
Professional MBA
in Strategic Management
Advance your career with a comprehensive 3–6 month, self‑paced MBA programme. 24 modules, 144 units across 8 progressive circles – from foundations, analysis, and formulation to growth, innovation, leadership, implementation, global strategy, and sustainability. Expert‑led online support. Includes professional development training documents.
🟢 Circle 1 — Foundations of Strategic Management
Module 1: Foundations of Strategic Management
- 1. What Is Strategic Management?
- 2. Importance of Strategic Management
- 3. Strategic Management and Organisational Success
- 4. Strategic Management versus Operational Management
- 5. Levels of Strategy
- 6. The Strategic Management Process
Module 2: Strategic Thinking and Managerial Decision-Making
- 1. Strategic Thinking and Strategic Mindset
- 2. Strategic Decision-Making
- 3. Rational and Intuitive Decision-Making
- 4. Strategic Problem-Solving
- 5. Managerial Judgment and Critical Thinking
- 6. Developing Strategic Managers
Module 3: Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Direction
- 1. Organisational Vision
- 2. Mission Statements
- 3. Core Values
- 4. Organisational Purpose
- 5. Strategic Goals and Objectives
- 6. Aligning Vision, Mission and Strategy
🔵 Circle 2 — Strategic Analysis
Module 4: External Environmental Analysis
- 1. Understanding the Business Environment
- 2. PESTLE Analysis
- 3. Economic and Technological Forces
- 4. Political, Legal and Regulatory Forces
- 5. Social and Environmental Forces
- 6. Identifying Strategic Opportunities and Threats
Module 5: Industry and Competitive Analysis
- 1. Industry Structure and Dynamics
- 2. Porter's Five Forces
- 3. Competitor Analysis
- 4. Competitive Intensity
- 5. Industry Attractiveness
- 6. Identifying Competitive Opportunities
Module 6: Internal Strategic Analysis
- 1. Organisational Resources and Capabilities
- 2. Strengths and Weaknesses
- 3. Value Chain Analysis
- 4. Core Competencies
- 5. VRIO Analysis
- 6. Identifying Strategic Capabilities
Module 7: SWOT and Integrated Strategic Analysis
- 1. Understanding SWOT Analysis
- 2. Strengths and Opportunities
- 3. Weaknesses and Threats
- 4. TOWS Strategic Matrix
- 5. Integrating Internal and External Analysis
- 6. Developing Strategic Options
🟣 Circle 3 — Strategy Formulation
Module 8: Corporate-Level Strategy
- 1. Understanding Corporate Strategy
- 2. Growth and Stability Strategies
- 3. Retrenchment Strategies
- 4. Diversification Strategy
- 5. Vertical and Horizontal Integration
- 6. Corporate-Level Strategic Choices
Module 9: Business-Level Competitive Strategy
- 1. Competitive Strategy
- 2. Cost Leadership
- 3. Differentiation Strategy
- 4. Focus Strategy
- 5. Competitive Advantage
- 6. Choosing a Business-Level Strategy
Module 10: Functional and Operational Strategy
- 1. Functional-Level Strategy
- 2. Marketing Strategy
- 3. Financial Strategy
- 4. Human Resource Strategy
- 5. Operations and Technology Strategy
- 6. Aligning Functional Strategies with Corporate Goals
Module 11: Strategic Positioning and Competitive Advantage
- 1. Strategic Positioning
- 2. Sources of Competitive Advantage
- 3. Differentiation and Value Creation
- 4. Cost and Efficiency Advantages
- 5. Sustainable Competitive Advantage
- 6. Defending Strategic Position
🟠 Circle 4 — Strategic Growth and Business Development
Module 12: Growth Strategies and the Ansoff Matrix
- 1. Understanding Business Growth
- 2. Market Penetration
- 3. Market Development
- 4. Product Development
- 5. Diversification
- 6. Applying the Ansoff Growth Matrix
Module 13: Strategic Alliances, Partnerships and Networks
- 1. Strategic Alliances
- 2. Business Partnerships
- 3. Joint Ventures
- 4. Strategic Networks
- 5. Partner Selection and Due Diligence
- 6. Managing Strategic Partnerships
Module 14: Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring
- 1. Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2. Strategic Reasons for M&A
- 3. Acquisition and Target Evaluation
- 4. Due Diligence
- 5. Post-Merger Integration
- 6. Corporate Restructuring and Strategic Renewal
🔴 Circle 5 — Strategic Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Module 15: Strategic Innovation Management
- 1. Understanding Strategic Innovation
- 2. Product and Service Innovation
- 3. Business Model Innovation
- 4. Technology-Driven Innovation
- 5. Disruptive Innovation
- 6. Building an Innovation Strategy
Module 16: Entrepreneurship and New Venture Strategy
- 1. Strategic Entrepreneurship
- 2. Opportunity Identification
- 3. Business Model Development
- 4. Lean Startup Principles
- 5. Entrepreneurial Competitive Advantage
- 6. Scaling New Ventures
Module 17: Digital Transformation and Technology Strategy
- 1. Digital Transformation
- 2. Digital Business Models
- 3. Technology and Competitive Advantage
- 4. Data-Driven Decision-Making
- 5. Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
- 6. Developing a Digital Strategy
🟡 Circle 6 — Strategic Leadership and Organisational Performance
Module 18: Strategic Leadership
- 1. Understanding Strategic Leadership
- 2. Leadership Styles and Strategic Context
- 3. Strategic Vision and Influence
- 4. Executive Decision-Making
- 5. Leading Through Uncertainty
- 6. Developing Strategic Leaders
Module 19: Organisational Culture and Strategic Change
- 1. Organisational Culture
- 2. Culture and Strategy Alignment
- 3. Managing Organisational Change
- 4. Resistance to Change
- 5. Change Leadership
- 6. Building Change-Ready Organisations
Module 20: Strategic Human Resource Management
- 1. Human Capital as a Strategic Resource
- 2. Strategic Workforce Planning
- 3. Talent Management
- 4. Employee Engagement and Performance
- 5. Leadership Development
- 6. Aligning People Strategy with Business Strategy
🟤 Circle 7 — Strategy Implementation and Control
Module 21: Strategy Implementation
- 1. From Strategy Formulation to Implementation
- 2. Strategic Action Plans
- 3. Resource Allocation
- 4. Organisational Structure and Strategy
- 5. Strategic Responsibilities and Accountability
- 6. Overcoming Implementation Challenges
Module 22: Strategic Performance Management
- 1. Measuring Strategic Performance
- 2. Key Performance Indicators
- 3. Balanced Scorecard
- 4. Strategic Objectives and Targets
- 5. Performance Monitoring
- 6. Corrective Strategic Action
⚫ Circle 8 — Global Strategy, Risk and Sustainable Growth
Module 23: Global and International Strategic Management
- 1. Globalisation and Strategic Management
- 2. International Market Entry Strategies
- 3. Global versus Local Strategy
- 4. Cross-Cultural Management
- 5. International Competitive Strategy
- 6. Managing Global Strategic Operations
Module 24: Strategic Risk, Crisis Management and Sustainable Growth
- 1. Strategic Risk Management
- 2. Business Continuity and Resilience
- 3. Crisis Management and Strategic Response
- 4. Corporate Governance and Ethical Strategy
- 5. Sustainability and Long-Term Value Creation
- 6. Future Challenges and Strategic Opportunities
💰 Programme Investment
Foreign: ₦175,685 – ₦351,370 per instalment
Foreign: ₦70,274 – ₦140,548 per instalment
Why choose the Professional MBA in Strategic Management?
3–6 Month Comprehensive
Complete the MBA in 3–6 months – intensive, immersive learning with flexible pacing and 360+ hours of engagement.
Self‑Paced & Expert‑Led
Study on your own schedule, with direct expert support via WhatsApp for questions, case consultations, and guidance.
Comprehensive Strategic Management Coverage
From foundations, analysis, and formulation to growth, innovation, leadership, implementation, global strategy, and sustainability – 8 circles, 24 modules, 144 units.
Analytical & Practical Frameworks
Integrates Porter's Five Forces, PESTLE, VRIO, Ansoff Matrix, Balanced Scorecard, and other proven strategic management tools.
Complete Training Documents
Receive handbooks, worksheets, action plans, assessment tools, and professional development resources to support your learning journey.
MBA (Non-Degree) Completion
Earn a prestigious MBA credential to elevate your career in strategic leadership, corporate strategy, and management consulting.
📘 Professional Development Training Documents
1. Programme Overview
- Course Handbook / Programme Guide
- Training Syllabus & Curriculum
- Programme Schedule / Calendar
2. Learning Materials
- Lecture Notes / Module Manuals
- Presentation Slides (PowerPoint)
- Reading Materials / Articles
3. Practical Application Tools
- Mastery Worksheets
- Case Study Exercises
- Simulation / Practical Tasks
4. Personal Development Tools
- Personal Action Plan
- Goal Setting Templates
- Reflection Journals / Logbooks
5. Assessment & Evaluation
- Pre‑Assessment / Diagnostic Test
- Continuous Assessment Tasks
- Practical Skills Checklists
- Final Assessment / Examination
- Competency Evaluation Rubrics
6. Workplace Readiness Tools
- Internship / Logbook (if applicable)
- Professional Code of Conduct
- Workplace Behaviour Guidelines
- Job Role Competency Framework
7. Certification & Completion
- Certificate of Completion
- Transcript or Record of Achievement
- Performance Summary Report (optional)
- Recommendation Letter (optional for top performers)
8. Communication & Support
- Instructor Contact Information Sheet
- Feedback Forms
- Participant Support Guidelines
- FAQ Document
📌 Learn → Practice → Reflect → Apply → Assess → Certify
A complete professional development programme should follow this cycle.🎯 Key Insight
A strong professional training programme is not defined by lectures alone, but by:
Worksheets (reflection) • Action plans (execution) • Assessments (measurement) • Practical tools (real‑world application)
Lead strategy with confidence – in just 3–6 months
This Professional MBA (Non-Degree) gives you a comprehensive grounding in strategic management – from foundations, analysis, and formulation to growth, innovation, leadership, implementation, global strategy, and sustainability. Across 8 circles, 24 modules, and 144 units, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to drive impact in strategic leadership. Enrol today and receive your complete training package.
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