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Global Commercial Strategy

Module
Duration
50hrs
Level
06
Language
english
Reference
L6M2
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Course Overview

The strategy module at the global scale. Covers the formulation and implementation of global commercial strategy — strategic positioning, STEEPLED and Porter analysis, portfolio matrices (growth/share, directional policy, parenting), strategy evaluation, and the financial risks (currency, commodity, credit, liquidity) that come with global supply chains.

What you'll learn

  • Apply STEEPLED and Porter's Five Forces to analyse a global supply chain
  • Use growth/share, directional policy, and parenting matrices to position business units
  • Evaluate the suitability, acceptability, and feasibility of a strategic procurement option
  • Manage financial risks (currency, commodity, credit, liquidity) using forwards, options, swaps, and futures

Syllabus & course details

Core module · 12 credits · Constructed Response (CR) exam · 3-hour duration. The global-strategy module. You'll evaluate strategic decisions at the commercial level, apply STEEPLED and Porter's Five Forces to analyse global supply chains, work through portfolio matrices (growth/share, directional policy, parenting), evaluate strategy implementation methods (organic, M&A, alliances), and manage the financial risks (market, credit, liquidity, interest rate, foreign exchange, commodity) that come with operating globally.

Upcoming batches

This module is delivered as part of the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply program — the dates below are the program's cohorts.

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Last updated June 27, 2026

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