Overview
The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is designed to develop advanced strategic management and leadership skills for senior managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate organizational strategy into effective operational performance. This qualification reflects current practice in strategic management and leadership, allowing learners to expand their high-level understanding within the workplace.
It is especially suitable for mature learners with a background in academic study or industry, offering a clear work-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside theoretical fundamentals. Successful completion equips learners to become effective strategic managers and enables progression into or within employment, or toward an MBA with advanced standing.
Equivalent to the RQF,The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management, which is academically equivalent to pre master as standard qualification.
Benefits of Doing the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online
Studying Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership online offers learners a flexible, accessible, and career-focused route to advancing their skills within the sector. Key benefits include:
- Flexible Learning
- Learners can study at their own pace and schedule, making it easier to balance education with work, family responsibilities, or other commitments.
- Cost-Effective
- Online learning removes the need for travel, accommodation, and other campus-related expenses, making education more affordable.
- Access to Quality Resources
- Students gain access to interactive digital learning materials, recorded lectures, case studies, and dedicated tutor support through an online learning portal.
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- The qualification develops essential leadership and management skills, supporting progression into a university.
Course Delivery
The qualification is delivered fully online through:
- Virtual Learning Platform: Access to study materials and resources 24/7.
- Tutor Support: Regular guidance via email, online forums,
- Independent Study: Learners study at their own pace with structured guidance.
- Obtain assignment: marking and feedback.
- Online Assessments: Assignments, projects, and portfolios submitted on LSM.
- Acquire: Assignment briefing, study lesson plan
- Receive excellent-quality study notes.
- Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
Course Quick Summary (Ofqual Regulated UK Qualification)
- Study Mode: 100% Online, Self-paced
- Accreditation: OTHM Qualifications
- Duration: 5 to 8 Months.
- Assessment: Assignment-based (No Exams)
- Requirements: Open access / Career experience
- Tutor Support: Unlimited academic tutor guidance
Modules
The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership consists of 4 mandatory units and 2 optional units, making a combined total of 120 credits
Mandatory units
Unit 1: Strategic Management 20 Credits
- Be able to analyse key external influences on an organisation’s strategy.
- Be able to appraise strategic options for an organisation.
- Be able to evaluate various tools and approaches to a strategy implementation plan.
Unit 2: Strategic Leadership 20 Credits
- Understand the principles, concepts, differences, and approaches to contemporary leadership.
- Understand how leadership influences individuals, teams and the organisation
- Understand the impact of leadership on organisational performance.
Unit 3: Strategic Human Resource Management 20 Credits
- Understand the role of management of human resources.
- Be able to create a human resource plan for an organisation.
- Understand the role of legal and ethical issues in developing human resources policy
Unit 4: Advanced Business Research Methods 20 Credits
- Be able to develop research approaches in a relevant context.
- Be able to critically review literature on a relevant research topic.
- Be able to design business research methodologies
Optional Units
Unit 1: Strategic Financial Management 20 Credits
- Be able to apply the tools and techniques of cost accounting.
- Be able to critically analyse the financial performance of businesses
- Be able to evaluate the budgetary processes of organisations
Unit 2: Supply Chain and Operations Management 20 Credits
- Understand the relationship between supply chain management, operations management and organisational business objectives.
- Be able to critically analyse the role of technology in supplier relationships.
- Be able to critically analyse the importance of logistics and procurement in supply chain management.
Unit 3: Entrepreneurship and Innovation 20 Credits
- Be able to critically analyse the concepts and process of entrepreneurship.
- Be able to evaluate innovative and entrepreneurial management processes for a project or organisation.
- Be able to critically assess proposals developed from new ideas.
Unit 4: Globalisation and Corporate Governance 20 Credits
- Be able to critically discuss the impacts of globalisation on organisations.
- Be able to critically discuss the socio-cultural, ethical and moral issues that affect global organisations.
- Be able to analyse the role of corporate governance in global organisations.
Unit 5: Strategic Change Management 20 Credits
- Be able to evaluate change agents’ knowledge, attributes skills and development.
- Be able to critically analyse approaches to organisational change and their processes.
- Be able to create a plan and implement effective change within an organisation.
Unit 6: Strategic Marketing 20 Credits
- Be able to critically analyse the principles of strategic marketing and the role of digital technologies.
- Be able to apply tools for analysing the business environment in strategic marketing.
- Be able to carry out market segmentation, targeting and brand positioning.
Entry Requirements
For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
- Mature learners with management experience will acceptable.
- Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course
Qualifications
OTHM's objective is the creation and conferral of high-quality certifications that combine strict educational requirements and professional relevance. OTHM is acknowledged as an Awarding Organisation by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England, guaranteeing that all its programmes adhere to high regulatory standards. OTHM aligns with worldwide quality frameworks, allowing global recognition of its certifications while ensuring consistency, integrity, and excellence in its awarding processes.
Assessment requirements
- Assessment is via assignment submission only.
- No Exams
Average completion timeframe (Course Duration)
- The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 5 to 8 months.
- Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.
Certificate & Transcript Information
Upon successful completion of the qualification, the learner will receive an electronic certificate and transcript according to the awarding body’s certificate policy.
Hard Copy Delivery Charges:
Ordering a hard copy certificate and transcript is optional. If the learner requires a hard copy certificate and transcript, the applicable hard copy and delivery charges must be paid separately. For certificate-related support, please contact info@directskills.co.uk.
Progression – Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
Successful completion of the qualification allows learners to progress in several ways:
1. Higher Education
Learners may progress to higher-level qualifications such as:
- MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- MBA Top-Up programmes
- MSc Management
- MSc Strategic Management
- MSc Leadership and Management
- MSc International Business
- Master’s top-up programmes
- Other relevant postgraduate and professional qualifications
2. Employment Opportunities
Successful completion of a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadershipqualification can support professional development towards roles such as:
- Senior Manager
- Operations Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Strategic Planning Manager
- Programme Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- Management Consultant
- Organisational Development Manager
- Change and Transformation Manager
- Head of Department
- Commercial Manager
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