Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

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Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

 

  1. Title of Course

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

 

  1. Objective

The Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is
designed to equip current and aspiring managers with the strategic leadership
capabilities necessary to translate organisational strategies into effective
operational outcomes.

 

This qualification reflects contemporary practices in strategic management and
leadership, enabling learners to build and deepen their advanced
understanding in these areas within a workplace context. It places strong
emphasis on the development of practical, work-related skills, supported by
robust theoretical foundations.

 

Module Synopses:

  1. Advanced Strategic Management

    Learning Outcome:

    The learner will:

    1. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse key external factors that influence an organisation’s strategic direction.
    2. Assess and evaluate a range of strategic options to support informed decision-making within the organisation.
    3. Examine and compare various tools and methodologies used in the formulation and execution of strategic implementation plans.
    4. Design and implement a comprehensive change management plan aligned with strategic organisational objectives.
    5. Monitor, review, and control the execution of strategic plans to ensure effective performance and continuous improvement.
     

  2. Strategic Leadership for Organisational Excellence

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of key principles, concepts, and various approaches to contemporary leadership, including distinctions among leadership styles.
    2. Analyse how leadership influences individual behaviour, team dynamics, and overall organisational culture.
    3. Evaluate the role of leadership in driving organisational performance and achieving strategic objectives.
    4. Examine the importance of ethical decision-making and its alignment with organisational values and integrity.
     

  3. Strategic Human Capital Management

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic role of human resource management in achieving organisational objectives.
    2. Develop a comprehensive human resource plan that aligns with the needs and goals of the organisation.
    3. Analyse the legal and ethical considerations that influence the development of human resource policies.
    4. Design and formulate effective human resource strategies to support organisational performance and growth.
    5. Evaluate different human resource management approaches within various organisational and cultural contexts.
     

  4. Strategic Financial Planning and Control

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Apply relevant cost accounting tools and techniques to support financial planning and control.
    2. Critically analyse and interpret the financial performance of organisations using appropriate financial metrics.
    3. Evaluate the effectiveness of organisational budgeting processes in resource allocation and performance management.
    4. Recommend suitable short-term and long-term financing options to meet organisational needs.
    5. Conduct a critical appraisal of investment opportunities using established financial evaluation methods.
     

  5. Strategic Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Critically analyse the core concepts, characteristics, and processes of entrepreneurship in various business contexts.
    2. Evaluate innovative and entrepreneurial management approaches for application within a project or organisational setting.
    3. Critically assess the feasibility and potential of proposals derived from new or creative business ideas.
    4. Develop a comprehensive and viable business plan that integrates strategic, operational, and financial considerations.
     

  6. Advanced Business Research Methods

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Develop appropriate research approaches aligned with a relevant business or organisational context.
    2. Critically review and synthesise existing literature related to a chosen research topic.
    3. Design suitable research methodologies for investigating business issues or opportunities.
    4. Formulate and present a well-structured research proposal demonstrating clarity of purpose and methodological rigour.
     

Enrolment Requirements

  • Course entry requirement(s)

    Age: 21 years of age an above

    Language:
    Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

    • Pass in English in GCE O’ Level
    • IELTS 5.5 and above; OR
    • Bizchamp Internal Placement test with minimum 50% achievement of the test
     

    Academic:

    • An honours degree in related subject OR
    • UK Level 6 diploma OR
    • An equivalent overseas qualification of Bachelor Degree in any field
     

    Work experience:

    • N.A.
     

  • Course Entry requirement(s) (Mature Candidates)

    Age: 30 years of age an above

    Language:
    Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

    • Pass in English in GCE O’ Level; OR
    • IELTS 5.5 and above; OR
    • Bizchamp Internal Placement test with minimum 50% achievement of the test
     

    Academic:

    • Diploma in any field OR SPM or GCE O’Level
     

    Work experience:

    • M8 years of management experience
     

  • Scope of Study

    Principles, theories, cases studies, research work

  • Mode of Learning

    Part time basis

  • Delivery Mode

    Blend

  • Intakes

    Every fourth week

  • Course Duration

    6 months

  • Class Period

    2 sessions per week x 3 hours per session
    Contact hours: 120 hours

  • Type of Assessments

    Assignment: 100%

  • Course Fees

    S$16,800.00

  • Qualification Awarded

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Awarding institution

    BizChamp International College

  • Graduation Requirements

    Achieved a ‘Passed’ for all units

  • Teacher to Student Ratio:

    1:43