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Pearson BTEC Level 7 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and LeadershipPearson

Qualification

On successful completion of the programme you will be awarded a BTEC Level 7 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Awarding Body

Pearson

Course Description

The BTEC Level 7 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is designed for those working in business management or other sectors with a responsibility for management and leadership. You will develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in the management sector.

A professional qualification which is accepted by Anglia Ruskin University and University of Sunderland as direct entry to their top-up MBA programmes.

Mode

Online distance learning

Course Content (Modules)

Comprises 6 units for the Diploma and a further 5 units for the Extended Diploma:

Diploma (6 units)

Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills• Relationship between strategic

management and leadership• Theories of management and leadership• Leadership requirements• Development of leadership skills

Professional Development for Strategic Managers• Personal skills required to achieve strategic

goals• Skills audit• Constructing a personal development plan

Strategic Change Management• Models of strategic change• Factors driving the need for strategic change• Role of stakeholders in planning for change• Models for ensuring ongoing change

Strategic Marketing Management• Principles of strategic marketing

management• Tools used to develop a strategic marketing

strategy• Strategic marketing techniques• Changes in the marketing environment

Strategic Human Resource Management• How strategic management of human

resources contributes to organisational objectives

• Developing human resource plans • Human resources policy requirements • Human resources management in an

organisation

Managing Financial Principles and Techniques• Applying cost concepts to the decision-

making process• Forecasting techniques to obtain

information for decision-making

• Budgetary process in an organisation• Cost reduction and management processes• Financial appraisal techniques to make

strategic investment decisions• Interpreting financial statements for

planning and decision-making

Extended Diploma (Diploma plus 5 units)

Creative and Innovative Management• Creative and innovative management

processes• Influencing others to effect change in an

organisation• Overcoming barriers to implementation of

creative and innovative management ideas

Strategic Quality and Systems Management• The role of operations management in an

organisation• The importance of managing quality in an

organisation• Planning strategic quality change in an

organisation• Evaluating the outcomes of strategic quality

change in an organisation

Strategic Planning• External factors affecting an organisation• Review existing business plans and

strategies• Developing options for strategic planning • Contruct a strategy paln

Developing Successful Business Teams• Features of successful business teams• Supporting team development• Monitoring the performance of teams

Project Development and Implementation for Strategic Managers• Developing a project specification• Planning for the implemntation of a project

to implement a new product, service or process

• Analysing the outcomes of a project

Online distance learning

Business and Management faculty

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Assessment

Assessment consists of a mix of coursework.

Duration of Programme

This course is expected to be completed within 2.5 years. However, our online distance learning students have flexibility in setting their own pace of study, which means that the course can be completed in a minimum period of 1 year.

Entry Requirements

• Candidates should possess a recognised Bachelors Degree in any discipline or overseas equivalent.

• Candidates who do not possess the required academic qualifications but have a minimum of five years experience of working in a strategic management position are also encouraged to submit an application.

• English language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

What’s Included

All online study materials and student handbooks are supplied. You will be allocated a tutor for academic support who you can contact as often as you like by telephone and email. You will also have access to a Student Support Co-ordinator for administrative support. You will also complete an online induction and have access to an online virtual learning environment.

Workload

We recommend an average of 12-15 hours study time per week for this programme.

Exemptions

No exemptions are allowed for this programme.

Enrolment dates

February, May, August and November

How to Apply

In addition to a completed application form:

• Copies of your relevant certificates and/or transcripts.

• One suitable work reference. • Copy of your CV detailing your work history

(covering the last five years).• Proof of English language ability (IELTS), if

English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English.

What You Could Study Next

Successful completion of the programme may allow you entry to:

Anglia Ruskin University MBA

University of Sunderland MBA Top-up

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“Allowing a student to work at a different pace where they may have knowledge gaps has certainly been of significant benefit to me. I have been able to adapt my learning and continuous professional development requirements to suit a busy working and family schedule. The overall time frame for achievement is flexible and adaptable and meets the needs of mature students.”

Richard Luck. BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)