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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Overview
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The objective of the Postgraduate (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.

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Entry requirements

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  • An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification

  • Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)

  • Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course

  • English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.

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Qualification structure
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The Postgraduate (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 masters programme.

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Mandatory units: 

  • Strategic Management (20 credits)

  • Strategic Leadership (20 credits)

  • Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)

  • Advanced Business Research Methods (20 credits

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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)

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Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over a year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, and distance/online learning

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