Eighteen Months
Level 7
English
Yes
This Qualification extands to an Extended Diploma with 270 GLH leading to Masters/MBA (Top Up) and is designed to provide a broad qualification on strategic management and leadership. It prepares learners to work as strategic managers and leaders with optional units in, for example, planning, creative and innovative management, and communication
| Feature | Details |
| Accreditation status | Accredited |
| Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | 270 |
| Total Qualification Time (TQT) | 1200 |
| Qualification number (QN) | 603/5909/2 |
| Availability | UK and international |
| First teaching | 01 January 2021 |
| Review date | 31 December 2027 |
You have to achieve 120 credits to achieve this qualification. You will study the following modules:
following modules:
| Unit No. | Units | Credit | Level |
| 1 | Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills | 10 | 7 |
| 2 | Professional Development for Strategic Managers | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | Strategic Change Management | 10 | 7 |
| 6 | Creative and Innovative Management | 10 | 7 |
| 7 | Strategic Marketing Management | 10 | 7 |
| 10 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 10 | 7 |
| 12 | Strategic Planning | 15 | 7 |
| 13 | Managing Financial Principles and Techniques | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Research Methods for Strategic Managers | 15 | 7 |
| 17 | Project Development and Implementation for Strategic Managers | 20 | 7 |
Edexcel BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership emphasises on practical skills development of the learners alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding in the sector. Successful completion of this qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study.
This programme enables learners to progress to Masters degrees, such as MBA.
TNHE Institute will need to review the profile of qualifications and/or experience held by applicants, considering whether this profile shows an ability to progress to a higher level qualification.
RQF Framework Level: Positioned at Level 7 on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework, placing it directly at the postgraduate tier.
Higher Education Standard: Aligns with Master’s Degree Level academic rigor, focusing on advanced strategic management, leadership, and professional decision-making.
University Progression: Acts as a direct bridge to an MBA or Master’s Top-Up, frequently granting advanced entry or exemptions into the final dissertation stages of full UK Master’s degree programmes.
Total Credits Required: 120 credits
Regulated Framework Level: Level 7 (Postgraduate standard)
Structure Rules: The qualification is built around a comprehensive combination of core modules and specialized units designed to deliver a broad mastery of strategic leadership, financial management, research, and organizational change.
Duration: Typically 18 months, designed to accommodate working professionals and adult learners.
Method of Study / Delivery: Flexible delivery utilizing a blend of lectures, seminars, tutorials, presentations, group discussions, and practical case study analyses to bridge academic theory with real-world business applications.
Assessment Method: Assessments are assignment- and project-based, focusing on practical workplace application rather than traditional written exams. Learners demonstrate competency through applied case studies, strategic reports, and practical business portfolios.
Quality Assurance & Verification: Rigorous internal and external verification processes ensure that all assessment decisions meet national awarding body standards, maintaining academic integrity, consistency, and fairness across all submissions.
Academic Progression: Successful completion allows learners to progress directly into or within senior employment roles, or advance to full Master’s degrees such as an MBA (often via advanced entry or a dissertation top-up at partner universities).
Career Pathways: Empowers graduates to step into executive leadership positions, senior management roles, strategic consultancy, and corporate director tracks across global commercial sectors.
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