Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (Level 7)

The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership programme is designed
for managers who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational
strategy into effective operational performance. The qualification requires managers to
build on their strategic management and leadership skills and to focus on the
requirements of implementing the organisation’s strategy.

The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership has been developed to
produce graduates with skills to understand the business environment in which they
operate and to align good strategic decision making to maintain their organisations
competitive advantage. To achieve this learners learn through an integrated approach
of theory and practice using real-time activities. Successful completion of this diploma
will enable learners to build on their strategic management and leadership skills and to
focus on the requirements of implementing the organisation’s strategy.

GSBF delivers high-quality and accredited programmes that are current and relevant.
We offer over 20 programmes including finance, accounts, marketing, human resources
and general management that are reflective of the new business landscape.

Key Benefits

• Easy Fee payment plan. Pay as low as GBP £240 per month.
• Same Diploma as on-campus students.
• Diploma is recognised worldwide.
• Assessments via assignment submission.

Course Content
The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership programmes consists of
the following 4 mandatory units and 4 optional units that provide a total of 120 credits:

Mandatory Units

• Professional Development and Communication Skills (15 credits)
• Strategic Management (15 credits)
• Strategic Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)
• Advanced Business Research Methods (15 credits)

Optional Units

• Strategic Financial Management (15 credits)
• Supply Chain and Operations Management (15 credits)
• Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (15 credits)
• Business Law, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (15 credits)
• Strategic Change Management (15 credits)
• Strategic Marketing (15 credits)
• Globalisation & Marketing Strategy (15 credits)

The Qualifications have 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.
It is envisaged that these programmes will encourage both academic and professional
development so that you learners move forward to realise not just their own potential
but also that of organisations across a broad range of sectors.

For entry, learner must possess one of the following:

• Possession of an honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification or
• Mature learners (over 21) with management experience
• English requirements: If the learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency.

Passing the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership enables learners to progress into:

• employment in a relevant field and/or
• advanced entry into master’s top-up programmes.