This course forms part of the Advanced Level of both the ICB Financial Accounting and the ICB Public Sector Accounting Programmes. It aims to redefine corporate strategy to rely less on objectives and competition but rather seeing an organisations big picture that is customer focused, sustainable and successful in the long-term. This course is an in-depth study of strategic management. It shows the impact of corporate strategy on a company’s ability to accelerate its sales, gain market leadership, and power up its revenue growth.
Description
This subject forms part of the Advanced Level of both the ICB Financial Accounting and the ICB Public Sector Accounting Programmes. It aims to redefine corporate strategy to rely less on objectives and competition but rather seeing an organisation’s big picture that is customer focused, sustainable and successful in the long-term. This subject is an in-depth study of strategic management. It shows the impact of corporate strategy on a company’s ability to accelerate its sales, gain market leadership, and power up its revenue growth.
Accreditation
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality Assurance Partner of the QCTO.
Qualification
SACOB Certificate of Completion.
This subject forms part of a national qualification. On completion of this subject and the remainder of the subjects in this level you will receive a national certificate.
Requirements
National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting NQF L5 ?or
a Diploma: Public Sector Accounting depending on which stream you have choose (which consists of the 8 learning areas from the previous levels) - or equivalent.
Duration
This subject can be completed in 3 months.
Subjects
Introduction to strategic management
Strategic management methodologies
Context of strategic decisions
Corporate strategy selection
Strategy Implementation
Continuous improvement through strategic control and evaluation
Packages
This course is available via two comprehensive support packages, Online Standard and Online Premium. Each Package includes the following:
Online Standard:
- Textbooks
- Introduction Video
- Exam Info
- Q & A Platform
- Concept Videos
- Forums
- Exam Timetable
- Study Schedule
- A Mock Exam & Solutions
Online Premium:
- Textbooks
- Introduction Video
- Exam Info
- Q & A Platform
- Concept Videos
- Forums
- Exam Timetable
- Study Schedule
- Multiple Mock Exams & Solutions
- LIVE Webinars via Zoom
- Recording of the LIVE Webinars
- Quizzes
- Exam Walkthrough (Pre-recorded)
Assessment
This subject is assessed by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are required to complete Activities (assignments) and Evaluations (tests) and then complete a final summative assessment (exam) written at an ICB assessment centre. Please be sure to register for your assessment.
What's next
You can continue your studies with SACOB and ICB and complete more subjects that make up this qualification.
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