Chartered Management Institute, Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

Activity Overview

Level of Study

Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught/Masters, Postgraduate Research

Award Type

Single Route

This level 7 qualification delivered by Queen’s Graduate School, is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Participants must complete two units to achieve the certificate and there are currently three units on offer at the Graduate School; Strategic Leadership; Strategic Management Project and Entrepreneurial Practice.

The qualification aims to equip students with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively translate organisational strategy into operational success while fostering strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities. Those who complete the course will gain an accredited CMI qualification and Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status.

Strategic Leadership

The aim of this unit is to equip leaders with an in-depth understanding of strategic leadership within an organisational context. Leaders will explore the complexities of the role and the theoretical perspectives, approaches, behaviours and skills which can enhance their professional practice. The unit focuses on the leader’s ability to respond creatively to complex organisational challenges and understand how to set and deliver sustainable strategic goals.

Strategic Management Project

The aim of this unit is for leaders to undertake a strategic management project of their own choosing. To achieve this outcome leaders will develop a business case, propose research design to inform the project’s direction and recommend project management methods and tools to structure the delivery of the project. Leaders will report on project outcomes and reflect on the skills and behaviours which ultimately influence the success of the strategic management project.

Entrepreneurial Practice

The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to explore the principles of entrepreneurial practice, understand the different contexts in which entrepreneurship can flourish and the characteristics of entrepreneurial leadership. 

Further Information

Learning outcomes for each unit can be found on the CMI webpage here Qualification Overview | The Graduate School | Queen's University Belfast (qub.ac.uk)

For further information and to apply please contact the CMI Programme Lead at gs.cmi@qub.ac.uk