Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership require learners to evaluate critically, challenge and synthesise a wide range of current management tools, techniques and models. 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 relevant to strategic decisions making, planning and enabling the organisation to achieve its strategic aims and objectives.

The 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.

At the end of the qualification, learners will be able to

• Develop learners’ understanding of strategic management and leadership,
• Review and apply the principles of business management within the industry
• Explore how team performance can be evaluated and optimised to realise strategic objectives.
• Apply financial information for decision making.
• Understand, apply and determine the importance of an information system for strategic decision making.
• Understand HR and plan to develop human resource strategies.
• Know how to lead projects
• Know how to apply solutions to organisational change
• Produce, promote, lead and review strategic marketing plan
• Formulate, implement, evaluate, monitor and review the strategic plan.
• Determine and evaluate strategic options to support a new strategic position
• Critically review the literature on a business research topic and write a research proposal for their potential MBA degree dissertation.

Accreditation, Recognition, and Equivalence

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is accredited to UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF Level 7) and awarded by Qualifi Awarding Organisation. International accreditation and equivalence are

• Accredited to Regulated Qualifications Framework (England UK) - Level 7
• Accredited to European Qualifications Framework (Europe) - Level 7
• Equivalent to Scottish Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 11
• Equivalent level to the UK Framework of Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQs) Level 7

Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/5335/0 (Regulated Qualification)

Qualification Structure

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is 120 credit qualification based on only eight units. Each unit has 15 credits. 

Unit 01 - Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy

Unit 02 - Information Management and Strategic Decision Making

Unit 03- Leading a Strategic Management Project

Unit 04 - Strategic Direction

Unit 05 - Strategic Planning

Unit 06 - Development as a Strategic Manager

Unit 07 - Strategic Marketing (optional)

Unit 08 - Human Resource Planning (optional)

Unit 09 - Finance for Managers (optional)

Learners are required to complete only two units from unit 7, 8 and 9. 

How will you study?

Our learning portal will be available to you to study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online.

Progressions to MBA Top-Up 

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (120 credits) provides students with an opportunity to complete an MBA Degree at the dissertation stage. Cambridge Management and Leadership School will help you in making admission to this MBA Top Up. You can also have the option to complete an MBA at the Dissertation stage. For example (not an exhaustive list - subject to the university admission criteria)

• University of Central Lancashire 
• Anglia Ruskin University
• The University of Wolverhampton

Progressions to MSC Healthcare Management Top-Up 

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (120 credits) provides students with an opportunity to complete an MSC Healthcare Management with 90 credit exemptions to Anglia Ruskin University.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods are only assignments. There is no exam in this course.

Credits

Learners must complete eight units and achieve 120 credits. 

Who is this course for?

This qualification is useful for learners, for example,

• Learners who are already on the job and looking for higher-level qualification for job progressions, personal and professional development and/or re-entering employment after a period of absence and/or Seeking a career change and/or
• Students who would like to progress to a Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership with Cambridge Management and Leadership School and/or want to complete an MBA degree at the UK University dissertation stage.

Career path

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership provides career opportunities (not an exhaustive list) because it is a higher level qualification in the UK for managers and directors. The qualification is developed in consultation with employers, so you will have options to work as a Senior Management Consultant, Strategic Analyst, Director, Marketing Manager, Operational Manager/Director, Business Relationship Manager, CEO, or Financial Adviser. 

How to apply?

There are three ways to apply for this course.

(1) Purchase the course from this link - Click Here. or

(2) Purchase the course on Monthly payment plan - Click Here or 

(3) Complete the admission application form - Click Here

Once we receive your application or purchase order, we will contact you with an offer/admission letter and instructions to complete the enrolment at Cambridge Management and Leadership School.