OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification is to develop strategic management and leadership skills for managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. This qualification reflects current practice in Strategic Management and Leadership and allows learners to develop and expand their high-level understanding of strategic management and leadership in the workplace. This qualification is suitable for mature learners with a background in academic study or industry. The qualification has a clear work-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside theoretical fundamentals.

Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification will equip learners with the key skills and capabilities to become an effective strategic manager. The qualification also allows learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards an MBA with advanced standing.

Requirements

Students need to be 21 years plus
Student must hold an honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
English Language: Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 51, IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5. (Alternatively, gain an LanguageCert (ESOL) qualification from our college)

This course is accredited by OTHM, a UK based awarding body regulated by Ofqual. For more information please review their website: https://othm.org.uk/

Equivalences

The OTHM Level 7 diplomas on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) are at the same level as master’s degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits) and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with university to achieve a full master’s programme.

Qualification Structure

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership consists of 4 mandatory units and 2 optional units, making a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

Strategic Management – (20 credits)
Strategic Leadership– (20 credits)
Strategic Human Resource Management– (20 credits)
Advanced Business Research Methods– (20 credits)

Optional units: Choose any TWO

Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
Supply Chain and Operations Management (20 credits)
Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)
Globalisation and Corporate Governance (20 credits)
Strategic Change Management (20 credits)
Strategic Marketing (20 credits)

Course Length

Fast track: 3 – 6 months (online and in person)
Standard: 6 – 11 months (online)

Delivery Method

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, Step In Education provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning and in class. The learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. Learners are able to interact with tutors while also interacting with the online portal where the student can see all the study notes, assignments, briefing and online material etc.

The programme is delivered: