Overview

A robust strategy, implemented well and managed effectively, enables organisations to operate competitively and to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape. The success of a strategy’s execution depends largely on the talent and capability of its leadership - even a great strategy can fail if it’s not well-executed. So this Strategic Management (Online) at University of Derby aims to transform you into a modern strategic thinker and leader, who can bring about change in the organisations you work for.

You will gain a fundamental understanding of how to plan, formulate and execute strategy through innovative and entrepreneurial approaches.

Careers

This MSc in Strategic Management will help transform you into a skilled and thoroughly modern strategic leader and manager. You will be able to formulate, manage and execute business strategy in innovative and creative ways. The course is relevant to strategic management roles in any size of organisation and within any sector.

It can also help you to diversify in your career, since optional modules enable you to learn more about a range of business functions, including human capital and talent management, accounting and finance, marketing, and risk management.

You will become particularly skilled in areas related to the programme’s core themes, which are also some of the most important challenges and opportunities facing organisations today: entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship, sustainability, and internationalisation. You will find that your knowledge of these areas makes you highly employable.

If you are already in work, you will be able to apply knowledge learned on the progra

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Strategy Formulation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Strategic Execution, Management and Leadership
International Business Strategies
Career Coaching and Mentoring
Transforming Personal Skills
Innovation in Marketing

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-18 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Semi-structured
Continuous support with feedback on request

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

You should normally have a UK undergraduate degree (at least a 2:2) with honours in any business-related subject, or an equivalent international qualification. Equivalent professional qualifications will also be considered for entry.
If you do not have the above required academic or professional qualifications but do have significant management experience and a substantial record of achievement, then we will also consider your application.

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Tuition Fees

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4860 GBP / year

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4860 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK/EU/International £1,050 Per 20 credits

Funding

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