Finance, Statistics & Research for Strategy

This course builds the practical, evidence-based skills behind good strategic decisions. You’ll start with the financial foundations — reading income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, analysing profitability and costs, and building budgets that align with strategy. You’ll then move into the world of data and research: how to collect and interpret business data, choose the right research methods, and use analytics to forecast, optimise, and support real decisions. Throughout, tools like break-even analysis, variance analysis, regression, and KPI dashboards turn raw numbers into insight you can act on.

Learning Resources

Learners will have access to:

• An LMS for accessing course materials and tracking progress.
• Lectures will be delivered as a Live Session online.
• Presentation slides, Pdfs and a recommended further reading lists.

Assessment and Grading

Your performance will be evaluated based on:

• Complete the lessons: Active participation and completion of all 19 module lessons.
• Quizzes and Assignments: Regular assessments after each lesson or module.

• Final Project with presentation: A practical project to apply analytics skills in a real-world scenario.

Support and Contact Information

Email: info@sm-college.co.uk

Phone: +447770717044

Technical Support: For LMS-related issues,

contact: info@sm-college.co.uk

Office Hours: 10am – 3pm Monday – Thursday