Strategic planning is an organisation s process of defining its strategy or direction and making appropriate decisions on the allocation of resources to best achieve its objectives. The course contains significant elements of finance and management accounting. It provides the necessary tools for quantitative assessment of corporate performance and investment opportunities. You will cultivate a skill set that will enable you to influence financial and strategic decisions from inside a company. Management accounting and financial analysis each play a leading role in the development of these skills. You will gain a strong foundation of financial knowledge and analytical skills. You will develop an appreciation of managerial decision making and investment.