The objective of the OTHM 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.
OTHM Level 7 (MQF Level 7) Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is an Approved Foreign Higher Education Qualification and accredited by OTHM (UK) regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), which is recognised for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top up and Master’s/top-up programmes.
| Qualification Title | OTHM Level 7 (MQF Level 7) Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership |
|---|---|
| Ofqual Reference Number | 603/2181/7 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Total Credit Value | 120 Credits (60 ECTS) |
| Total Qualification Time (TQT) | 1200 Hours |
| Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | 600 Hours |
| Overall Grading Type | Pass / Fail |
| Assessment Methods | Coursework |
| Language of Course & Assessment | English |
| Structure of Programme | Full Time |
| Delivery Mode | Face-to-Face at ECI campus and/or Hybrid |
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF) is at the same level as master’s degrees. However, it is shorter (120 credits) and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with university to achieve a full masters programme.
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership consists of 4 mandatory units and 2 optional units, making a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
To achieve the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, learners must achieve a minimum of 120 credits; 80 credits must be achieved from the mandatory units in Group A, plus a minimum of 40 credits from the optional units in Group B.
| Unit Ref. No | Group A Mandatory Units | RQF/MQF | UK Credit/ECTS | GLH | TQT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/616/2724 | Strategic Management | 7 | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| R/617/5012 | Strategic Leadership | 7 | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| F/616/2725 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 7 | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| J/616/2726 | Advanced Business Research Methods | 7 | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| Unit Ref. No | Group B Optional Units: Choose 2: | RQF/MQF | UK Credit/ECTS | GLH | TQT |
| L/616/2727 | Strategic Financial Management | 7 | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| R/616/2728 | Supply Chain and Operations Management | 7 | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| Y/616/2729 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 7 | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| L/616/2730 | Globalisation and Corporate Governance | 7 | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| R/616/2731 | Strategic Change Management | 7 | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| Y/616/2732 | Strategic Marketing | 7 | 20 | 100 | 200 |
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification, learners must possess:
Passing the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF) enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study. OTHM has a progression arrangement with a number of UK and US universities that acknowledges the ability of learners after studying Level 7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry into masters/top-up programs.
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