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Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

SMC College

Qualifi | Ofqual-regulated (RQF) | Level 7 | 100% online | No exams | Monthly payment plan

Summary

Price
£875 £990
Funding options
Monthly payment plan available, or pay in full online.
Study method
Online, On Demand
Course format
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. Assessment methods are only assignments. There is no exam in this course.
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Level
Advanced
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (QAN 601/5335/0)
Additional info
Certificate(s) included Finance available

Overview

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.

Certificates

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)

Curriculum

8 units

Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy

Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking

Leading a Strategic Management Project

Strategic Direction

Strategic Planning

Development as a Strategic Manager

Strategic Marketing

Human Resource Planning

Description

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. We 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/orSeeking a career change and/or
  • Students who would like to progress to a Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership 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.

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 and/or want to complete an MBA degree at the UK University dissertation stage.

Career path

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (120 credits) provides students with an opportunity to complete an MBA Degree at the dissertation stage. We 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 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. 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.

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Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership: FAQs

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership takes around 10 hours to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family. It is On Demand, so you can start as soon as you enrol.

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership leads to Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (QAN 601/5335/0).

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership costs £875, reduced from £990. Finance is available to spread the cost.

The course price includes your certificate. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

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…

Yes. Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

Study method describes how the course is delivered: online/distance learning, in a classroom, or in-company at your workplace. On Demand courses can be started instantly.

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