Overview

The qualifications have been created to develop and reward the business managers of today and the future and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the management sectors.

We hope that learners will learn a great deal from these programmes that will provide relevant new skills and qualities.

It is envisaged that these programmes will encourage both academic and professional development so that you learners move forward to realise not just their own potential but also that of organisations across a broad range of sectors.

The Diploma is accredited at the postgraduate Level 7. The programme has a total equivalence of 120 credits. Completing the Diploma allows access to a dissertation at one of our University partners for a related master’s degree.

Aims of the Course

Level 7 qualifications are designed to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills learners require to deal with the complexities of leadership and strategic management in a business context and to develop their ability to lead change in organisations.

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership aims to give learners the opportunity to:

Gain a recognised qualification from an internationally recognised awarding organisation.
Learn from a curriculum supported by the most recent content relevant to a contemporary business environment.
Develop new skills and knowledge that can be immediately applied.
Prepare for higher-level positions in management through personal and professional development as a leader who thrives in complex and globally diverse environments.
Have assessments marked and moderated by respected professionals with practical experience across a number of business sectors and management fields.
Be supported by a digital online platform and develop a personalised e-portfolio to improve the transparency and portability of the Qualification.
Progress along a pathway to gain a higher level qualification.

Outline

The overall structure of the course is based on eight units that cover a number of topics relating to learning outcomes. Six units are mandatory, with learners being able to choose two optional units from four. Each unit has an equivalency of 15 credits.

Unit Reference	Mandatory Units	Level	TQT	GLH	Credits
702	Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy	7	150	60	15
704	Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking	7	150	60	15
705	Leading a Strategic Management Project	7	150	60	15
706	Strategic Direction	7	150	60	15
711	Strategic Planning	7	150	60	15
724	Development as a Strategic Manager	7	150	60	15
	Optional Units
703	Finance for Managers	7	150	60	15
708	Strategic Marketing	7	150	60	15
710	Organisational Change Strategies	7	150	60	15
712	Human Resource Planning	7	150	60	15

Learning Outcomes

The overall learning outcomes of the Diploma are:

To understand and apply the principles of strategic leadership in a business environment
Review and apply the principles of business management within the industry
To understand and apply the principles of strategic management in a specific environment
To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between management theories and their practical application in the business world.
Analyse problem-solving techniques specific to business and industry
Select, collate, review and analyse information from a wide range of sources
Work independently and as part of a team

Manage one’s own personal development and growth.

Requirements

The Qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. For entry to the Qualification, learners will be expected to hold the following

Solid knowledge of the English Language
Be age 16 years or above
Good understanding of ICT
Level 6 Qualification or;
First Degree.

Who is this course for?

The Qualification is suitable for part-time learners in the workplace but equally appropriate for full-time learners who can also participate in formal work placements or part-time employment. Learners can progress into or within employment in the business sector, either directly on the achievement of the awards or following further study at university to get a full master’s degree.

Accreditation

This Qualification has been accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and has its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN). This number will appear on the learner’s final certification document. Each unit with the Qualification has its own RQF code. The QAN for this Qualification is as follows:

Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership: 601/5335/0

What is QUALIFI?

QUALIFI is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) with a reference number RN5160. Ofqual is responsible for maintaining standards and confidence in a wide range of vocational qualifications, whereas QUALIFI has a duty of care to implement quality assurance processes.

Inspire London College Offers RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) Qualifications from Ofqual Regulated awarding body Qualifi Ltd as satellite centre of UKPDA.

Learners completing the QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership can progress to:

the QUALIFI Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, or
a university partner to complete a dissertation to then receive a full master’s degree, or
directly into employment in an associated profession