Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is designed to develop and implement effective strategies across ambitious growing organisations. Strategic management is for Executive Directors and Senior Managers and those who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective corporate performance. 

The qualification requires aspiring or current directors and senior managers to build knowledge and understanding in strategic direction and leadership and focus growth and performance across all levels of an organisation, making it competitive and responsive to tomorrow’s business. The Diploma is accredited at the postgraduate research at Level 8 to the Regulated Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework.

The qualification rationale is to provide recognition for those who wish to develop their own abilities within the business. The Diploma outcomes look to develop the skills required by organisations globally to provide excellent service and elevate its status and credibility.

The qualification creates learning that advances organisations' thought leadership, offering conceptual and practical insights that are applicable in the companies of today and tomorrow.

Furthermore, we look to develop the senior managers, directors, executives, and leaders of the future by creating and delivering learning appropriate for the industry.

The qualification will link to commerce's key development areas, more specifically within organisational and strategical management, marketing, and enterprise. Contemporary issues are identified and evaluated so that the learner has a true vocational understanding of the industry and an academic perspective.

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.

Aims and Objectives

Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership aims to provide the opportunity for individuals to forge a career in senior management and leadership by seeking greater knowledge and understanding of the industry and to support the individual’s development into senior level positions. The overall learning objectives of Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership are:

• Understand and apply the principles of strategic leadership in a business environment.
• Review and apply the principles of business management within the industry
• Understand and apply the principles of strategic management in a specific environment.
• Improve the employability of learners in the business world.
• Analyse problem-solving techniques specific to business and industry
• Select, collate, review and analyse information from a wide range of sources
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage one’s own personal development and growth.

Accreditation, Recognition, and Equivalence

Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management has been accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) at Level 8. 

Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/5362/3

This qualification is equivalent to the Doctorate level qualification (FHEQ Level 8) awarded by any UK University due to its accreditation at RQF Level 8.

Course Structure

Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership focuses upon developing understanding, skills and abilities to equip the Learner with the awareness and aptitudes to be an effective strategic manager and leader. It has a total of 160 credits. 

Unit 01 - Leadership Qualities and Practice

Unit 02 - Personal Leadership Development as a Strategic Manager

Unit 03 - Strategy Development in Cross-Border and Global Organisations

Unit 04 - Strategic Planning in Cross-Border and Global Organisations

Unit 05 - Strategic Direction in Cross-Border and Global Organisations

Unit 06 - Strategic Communication

Unit 07 - Culture and its Impact on Strategy

Unit 08 - Research Methods

Assessment Methods

The methods for assessing student performance are through each module's assignment to evaluate different aspects of learning outcomes. 

Entry Requirements

We expect learners to have sufficient work experience or previous level qualification. You can contact the online chat support team  (or email at admissions@cmls-global.com) to evaluate your existing qualification or work experience to get a confirmation of your entry to this course. 

Exemption or Credit Transfer 

We accept learners holding the same level qualification to transfer their credits to Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. Please note that this qualification's awarding body provides exemption and credit transfer facility to learners where learners have achieved relevant or equal level qualifications to avoid the duplication of learning and assessment. Cambridge Management and Leadership School support learners in recognising their prior learning that they meet the assessment requirements for a unit through knowledge, understanding, skills or professional competence they already possess and do not need to develop through a course of learning. Learners can apply for credit transfer, equivalence, or exemption through Credit transfer, equivalence, and exemptions procedure. 

Who is this course for?

Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is suitable for learners who are administrators, managers or leaders in any organisation regardless any sector. You don't need to be in a senior management position to study this qualification. You can also study this course for personal, professional, and career progression.  

Career Paths

Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership provides various careers and encourages learners to gain the skills, knowledge, and understanding that will help them achieve their goals and aspirations. Graduates work as a Director or Senior Management roles in HR, Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Technology, Retail, Banking, and Health care Service. You will also have an opportunity to study our Doctorate of Business Administration (Direct entry to the Thesis Stage) to develop an academic or research career in a wide range of institutional settings, anywhere around the world. 

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