Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Course Description:

This excellent Pre-MBA – PEARSON BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership course is the first step towards gaining an MBA qualification, and it will allow you to gain an MBA qualification within 6 – 12 months in most universities. This Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership has been created for Senior Managers who have the responsibility to translating organisational strategy into effective performance, this course allows managers to understand and focus on the requirements of implementing an organisation’s strategy. Developed to reflect current best practice in Strategic Management and Leadership, this Extended Diploma will help you develop your high-level understanding of Strategic Management and Leadership in the workplace.

Our learning material is available to students 24/7 anywhere in the world, so it’s extremely convenient. These intensive online courses are open to everyone, as long as you have an interest in the topic! We provide world-class learning led by IAP, so you can be assured that the material is high quality, accurate and up-to-date.

What skills will I gain?

• Engage in learning that is relevant to them and which gives them opportunities to develop a range of skills, techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life
• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 7 vocationally-related qualification
• Progress to employment in a particular vocational sector
• Progress to related general and/or vocational qualifications

Course description:

• Qualification type: BTEC Professional qualification
• Qualification title: Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
• Level: Level 7
• Accreditation status: Accredited
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 270
• Credits: 120
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1200
• Qualification number (QN): 603/5909/2
• Availability: UK and international

What are the requirements?

• Learners will need to be over the age of 19, and must demonstrate one of the following:
• Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) / Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) / Mature applicant with A level (or equivalent) and work experience
• If English is not your first language, you need to have an IELTS 6.0 or CEFR level B2 (or equivalent).

In order to qualify for the program (Awarding Body Registration) you will need to make the payment of £199 and submit a completed application form which will be provided to you. This form should be provided to us within a month of enrolment along with the following;

• Proof of educational qualifications
• Proof of work experience
• Proof of language proficiency

Upon submission of the documents your application will be reviewed. If you fail to meet the entry requirements of the program your application will not be accepted and your registration fee of £199 will be refunded to you.

Method of Assessment

The Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is a 1200 TQT, 120-credit qualification that consists of three mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 120 credits (where at least 115 credits must be at Level 7 or above).

To pass this course learners must have successfully passes all the assessment criteria. The purpose of assessment is to ensure that effective learning has taken place to give learners the opportunity to:

• Meet the standard determined by the assessment criteria
• Achieve the learning outcomes

This course consists of eleven units, and is assessed by ten written assignments. You will need to submit these assignments online via the online learning portal, they will then be subject to internal assessment and external moderation. Your tutor will observe your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

Additionally, £849 is charged for your assessment and certificate. You need to pay this when you are submitting your assessments only (It is not required to pay initially when you are registering). This payment can be paid in installments when you are submitting your assessments.

Three Mandatory Units:

• Unit 1: Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills
• Unit 2: Professional Development for Strategic Managers
• Unit 3: Strategic Change Management

Other Units:

• Unit 7: Strategic Marketing Management
• Unit 10: Strategic Human Resource Management
• Unit 11: Strategic Quality and Systems Management
• Unit 12: Strategic Planning
• Unit 13: Managing Financial Principles and Techniques
• Unit 14: Strategic Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Unit 15: Developing Successful Business Teams
• Unit 16: Research Methods for Strategic Managers

What Certification am I going to receive?

If you pass the exam successfully then you will be awarded a PEARSON BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF) certificate.

What careers can I get with this qualification?

Completion of the Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership can be your first step towards the Master Degree in Management and Leadership or MBA. You can gain an MBA qualification within 6 – 12 months in most of the universities by completing this Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership course.