Course Details: Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership - Edexcel Level 7

The Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Level 7 is a UK accredited course, an internationally recognised management development programme which is also universally considered as the perfect MBA Foundation Preparation Course.

As a Level 7 UK National Framework qualification, successful completion of this course fully satisfies the academic entry criteria for any business related MBA, MA Masters of Arts, or MSc Masters of Science. This includes Masters level courses in Quality Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, General Management, International Business, International Relations, Business Ethics, Consultancy, Public Policy, HR Management, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Management, and many more.

Benefits of the Course

The main benefits of this distance learning Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Level 7 course are that it:

• provides a considerable amount of knowledge and understanding of corporate and strategic level activity, such as: Managing Change in Organisations, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Leadership, Strategic Financial Management, Quality and Systems Management, Human Resources Planning and Development, and Advanced Professional Development
• is highly regarded by employers in all business sectors around the world
• can be an ideal preparation for MBA or other Masters courses of study

Study Time

Most students take between 12 and 18 months to complete an Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership course, studying by distance learning.

Personal Tutor Support

Following registration, you will be allocated a UK-based Personal Tutor who will be available by email, fax, post, and telephone, to discuss your course work and give advice and guidance on assignments.

Masters Pathway

Although some Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership students do go on to complete an MBA, an increasing number are turning to MA or MSc courses, which focus intensively on a particular area of strategic, corporate level activity, such as Organisational Consulting, Total Quality Management, International Relations, Managing Diversity, Sustainability, or Leadership.

The Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is an ideal preparation for such courses.

Career Progression

If you are intending to make further progress in general management, we recommend that after completing the Advanced Diploma in Strategic Management you consider moving on to an MBA or an MA or MSc in a specialist area of study, and-or consider learning a foreign language, such as Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, or Russian, in line with the increasing global business influence of the countries and regions where these languages are spoken.

Summary

If you need knowledge and understanding of the full range of corporate-level subjects and a qualification that is highly respected by employers and educators in all sectors, for workplace progression or as preparation for a Masters, then the Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Level 7 is an excellent choice.

To find out more about this course, simply fill out the enquiry form at the top of the page.