The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is designed for students and professionals who want to develop advanced knowledge in strategic leadership and business management. This programme helps learners understand how to manage team performance, use information for strategic decision-making, lead strategic projects, set strategic direction, and create effective business plans. Students will also develop problem-solving, analytical, leadership, teamwork, and personal development skills required for senior management roles. This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to progress to higher studies or develop careers in management, leadership, business strategy, consultancy, operations, finance, marketing, human resources, or organisational change.
Units
Mandatory Units:
• 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
Optional Units:
• Finance for Managers
• Strategic Marketing
• Organisational Change Strategies
• Human Resource Planning
Learning outcomes
• Understand and apply the principles of strategic leadership in a business environment.
• Review and apply the principles of business management within industry.
• Understand and apply the principles of strategic management in a specific environment.
• Improve employability by understanding the relationship between management theories and practical business application.
• Analyse problem-solving techniques used in business and industry.
• Select, collect, review, and analyse information from a wide range of sources.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage personal development and growth.
Eligibility & entry requirements
• Students should have completed O/L or an equivalent qualification.
• Students with A/L, Level 6 qualification, first degree, diploma, or relevant academic qualification can apply.
• Students with work experience in business, management, leadership, administration, finance, marketing, HR, operations, or organisational development can also apply.
• Students working in a relevant field and seeking professional development are encouraged to apply.
• Students should have ambition and clear career goals in management or leadership.
View the official Qualifi specification ↗
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