The level 7 diploma in

Strategic Management and Leadership

120 Credits
Progress onto the final stages of a university MBA

  • This course includes student membership to the Institute of Directors (IOD)
  • Receive Anglia Ruskin University offer letter within 30 days of starting the course
    (The university may charge an application fee for the offer letter)
Write your awesome label here.

About the course

The level 7 diploma in strategic management and leadership is an MBA advanced entry course, which provides learners with 120 credits of the 180 credits required to achieve a complete MBA. The course itself is made up of 30 interactive modules and 8 written assignments, with approximately 40 guided learning hours per module. All modules have an additional 30-50 learning hours of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended 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.

Awarding Body

Qualifications

Qualification Numbers: 

Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership - 601/5335/0

Module listing

  • Qualities of effective leadership
  • Developing interpersonal skills
  • Motivating and influencing people
  • Making decisions
  • Creativity and problem solving
  • Studying and using management theories
  • The external operating environment of business
  • Culture and ethics
  • Governance and directorships
  • Analysing the competition
  • Marketing strategy
  • High performance sales
  • E-Marketing communication
  • Customers and their needs
  • Strategic human resource management
  • Recruiting and CPD
  • Measuring and rewarding performance
  • Interpreting business accounts
  • Tools of financial analysis
  • Managing cash and working capital
  • Exercises in quantitative techniques
  • Impact of technology on business
  • Innovation and R&D
  • Implementing and managing quality systems
  • Strategic planning tools
  • Strategic and systems management
  • The business plan
  • Developing high performance teams
  • Managing projects
  • Strategies for growth

Assignment listing

The Qualifi level 7 diploma in strategic management and leadership course has 8 written assignments. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Students are provided support on 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: https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-7-diploma-in-strategic-management-and-leadership/

Course Details

Am I eligible for this programme?

To enrol onto the level 7 programme, you must be either:
  • a university graduate who is over 22 years old, or
  • a non-university graduate over 24 year old, and with at least five years of managerial experience.

What is included in the cost of my course?

  • All course material, including online modules and written assignments
  • Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
  • Dedicated student support
  • Access to an online social learning forum
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • FREE TOTUM student discount card
  • FREE student membership to the Institute of Directors (IoD)
  • FREE access to Our Hubs

University top-up

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.

Examples of University Progression

  • University of Gloucestershire - MBA Business Administration
  • Anglia Ruskin University - MBA (Top-Up)
  • University of Bolton - MBA Business Administration
  • University of Sunderland - MBA Business Administration
  • Westcliff University - Master of Business Administration (online available)
  • University of Derby - Top up to MBA
  • Northampton University
    • Executive MBA
    • MA in Human Resource Management
    • Executive Master of Business Administration

Completing on campus in the UK

Most universities in the UK will accept the Online Alathena College 120 credit programme for entry onto the MBA top up on campus.

Career path

Upon successful completion of the postgraduate diploma in strategic management and leadership and 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.

Course Fees Payment Options

Full payment of all applicable fees is required to confirm registration with Online Alathena College.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods: 

Your Journey of Success
Starts at Alathena

We will help you unlock your inner potential so you can excel in your professional field.
Created with