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 Fee: £4,500

The course fee includes access to online learning materials, assessments, tutor support and the student learning portal.

Payment Options:

• Full payment
• Instalment payment options may be available
• Online payment through the student portal

Please contact the admissions team for further information regarding payment arrangements.

Learners must complete all six mandatory units and select a minimum of two optional units to achieve 120 credits.

Core Units

Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy

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.

Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking

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.

Leading a Strategic Management Project

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.

Strategic Direction

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.

Strategic Planning

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.

Development as a Strategic Manager

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:

Finance for Managers

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.

Strategic Marketing

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.

Organisational Change Strategies

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.

Human Resource Planning

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.

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.