Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Specifications

1. Qualification title: Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

2. Reference: 601/5335/0

3. Qualification type: Vocational Related Qualification

4. Level: 7

5. Accreditation status: Accredited

6. TQT: 900

7. Guided learning hours: 450

8. Credit Equivalency: 120

9. Qualification number (RQF) : 610/1675/5

10. Availability: UK and International

11. Course Length: 6 Months or More

12. Study Mode: Online, Blended, On Campus.

13. Fees: On campus £6,500

14. Progression routes: Dissertation to complete Master’s Degree at UK University

Progression FAQ’s: https://qualifi.net/progression-faqs/

Qualification Overview

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. The Level 7 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.

Units

Mandatory

1. Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy
2. Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking
3. Leading a Strategic Management Project
4. Strategic Direction
5. Strategic Planning
6. Development as a Strategic Manager

Optional (2)

1. Finance for Managers
2. Strategic Marketing
3. Organisational Change Strategies
4. Human Resource Planning

Awarding Classification/Grading

All unit grading is shown on the qualification transcript.

• Fail – 0-39%

• Pass – 40%-59%

• Merit – 60% – 69%

• Distinction 70%+

Learning Outcomes

1. To understand and apply the principles of strategic leadership in a business environment
2. Review and apply the principles of business management within industry
3. To understand and apply the principles of strategic management in a specific environment
4. To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between management theories and their practical application in the business world.
5. Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
6. Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
7. Work independently and as part of a team 8. Manage one’s own personal development and growth

Progression Details

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is accredited at Level 7 with a total equivalence of 120 credits. It is envisaged that learners completing the diploma will progress to the final year of a postgraduate degree.

Progression Pathways

Upon completing this Level 7 diploma, learners can join a university partner to complete a dissertation to then receive a full master’s degree. Learners can also step directly into employment in an associated profession or progress to the Qualifi Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Career Opportunities

Primary areas of employment include:

1. Sales & Retail

2. Human Resources

3. Entrepreneurship

4. General Management

5. Management and Leadership

6. Business Administration

Entry Requirements

• Level 6 Qualification or;
• First Degree

List of Universities with Progression Paths

Some of the universities, where previous Qualifi graduates gained entry or have formal progression arrangements include:

1. Anglia Ruskin University
2. University of Central Lancashire
3. University of East London
4. University of Gloucestershire
5. De Montfort University
6. University of Bolton
7. University of Lincoln
8. University of West of Scotland
9. University of Wolverhampton
10. Birmingham City University
11. University of Derby
12. Arden University
13. University of Law
14. Bath Spa University
15. Bangor University
16. Leeds Beckett University
17. University of Bedfordshire
18. BPP University
19. Buckinghamshire New University
20. University of Chichester
21. Cardiff Metropolitan University
22. University of Cumbria
23. Glasgow Caledonian University
24. Northumbria University
25. University of Huddersfield
26. Liverpool John Moores University
27. London South Bank University
28. The Open University
29. Staffordshire University
30. University of New England – Australia
31. Wrexham Glyndwr University
32. University of Suffolk