Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Am I eligible for this programme?

Applicants must be aged 19 years or above. Learners are expected to hold one of the following:

• A Level 6 qualification
• A first degree

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to have IELTS 6 or equivalent. International qualifications are checked for suitability for enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable.

Applicants are normally required to provide two supporting references, with at least one preferably being academic. In certain circumstances, applicants with considerable relevant experience but no formal qualifications may be considered following an interview, provided they can demonstrate their ability to meet the demands of the qualification.

Course Fees

Module Listing

Learners must complete all six mandatory units and select a minimum of two optional units to achieve 120 credits. Each unit is worth 15 credits.

Core Units

1. Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy

15 Credits

This unit explores how team performance can be evaluated and optimised to support strategic objectives. Learners examine performance targets, team management models and techniques for aligning departmental, project, team and individual objectives with organisational strategy.

2. Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking

15 Credits

This unit examines the volume and complexity of information available to organisations and how it can support strategic decision-making. Learners consider data quality, knowledge management, information sharing, legal responsibilities, digital technologies and tools used to analyse information for strategic purposes.

3. Leading a Strategic Management Project

15 Credits

This unit develops the ability to formulate and lead a strategic management project. Learners identify a significant organisational issue, select appropriate research methods, analyse data, evaluate strategic options and present project outcomes and recommendations.

4. Strategic Direction

15 Credits

This unit explores the strategic aims and objectives of an organisation and their importance in determining organisational direction. Learners evaluate current strategy, analyse progress and develop and justify alternative strategic options in response to internal and external factors.

5. Strategic Planning

15 Credits

This unit examines the strategic planning process and how appropriate strategies are formulated, selected and implemented. Learners evaluate strategic options, stakeholder expectations and risk before producing, monitoring and reviewing a strategic plan.

6. Development as a Strategic Manager

15 Credits

This unit develops organisational and self-awareness and encourages a critical and reflective approach to leadership development. Learners assess their strategic leadership skills, create and review a personal development plan and consider how employee welfare and organisational values contribute to strategic success.

Elective Units

Learners select a minimum of two of the following optional units:

7. Finance for Managers

15 Credits

This unit develops learners' ability to understand and use financial information for management decision-making. Learners analyse financial data, assess budgets, examine cash flow and costing information and evaluate financial proposals for expenditure.

8. Strategic Marketing

15 Credits

This unit examines the models, techniques and theories that underpin strategic marketing. Learners analyse the relationship between marketing and organisational strategy, develop a strategic marketing plan and consider areas such as research, branding, customer behaviour, digital marketing and global marketing.

9. Organisational Change Strategies

15 Credits

This unit develops the ability to understand, plan and manage organisational change successfully. Learners examine change models, organisational behaviour, leadership, culture, communication and methods used to implement, monitor and evaluate change strategies.

10. Human Resource Planning

15 Credits

This unit examines how organisations plan and secure the workforce needed to achieve strategic objectives. Learners consider HR strategy, workforce requirements, performance management, recruitment and retention, employee relations and the internal and external influences affecting HR practice.

Written Assignments

All units are internally assessed through written assignments, internally marked by the Qualifi approved centre and subject to external quality assurance by Qualifi.

Qualifi provides assessment tasks for each unit. These tasks address the relevant learning outcomes and assessment criteria and may require learners to draw on work-related information, real organisational examples, case studies, research and investigation. Some assessment tasks may also contain a practical element requiring observation by an assessor.

Because learners complete six mandatory units and a minimum of two optional units, a learner completing the qualification is assessed across at least eight units. Written assignments are therefore completed across all required units, with any additional practical evidence depending on the assessment requirements of the selected units.

The grading structure is:

• Fail: 0 to 39%
• Pass: 40 to 59%
• Merit: 60 to 69%
• Distinction: 70% and above

University Progression

Successful completion of the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership enables learners to progress to the Qualifi Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, university study to complete a Master's degree, or employment in an associated profession.

The qualification therefore provides a postgraduate-level progression pathway for learners seeking further academic study or senior professional development. Admission to a particular university or Master's programme remains subject to the admissions, credit recognition and progression requirements of the receiving institution.