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CIMA Professional Qualification - Strategic Management module E3

EXP027

Do you want to help businesses all over the world manage their finances? Accounting has so many open-ended opportunities and you can boost your career in the field with the Strategic Management E3 module, which goes towards the CIMA Professional Qualification, recognised worldwide as the most relevant global finance qualification for a career in finance.

Course duration

Varies depending on enrolment date.

Course outcome

You will receive a pass in the Strategic Management module.

Entry requirements

You must have completed the Operational and Management Levels and exams.

Assessment

A mixture of progress tests and mock exams, as well as completion of one exam.

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This course is only available to study online.

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£1,076.00
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Course code: EXP027

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Course overview

  • Study the strategy process and how to make strategic choices.
  • Analyse the organisational ecosystem.
  • Understand how to generate strategic options.
  • Learn more about strategic control and digital strategy.

The CIMA Professional Qualification is recognised worldwide as the most relevant global finance qualification for a career in business and finance. In the Strategic Management E3 module, you will be introduced to why strategy is at the heart of what organisations do. this module provides the foundation of strategic management for a business.

This is one of the 12 modules you need to complete in order to achieve the CIMA Professional qualification. By successfully completing the Strategic Management E3 exam, you will be one step closer to achieving the CIMA Professional Qualification.

On completion of the CIMA Professional Qualification, you will be awarded the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation. This showcases your professionalism, business and leadership skills, ethics, and commitment.

It is ideal for:

  • Students who want to develop their accounting and finance knowledge.
  • Those aspiring to work or progress their career in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping.

Future career options:

  • Chartered accountant
  • Finance manager
  • Management accountant
  • External auditor
  • Forensic accountant
  • Stockbroker
  • Internal auditor
  • Business analyst

Course content

  • The purpose of strategy
  • Types and levels of strategy
  • The strategy process

  • Elements of the ecosystem
  • Drivers of change in the ecosystem
  • Impact of the ecosystem on organisational strategy

  • Generating and developing strategic options
  • Purpose, visions and values of an organisation
  • Evaluating strategic options
  • Producing the strategy

  • Developing a strategic management performance system
  • Resource allocation to support strategy implementation
  • Change management techniques and methodologies

  • Governance of digital transformation
  • Analysing digital transformation
  • Digital strategies

Extra information

You will need to sit a 90-minute computer based objective test at the end of the module. Objective tests comprise of a range of items including short multiple-choice questions, number entry questions, drag and drop questions and other formats. They test all component learning outcomes across the whole subject.

The cost of the objective test is not included in the price of this module. You will need to book with CIMA.

This course is offered on a distance learning basis, with access to required study materials and unlimited support from your personal tutor via email. Study at your own pace, wherever and whenever you choose.

At the end of this module successful learners will receive a pass in the Strategic Management E3 module. This pass will count towards your overall CIMA Professional Qualification.

Once you have completed the remainder of the Strategic Level modules, you will achieve your CIMA Professional Qualification. Students will be admitted to associate membership and granted the associate chartered management accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designations.

Please be aware that you will need to have three years of relevant practical experience; which can be gained before, during or after studies to achieve the full qualification. Find out more about practical experience requirements on the CIMA website.

Students who complete all three levels (Operational Level, Management Level and Strategic Level) will achieve the CIMA Professional Qualification.

Upon completion of the Strategic Management E3 module, you will be able to move on to another of the 12 modules to earn your CIMA Professional Qualification.

Take a read of our ‘How to Become an Accountant‘ career guide.

FAQs

You must have completed the Operational and Management Levels and exams.

Please be aware that you will need to have three years of relevant practical experience; which can be gained before, during or after studies to achieve the full qualification. Find out more about practical experience requirements on the CIMA website.

There may be exemptions depending on what qualifications you already have.

To find out if you are eligible to claim for an exemption use the CIMA exemptions.

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  • Exam kit and progress tests
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  • Dedicated personal tutor support
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  • FREE CV critique service
  • FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
  • FREE XO Student Discounts membership

Registration fees and exams are not included in the cost of this course. You will need to book and pay for these directly with CIMA.

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