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Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership – Level 7 (Pathway to an MBA Degree))
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Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
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The Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership – Level 7 is a comprehensive program designed to develop strategic management and leadership skills for working professionals. This fast-track qualification, accredited by Qualifi UK, focuses on equipping learners with the awareness and aptitudes to become effective strategic managers and leaders.

The program covers a range of core topics, including managing team performance, strategic decision-making, leading strategic projects, and developing as a strategic manager. Learners can also choose from optional units such as finance, marketing, and organizational change to tailor the curriculum to their specific career goals.

This Level 7 Diploma is best suited for working professionals, particularly those with a Level 6 or equivalent qualification, who are looking to advance their careers and gain a formal postgraduate-level qualification. The online delivery format provides flexibility for learners to balance their studies with work and other commitments.

Key features of the program include no written exams, tutor assistance, a dedicated student success manager, and the opportunity to gain direct entry into relevant master's degree programs upon successful completion. Additionally, the program's emphasis on current management concepts and models relevant to the 21st-century business environment sets it apart.

Overall, the Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership – Level 7 is an excellent choice for professionals seeking to enhance their strategic management and leadership skills, expand their career opportunities, and potentially progress to a master's degree program.

Overview

The Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership – Level 7 (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) qualification has been created to develop and reward the business managers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the management sectors.

The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership programme will require Learners to critically evaluate, challenge and synthesise a wide range of current management tools, techniques and models. The emphasis placed on current management concepts and models is on those that are relevant to the 21st century business environment and context and goes beyond the normal examination of Anglo American management models.

At level 7 the emphasis is also placed on the ability to adapt management concepts, tools and techniques to align with organisational culture and apply critical reflective thinking. The qualification scope covers all the primary business functions and how these are interrelated and integrated.

The mandatory units provide a holistic study of core organisational issues that are relevant to strategic decisions making, planning and enabling the organisation to achieve its strategic aims and objectives.

The optional units allow learners to select some specialisation in their study to support specific career directions. The Finance for Managers unit is strongly recommended for learners who have not had exposure to finance as a non-financial manager.

This Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification will enable learners to become independent, self-directed learners with tools and motivation to continue learning, developing and reflecting on practice throughout their careers

Qualification

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Awarded by Qualifi Ltd
Regulated by Ofqual

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Description

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (Fast track)

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

  • Program Duration: 6 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 fast track 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 fast track 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: 90)

The Level 7 Diploma focuses on developing understanding, skills and abilities to equip the learner with the awareness and aptitudes to be an effective strategic manager and leader. Learners must complete the six mandatory units and choose two from the four optional units.

  • Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy (15 credits)
  • Information Management and Strategic Decision taking (15 credits)
  • Leading a Strategic Management Project (15 credits)
  • Strategic Direction (15 credits)
  • Strategic Planning (15 credits)
  • Development as a Strategic Manager (15 credits)

Optional Units

(Total Credits: 30)

Learners must choose two from the four optional units.

  • Finance for Managers (15 credits)
  • Strategic Marketing (15 credits)
  • Organisational Change Strategies (15 credits)
  • Human Resource Planning (15 credits)

Who is this course for?

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

Requirements

For entry onto the fast track 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.

Career path

Learners completing the fast track Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership – Level 7 can progress to:

  • A University partner to complete a dissertation with them to receive a full master’s degree, or
  • Qualifi Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, or
  • Directly into employment in an associated profession

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