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The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is an MBA advanced entry course that provides learners with 120 credits out of the 180 credits required to achieve a complete MBA. The course consists of 30 interactive modules and 8 written assignments, with approximately 40 guided learning hours per module.
Each module also includes an additional 30 to 50 learning hours of optional materials, which comprise recommended exercises, readings, internet resources, and self-testing exercises. You will also have access to 24/7 support, tutoring, and a variety of other support mechanisms.
After receiving your Level 7 diploma, you are eligible to apply for an MBA top-up course, either online or on campus at a range of UK universities. The top-up portion will usually consist of the final 60 credits of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.
This course is eligible for ELCAS funding.
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Students on our Strategic Management and Leadership course can complete Level 7 diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the Strategic Management and Leadership industry.
The course is completed online and you can start at any time, it’s completely flexible. Each module consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources and self-test tasks.
To complete the course you’ll submit 8 online assignments at Level 7. Assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with a Qualifi Level 7 diploma and you’ll be able to top up your qualification to an MBA at a range of UK universities.
During this Strategic Management and Leadership course you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to complete your diploma with ease. You can also read about the academic credentials we meet and associations we’re part of to make sure you have the best learning experience.
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Level 7 module listing
Qualities of effective leadership
Learners will explore the making and developing of powerful leaders.
Developing interpersonal skills
Connecting and bonding with people within the commercial sectors is extremely important for good business. This module trains learners in skills to improve and enhance communication techniques to create strong bonds.
Motivating and influencing people
Inspiring people to create a unity of direction within business.
Making decisions
Doing the right things in the right way at the right time. Learners will look at the process of making a good decision.
Creativity and problem solving
Do problems pose a threat or are they an opportunity to improve? Here, learners will figure out how to turn a problem into an advantage.
Studying and using management theories
There are many theories concerned with management and the various models developed from these theories. This module looks over these theories with real life examples.
The external operating environment of business
Planning for influences on the business outside your control.
Culture and ethics
The culture and ethics involved in the business world today.
Governance and directorships
Structuring and controlling a business the professional way.
Analysing the competition
What are my competitors doing, how are they doing it, why are they doing it? Reviewing and analysing competitor actions to enhance managerial roles.
Marketing strategy
Creating an effective and successful market presence. Looking at the development of marketing strategies to create successful marketing campaigns.
High performance sales
Learners will grasp the key elements of successful selling.
E-Marketing communication
Understanding and using effective electronic messages to market.
Customers and their needs
Ensuring that your customers are recognised and valued.
Strategic human resource management
Human Resource Management must play a central role in the strategy of any organization. It is concerned with people as an asset of the business.
Recruiting and CPD
Getting the best people. Developing the best people. Keeping the best people.
Measuring and rewarding performance
Knowing and measuring how your people are performing.
Interpreting business accounts
Using and understanding the litmus tests of business health.
Tools of financial analysis
Resources, tools and techniques to keep a finger on the pulse of the business.
Managing cash and working capital
Cash, cash flow and working capital. The lifeblood of business.
Exercises in quantitative techniques
How to use and understand key figures.
Impact of technology on business
Analyse and exploit the role of e-business within a business sector.
Innovation and R&D
Creating commercial advantage from innovation and research.
Implementing and managing quality systems
Right first time, right every time. The place of quality in business strategy.
Strategic planning tools
Resources, tools and ideas to help create an effective business strategy.
Strategic and systems management
Options for strategic direction. Making the right choices for your business.
The business plan
Creating a plan that targets the stated aims and objectives of a business.
Developing high performance teams
Cohesion and teamwork that enhances business performance.
Managing projects
Getting things done. Using the right tools to run projects.
Strategies for growth
This module explores the different ideas of growth and the various tools, measures and controls at a managers disposal in planning for growth.
The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership course includes 8 written assignments, each approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words in length. Students receive support for the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.
The assignment unit titles for the Level 7 course are:
– 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 – Finance for Managers – Strategic Marketing
More information about the Level 7 units can be found here
To enrol on the Level 7 programme, you must be 21+ years old and have at least 3 years of management experience.
Learners will be expected to hold a level 6 qualification or a first degree. In certain circumstances, managers with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered.
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Level 7: £2,900
Enrol with a £50 deposit and then £118.75 a month for 24 months, interest-free.
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On completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete an MBA programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The MBA top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consists of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.
Upon successful completion of the postgraduate diploma in strategic management and leadership and the final year of an accredited postgraduate degree programme, learners will have the skills to execute a professional managerial role in marketing, accounting, business consultancy, and more.
A business management diploma and MBA develops key cognitive skills such as critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, and writing while also establishing presentation and numeracy skills to enhance knowledge and experience. These skills are critical in helping you advance your career.
On completion of this course students have the opportunity to complete an MBA programme from a range of UK universities. The top up programme can be studied online or on campus. The MBA top up comprises the final 60 credits which consists of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.
Students may top-up on campus or by distance learning.
Students can apply to any university offering the MBA top up, the following universities run Top Up programmes by distance and on campus learning:
University of Gloucestershire
(Top Up) to MBA Business Administration -£3400 *exclusively to OBS*
University of Wolverhampton
MBA (Top Up) – £3,800
University of Central Lancashire
University of Sunderland – On Campus
MBA (Top-Up) – £5,145
Anglia Ruskin University
Master of Business Administration MBA (Top-Up)
Buckinghamshire New University
International Master of Business Administration (MBA Top-Up)
Northampton University
Top up to MBA MA in Human Resource Management (Top-Up) MSc in Accounting and finance (Top-Up) Executive Master of Business Administration (Top-Up MBA)
University of Chichester
Executive Full-Time MBA
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Once you enrol on this Strategic Management and Leadership Course, you’ll have access to our expert tutors. Our friendly team, with years of experience, is always here to provide advice and support. Whether you have a quick question about a module or need in-depth feedback on your assignments, we’re here to help.
The Programme Leader for this course is Mike Donald, who has over 30 years of teaching experience, covering all levels from primary to advanced. He has tutored degree-level and postgraduate students and has been developing online courses for the last 16 years.
My experience I would describe as an adventure. The studies and assignments were always exciting and intriguing to me. Whenever I did need the extra help, I would get it from the team without fail, it was just a breeze.
When I came across Online Business School, I was immediately attracted to it. It is not only affordable but very convenient as well. I work full time but at the same time have a passion for my studies and this is the only platform I came across that allowed me to pursue both.
I chose Online Business School because of the flexibility they offered to learn. I read previous reviews online and spoke to the school to ensure this was the best option for me.
The flexibility to study is great and the support received from the school is brilliant.
It’s really simple to enrol on our Strategic Management and Leadership course, it only takes a few moments and you can either enrol online or over the phone, it’s entirely up to you:
No, we like to keep things simple here at Online Business School, so you won’t need to go to an interview to enrol on our Strategic Management and Leadership course. All you’ll need to do is complete a short application form to make sure you meet the criteria for the course, for example, you must have a full secondary education.
The duration of our diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is completely flexible and entirely up to you – we allow 5 years to complete the course, which means you can work at a pace that suits you and your life. You can also study the modules in any order at any time so you have complete control of your learning.
Our Strategic Management and Leadership includes some great added extras to help you succeed, from 1-2-1 tutoring support and online learning resources to a FREE laptop and Student Membership card.