Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership – Level 7 (Pathway to an MBA Degree)

The objective of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification (Accredited by Othm, UK) is to develop strategic management and leadership skills for managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. This qualification reflects current practice in Strategic Management and Leadership and allows learners to develop and expand their high-level understanding of strategic management and leadership in the workplace.

This qualification is suitable for mature learners with a background in academic study or industry. The qualification has a clear work-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside theoretical fundamentals.

Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification will equip learners with the key skills and capabilities to become an effective strategic manager. The qualification also allows learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards an MBA with advanced standing.

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Key Highlights of Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership are:

• Program Duration: 9 Months (Can be Fast tracked)
• Program Credits: 120 Credits
• Designed for working Professionals
• Format: Online
• No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment
• Tutor Assist available
• Dedicated Student Success Manager
• Timely Doubt Resolution
• Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals
• Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme.
• LSBR Alumni Status
• No Cost EMI Option

This level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership will help you develop your strategic management and leadership skills as managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. It will also allows you to develop and expand your high-level understanding of strategic management and leadership in the workplace.

Upon successful completion of the level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership programme, you will also become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's and MBA degree programme.

Mandatory units

(Total Credits: 80)

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification consists of 4 mandatory units for a combined total of 80 credits

• Strategic Management (20 credits)
• Strategic Leadership (20 credits)
• Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)
• Advanced Business Research Methods (20 credits)

Optional Units (Choose any 2)

(Total Credits: 40)

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification consists of 6 Optional units out of which you are supposed to Choose any 2 for a combined total of 40 credits

• Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
• Supply Chain and Operations Management (20 credits)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)
• Globalisation and Corporate Governance (20 credits)
• Strategic Change Management (20 credits)
• Strategic Marketing (20 credits)

• Working Professionals
• Level 6 / Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree holders or learners who are looking for Career Progression.
• A formal Postgraduate qualification leading to award of degrees in future.

For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification, learners must possess:

• An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification.
• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course.
• No formal qualification is required from mature learners (over 21 years) who have relevant management experience.

Please speak to the Admission Counsellors for waiver information.

Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master’s degree programme after completion of your Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Completion of your Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership at level 7 qualification will meet the University standard academic entry requirements.