Duration
One academic semester
Strategic Management Certificate in Galway, Ireland
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The programme
This course is an ideal choice for someone who is looking for a specific need in a specialist area. The Certificate in Strategic Management will give students cutting edge flare in order to guide them through the business owner's life cycle.
To successfully navigate current disruptive challenges such as Covid-19, Brexit, digitisation and climate change, today's managers require the mindset and skill-set to adapt to change, seize opportunity and lead innovation in their business in order to stay competitive and resilient.
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Next Start Date
September 2025
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Mode
Full-time Day
Part-time Evening -
ECTS
10 ECTS
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Assessment
Continuous Assessment & Exam
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Level
National Framework of Qualifications Level 7
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Minimum English Level
CEFR B2 or above
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Accrediting Body
Quality and Qualifications Ireland
| EU Part-time Fees | EU Full-time Fees | Springboard |
| €950 | €1,075 | FREE or 10% course fee - currently not available |
“The course was fantastic!! As someone with a humanities background, I found the strategic management course the perfect way to feel more confident in my work. As a professional with supervisory responsibilities, I wanted to learn how to manage people, and also learn about business. The strategic management course has made me into a critical thinker, and ready to innovate and lead change in an organisation. Thanks a million to Tony who explained the frameworks in applicable manner, I thoroughly enjoyed the course and recommend it to anyone who wants to gain an employable edge!!” - Assia Buono, Strategic Management Certificate Course participant
Why should I study a Certificate in Strategic Management?
The Certificate in Strategic Management will teach you the key theories and frameworks which are the building blocks for modern organisation’s strategy.
The skills you will learn are transferable and they can be used in strategic planning in any business sector.
Programme Learning Outcomes
This Certificate in Strategic Management will:
- Teach learners the theories and frameworks of modern day business strategy and how to apply them on their work environments
- Learn key management theories and have the ability to analyse and solve real-life management issues and concerns
- Use the skills acquired to develop strategic plans in any business division
Programme content
The core module of this certificate programme is Strategic Management and the indicative programme content is listed below.
| Strategic Management (10 ECTS) |
| Leadership & culture of an organisation
Business ethics & corporate social responsibility Analysis of opportunities and threats (internal & external) to the business environment Corporate strategy and its importance in directing the business Strategic methods implemented by organisations Innovation and its importance for company growth Strategic implementation and strategic change |
Course Structure and Award
The Certificate in Strategic Management will be delivered over a semester (18 weeks, including exams).
You will be assessed using a combination of exams and continuous assessment throughout the semester.
On completion, you will receive a QQI Certificate in Strategic Management at level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Career opportunities & Progression Routes
After completing this certificate, you can progress on to a career in business or innovation management in SMEs or multinational organisations.
Students who would like to further their academic career can choose to continue their studies through our Bachelor of Business degree and would be exempted from the modules completed within their certificate.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to have a Leaving Certificate 5 passes or High School Diploma equivalent and are required to have an English Language qualification at CEFR B2 or above.
To successfully pursue this module, an applicant would need some prior experience or knowledge in this particular field.
English language classes at the start of the programme are obligatory for non-native speakers.
Read more here.
Next Steps
If you wish to apply for this certificate course, please contact the college directly:
T: +353 (0)91 529000