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Awarding Organisation

Study Method

Course Duration

Credit Value

Qualifi

Online

12 months

120 credits

Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Course Description

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is designed for learners who want to develop advanced knowledge and practical capability in leadership, business strategy, and organisational decision-making. The programme is suitable for current managers, aspiring senior leaders, and professionals seeking progression to postgraduate study. It helps learners build the ability to evaluate complex business situations, develop strategic plans, manage performance, lead projects, and respond effectively to organisational change.


The qualification combines core strategic leadership units with specialist options, allowing learners to strengthen their understanding of finance, marketing, human resource planning, or change management within a senior business context.

What You'll Study

Mandatory Units

  • Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy

  • Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking

  • Leading a Strategic Management Project

  • Strategic Direction

  • Strategic Planning

  • Development as a Strategic Manager


Optional Units

  • Finance for Managers

  • Strategic Marketing

  • Organisational Change Strategies

  • Human Resource Planning

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand and apply the principles of strategic leadership in a business environment

  • Review and apply the principles of business management within industry

  • Understand and apply the principles of strategic management in a specific environment

  • Improve employability by exploring the relationship between management theories and their practical application in business

  • Analyse problem-solving techniques specific to business and industry

  • Select, collate, review, and analyse information from a wide range of sources

  • Manage personal development and professional growth

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants are normally expected to hold an honours degree in a relevant subject or a UK Level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification

  • Mature learners with relevant management experience may also be considered

  • Applicants are normally expected to be aged 21 or above at the beginning of the course

  • Learners whose first language is not English should normally have English language competence at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

  • Centres must ensure that learners are capable of successfully completing the programme.

Progression Pathway

  • Master of Business Administration Top-Up

Flexible online diploma programmes and British top-up pathways designed for modern learners seeking recognised academic progression.

Lancaster Business Academy

Registered in Sharjah, UAE

Registration No. 2428904.01 

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