Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management

Introduction

The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management is an MBA Advanced Entry course, which provides learners with 120 credits of the 180 credits required to achieve a complete MBA. Learners must complete 8 mandatory units. All modules have an additional 30-50 learning hours of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises. You will also have access to 24/7 support, tutoring, and a variety of other support mechanisms.

After receiving your Level 7 Diploma, you are eligible to apply for an MBA top Up course, either online or on campus at a range of UK Universities. The top up portion will usually consist of the final 60 credits of either, a dissertation, or a dissertation and one module.

Assessment

Assessment at LCMT is a very straightforward process:

• After you have completed an online module, you will have an online assessment to complete. This assessment contains 30 multiple-choice questions. You will have one hour to complete these questions which are answered in sets of five so you will have plenty of time to review and edit your answers. After an hour the test will automatically time out.
• After you have completed the test, your results will be displayed immediately. If you have passed, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. If you didn’t pass, you will receive a notification of a “refer’’ where you will be told how to retake a module assessment. You can complete these modules at your own pace, as there is no deadline to complete the course.
• When the online modules have been successfully completed, you will then be able to take the final written assignments, provided by LCMT, that test your knowledge and understanding of the modules. After successful completion of these eight assignments, you will receive your Diploma (from the Awarding Organisation).
• You will then be eligible to apply for progression onto a Top up course through a recognised UK university on campus or by distance learning.

Eligibility

To enrol onto the Level 7 programme, you must be either

a) A first degree in business, management, or related subject or

b) A level 6 qualification, for example, an ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Management

c) A non-university graduate with at least five years of managerial experience.

Fees Includes

All course material, including online modules and written assignments
Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 interactive sessions
Dedicated student support
Access to an online social learning forum
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE NUS Extra card worth £19.90
Free CV writing help on completion of the course

Course Modules

Mandatory Units:

• Strategic Planning
• Finance for Strategic Managers
• Research for Strategic Development
• Organizational Behavior
• Personal Development for Leadership and Strategic Management

Optional Units:

• International Business Environment
• Developing Organisational Vision and Strategic Direction
• International Finance
• Quantitative Methods
• Strategic Marketing
• International Marketing
• Corporate Communication Strategies
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Managing Continuous Organisational Improvement

Strategic Planning

The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to develop an organisational strategic plan

Finance for Strategic Managers
The learners will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable them to analyse internal and publicly available financial information. This will help to inform strategic decision making.

Research for Strategic Development

The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out research to meet the needs of strategic business management.

Organisational Behaviour

The aim of this unit is to help learners develop an understanding of how organisational behaviour, structure, culture, motivation, creativity and leadership impact on an organisation’s effectiveness and efficiency.

Personal Development for Leadership and Strategic Management

This unit aims to help learners develop their own personal leadership and management skills in the context of the creation and achievement of organisational vision and strategic direction.

International Business Environment

The unit will enable learners to explore the changing international business environment and develop knowledge and understanding of how organisations respond.

Developing Organisational Vision and Strategic Direction

To enable learners to improve their knowledge and understanding of how organisations develop vision and strategic direction. The unit may be of particular interest for learners aiming for leadership roles in either private or public sector organisations.

International Finance

To enable learners to gain an understanding of the role of an international corporate financial manager. The unit will allow learners to consider the importance of International Accounting Standards and the international financial environment for decision making within businesses and organisations. Particular attention is paid to analysing the role of international financial markets in creating opportunities and risks for organisations, especially those operating in a multinational context. Learners will gain experience in assessing strategic options and making appropriate recommendations.

Quantitative Methods

This unit will enable learners to further develop understanding and skills in the application of quantitative methods appropriate to support decision-taking in organisations.

Strategic Marketing

This unit enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of marketing at a strategic level and how this is applied in practice including developing a marketing strategy.

International Marketing

This unit enables learners to understand the requirements of international marketing, in particular, the financial considerations to be taken into account in entering and operating in international markets. Learners will also be able to develop an international marketing strategy and understand the implications and requirements of international marketing communications.

Corporate Communication Strategies

This unit will enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding of the importance of corporate communications and the link with corporate objectives. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills in auditing corporate communications and planning a corporate communication strategy.

Strategic Human Resource Management

The aim of this unit is to help learners acquire knowledge and understanding of human resource management strategy and its impact on the efficiency of an organisation.

Managing Continuous Organisational Improvement

To enable learners to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to create a culture of continuous improvement in an organisation. The learners will have the opportunity to develop the skills required to plan organisational change.

Written Assignments

The ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management Course has 30 modules and 8 written assignments. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

The Assignment unit titles for the level 7 course are:

• Strategic marketing
• Personal development for leadership and strategic management
• Organisational behaviour
• Strategic planning
• Research for strategic development
• Finance for strategic managers
• Strategic human resource management
• Corporate communication strategies

More information about the Level 7 units can be found here https://athe.co.uk/level-7-management-qualifications/

Career Path

Upon successful completion of this Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management learners will have the skills to execute a professional managerial role in marketing, accounting, business consultancy, and more.

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and MBA develop key cognitive skills such as critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, and writing while also establishing presentation and numeracy skills to enhance knowledge and experience. These skills are critical in helping you advance your career.

University Top-Up

On completion of this course students can complete an MBA programme from a range of UK universities. The top up programme can be studied online or on campus. The MBA top up comprises the final 60 credits which consists of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.

Students may complete MBA top-up either by on campus or by distance learning.

Completing on campus in the UK

Most universities in the UK will accept 120 credit Level 7 Diploma programme for entry onto the MBA top up on campus. The tuition fees are highly subsidised and can be up to 70% less as compared to the direct MBA route.

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