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Postgraduate Programme in Strategic Management and Leadership

Postgraduate Programme in Strategic Management and Leadership is the founding programme of Pinnacle Academy of Advanced Learning.

This programme is designed for professionals who wish to develop advanced knowledge and capability in strategic thinking, leadership, organisational management, and decision-making.

This postgraduate-level programme is suitable for individuals working in management, education, business, consultancy, or leadership roles, as well as those preparing for senior responsibility.

  • Level: Advanced / Level 7 Standard
    Delivery: Distance learning
    Assessment: Coursework-based
    Duration: 9-12 Months
    Study mode: Part-time

    Mandatory Units:

    1. Strategic Management

    2. Strategic Leadership

    3. Strategic Human Resource Management

    4. Advanced Business Research Methods

    5. Strategic Change Management

    6. Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    Tutor support included.

    Assignments are designed to reflect real professional situations and require critical analysis, written work, and independent study.

    Pinnacle Academy of Advanced Learning is a private education provider. This course is a private programme awarded by the Academy and is not currently regulated by Ofqual.

    The programme is designed to reflect recognised academic standards, but it does not form part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework unless stated otherwise.

    Applicants should ensure that the programme meets their personal or professional goals before applying.

  • Applicants should normally meet one of the following:

    • A relevant academic qualification at diploma, degree, or equivalent level, or

    • Relevant professional experience in a management, education, business, or specialist role, or

    • Evidence of the ability to study at an advanced academic level.

    As programmes are delivered through distance learning, applicants should be able to work independently and complete written assignments.

    Pinnacle Academy of Advanced Learning reserves the right to request evidence of qualifications or experience before confirming admission.

    Admission is subject to review.

  • The programme is delivered through flexible distance learning.

    Typical duration: 9 months part-time
    Maximum completion period: 12 months

    The expected study time will vary depending on experience, ability, and time available.

  • SPECIAL FOUNDING COHORT FEE: £1,150 including VAT

    Normal programme fee: £1,595 including VAT

    Fees cover:

    • Access to course materials

    • Assessment and marking

    • Academic support

    • Certification upon successful completion

    All courses awarded by Pinnacle Academy of Advanced Learning are private qualifications unless stated otherwise.

  • The Postgraduate Programme in Strategic Management and Leadership is offered in scheduled intakes throughout the year.

    The next intake will begin in May 2026.

    To maintain academic quality and effective assessment management, each intake is limited to a small cohort.

    Places available: Limited to 25 per intake

    Applications now open!
    Application closing date: 15 May 2026
    Programme start date: 25 May 2026

    Applications may close earlier if the cohort reaches capacity.

    Admission is subject to academic review.

Postgraduate Programme in Human Resource Management

This programme is designed for HR and people professionals who want to strengthen their expertise in strategic HR management, leadership, organisational development and evidence-based decision-making.

It is suited to those working in human resources, people operations, talent development, or leadership roles, as well as individuals preparing to step into senior HR or people management responsibilities.

  • Level: Advanced / Level 7 Standard
    Delivery: Distance learning
    Assessment: Coursework-based
    Duration: 9-12 Months
    Study mode: Part-time

    Mandatory Units:

    1. Contemporary Human Resource Management

    2. Leading, Managing and Human Resource Development

    3. Resourcing, Talent Management and Development

    4. Performance Management

    5. Employee Relations

    6. Investigating a Business Issue from a Human Resource Perspective

    Tutor support included.

    Assignments are designed to reflect real professional situations and require critical analysis, written work, and independent study.

    Pinnacle Academy of Advanced Learning is a private education provider. This course is a private programme awarded by the Academy and is not currently regulated by Ofqual.

    The programme is designed to reflect recognised academic standards, but it does not form part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework unless stated otherwise.

    Applicants should ensure that the programme meets their personal or professional goals before applying.

  • Applicants should normally meet one of the following:

    • A relevant academic qualification at diploma, degree, or equivalent level, or

    • Relevant professional experience in a management, education, business, or specialist role, or

    • Evidence of the ability to study at an advanced academic level.

    As programmes are delivered through distance learning, applicants should be able to work independently and complete written assignments.

    Pinnacle Academy of Advanced Learning reserves the right to request evidence of qualifications or experience before confirming admission.

    Admission is subject to review.

  • The programme is delivered through flexible distance learning.

    Typical duration: 9 months part-time
    Maximum completion period: 12 months

    The expected study time will vary depending on experience, ability, and time available.

  • £1,595 including VAT

    Fees cover:

    • Access to course materials

    • Assessment and marking

    • Academic support

    • Certification upon successful completion

    All courses awarded by Pinnacle Academy of Advanced Learning are private qualifications unless stated otherwise.

  • The Postgraduate Programme in Human Resource Management is offered in scheduled intakes throughout the year.

    The next intake will begin in May 2026.

    To maintain academic quality and effective assessment management, each intake is limited to a small cohort.

    Places available: Limited to 25 per intake

    Applications now open!
    Application closing date: 15 May 2026
    Programme start date: 25 May 2026

    Applications may close earlier if the cohort reaches capacity.

    Admission is subject to academic review.