategy and performance.
- Lead simulations of complex decision making and ethical dilemmas, practising values-based leadership in uncertain and changing environments.
- Develop as a responsible and impact-driven leader through reflective practice, systems thinking, and exposure to global business perspectives.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
This course prepares you for leadership, consultancy, and management roles across private, public, and third sector organisations. You will graduate confident in your ability to shape strategy and influence organisational success.
Entry requirements
- Applicants should have a 2:2 degree or a Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) or above.
- Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience will be considered ion a case-by-case basis and may be asked to attend a 45 minute interview to discuss their background and interest in the course.
- For students where English is not their first language, a score of at least 6.5 on IELTS or equivalent.
Minimum qualifications:
- A 2:2 degree or equivalent in a related field
- Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience are considered on a case-by-case basis and may be asked to attend a 45-minute interview to discuss their background and interest in the course.
- For students where English is not their first language, a score of at least 6.0 on IELTS (or equivalent) is required, with no component score lower than 5.5.
Fees and funding
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This course is delivered by the School of Business
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