GSL · Compulsory

Global Strategy and Leadership

Global Strategy and Leadership examines competitive strategy, strategic analysis, leadership, and strategy execution in a global context.

Who it's for

All CPA Program candidates — GSL is compulsory and tests strategic thinking alongside accounting knowledge.

Exam format

MCQ plus extended response (worksheet). Case-based questions are common in the extended section.

Module map

  1. M1: Strategic Leadership
  2. M2: External Environment Analysis
  3. M3: Internal Environment Analysis
  4. M4: Strategy Formulation
  5. M5: Competitive Dynamics
  6. M6: Strategy Implementation
  7. M7: Strategy and Leadership for Emerging Business Models

Study tips

  • Practise structured case answers: context → issues → options → recommendation → risks.
  • Keep a toolkit of frameworks, but only use the ones that change the recommendation.
  • Drill MCQs that force trade-offs (growth vs risk, centralisation vs agility).
  • Revisit EG ethics vignettes alongside GSL leadership questions — they often share DNA.

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