Diploma in Strategy, Development and Innovation

Programme Overview

Central to the long-term success of any organisation, strategy defines direction and creates scope to gain competitive advantage. It is what elevates truly extraordinary leaders above merely ordinary ones by enabling them to develop and implement effective business strategies while maintaining motivation, innovation and vision in their people.

Knowledge gained, skills learned and links established on the programme will enhance career potential and directly benefit the organisations that participants work with. The programme provides participants with the insight and understanding needed to lead organisations in a complex global business environment.

The focus on Strategy, Development and Innovation provides the knowledge and skills required to reach the highest level, whether in a commercial or public sector context. It offers business managers and directors with a versatile, strategic toolkit to bring coherence and direction to the actions and decisions of the organisation.

Interested in learning more - check out these two articles 'Why Good Arguments Make Better Strategy' and 'A User's Guide to Open Strategy'.

Key Details

30th March 2023

Next Intake

€8,260 & €7,847*

Fees

9 Months

Duration

6 X 2 day modules

Delivery

NFQ Level 9 / 30 ECTS

Accredited / Credits

Module Dates

Module Title	Module Faculty	Module Dates
Module 1: Strategic Leadership SBUS41760	Prof. Patrick Gibbons and Associate Prof. Ciaran Heavey	Thurs 30th March 2023 (1:30 - 5pm), Fri 31st March (8:30am - 4pm) & Sat 1st April 2023
Module 2: Strategy in a Turbulent Environment: The New Normal SBUS41770	Prof. Karan Sonpar	Fri 5th & Sat 6th May 2023
Module 3: Market Position and Competitive Advantage SBUS41050	Associate Prof. Andrew Keating Associate Prof. Marius Claudy	Fri 16th & Sat 17th June 2023
Module 4: Business Model Innovation SBUS4102	Prof. Raomal Perera	Fri 8th & Sat 9th September 2023
Module 5: Leading Innovation and Change SBUS41750 (Live online module)	Prof. David Loree - will deliver live virtual module	Thurs 19th, Fri 20th & Sat 21st October 2023 - This live virtual module will take place from approx 1pm to 5pm.
Module 6: Top Management Teams and Strategic Decision Making SBUS41060	Prof. Patrick Gibbons and Associate Prof. Dorota Piaskowska	Fri 1st & Sat 2nd December 2023
Please note - 100% attendance is required at all modules. Should you miss a module due to unexpected circumstances, there is no longer an option to take that module with another intake of the programme. Timing: Typically, 9.00am to 5.00pm on both days

MSc Pathway

This standalone diploma also forms part of the optional MSc in Business (Leadership & Management Practice) Pathway. The pathway framework is comprised of ten diploma programmes. If participants successfully complete any three of these ten diplomas within a recommended 5-year timeframe, they are awarded with the MSc in Business (Leadership & Management Practice).

Our portfolio of pathway diplomas build on your existing skill set and add relevant value to your business needs. From corporate governance to leadership development, our diplomas deepen your understanding of contemporary business issues and will help you become a stronger leader who can deal with complex issues in rapidly-changing environments. Our unique teaching method, immersive learning environment and world-class faculty combine to produce an educational experience like no other.

The majority of our diploma programmes are delivered over a series of 6 two-day workshops within a 10-12 month period. Workshops are typically held on Fridays and Saturdays to minimise interference with busy work schedules. The majority of our diploma programmes are assessed on a module-by-module basis through a variety of practical assignments. There are no examinations (excluding the Diploma in Corporate Governance).

Smurfit Executive Development leaps to 31st globally in latest 2022 Financial Times Rankings

UCD Smurfit School Executive Development has been ranked 31st in the world in the 2022 Financial Times Executive Education Open Enrolment rankings, our highest ever placing in the prestigious rankings. Up 11 places from 42nd in the last rankings held in 2020, we are ranked 1st in Ireland, 19th in EU (Up from 27th in Europe in 2020) with an overall participant satisfaction rating at 9.09/10.

The only Irish business school included, UCD Smurfit Executive Development recorded significant gains across all criteria, including being ranked 22nd for New Skills and Learning; 26th for Aims Achieved; and 30th for both Course Design and Teaching Materials.

In addition, UCD Smurfit Executive Development ranked 14th for partner schools, which refers to programmes taught in conjunction with other Equis or AACSB accredited business schools. Find out more here.