The MBA Degree Pathway – Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership serves as an MBA Advanced entry course. This qualification mirrors contemporary practices in Business Strategic Management environments, enabling learners to enhance their high-level understanding of strategic management and leadership in the workplace. It is designed to improve learners’ or managers’ ability to implement fundamental Strategic Management and Leadership models within their organization’s strategic framework.
The Programme offers learners 120 credits out of the 180 credits required to complete a full MBA. The Course consists of 30 interactive modules and 8 written assignments, with approximately 40 guided learning hours per module.
All modules include an additional 30-50 learning hours of optional materials, consisting of recommended exercises, suggested readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises. Additionally, learners will have access to 24/7 support, tutoring, and various other support mechanisms. Further details on assessment methods can be found here.
This qualification is suitable for bachelor’s degree holders and mature learners with relevant work experience (non-university graduates). Upon receiving your Level 7 Diploma, you are eligible to apply for an MBA top-up course, either online or on campus, at various UK and international universities. The top-up component typically comprises the final 60 credits, which may involve completing a dissertation or a combination of a dissertation and one module.
Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Business Strategic Management qualification will provide learners with the essential skills and capabilities to excel as effective strategic managers. Additionally, this qualification enables learners to advance within employment or pursue further studies towards an MBA top-up degree with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas.
Upon successfully completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Strategic Management and the Top-Up year of an accredited postgraduate degree program, learners will possess the skills necessary to undertake professional managerial roles in Sales, Marketing, Accounting, and Business Consultancy.
Course Code: PGS/DSML/PREMBA
Course Name: Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership – MBA advanced entry.
Course Level – Postgraduate
Study Mode – Online
Course Assessment – Assignment Based
Delivered by: Phoenix Graduate School London
Awarded by: Ofqual Approved Awarding Body
Duration: 6-12 Months
Online Fee: The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is INR: 2,25,000/- (exclusive of taxes)
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or debit card.
- Bank transfer.
- For other forms of payment get in touch with our local branch.
Instalment Option Available: Yes
Scholarship Available: Yes
Progression to MBA Top-Up are provided by following universities:
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Buckinghamshire New University
- University of Gloucestershire
- Northampton University
- University of Bolton
Note: The top up programme can be studied online or on campus. Feel free to contact Phoenix Graduate School London admissions team to discuss the best available MBA University progression routes at PGS, UK and overseas.
UK University Study Pathways: Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Business Strategic Management qualification enables learners to advance into or within employment or pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) top-up program. We provide qualifications that are recognized by Ofqual in the UK and accepted globally.
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to progress to an MBA top-up program with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas. Please feel free to contact the Phoenix Graduate School admissions team to discuss university progression routes and admission requirements.
About Ofqual:
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England. It is a non-ministerial government department with jurisdiction in England. Ofqual operates independently of the government and reports directly to Parliament. Any Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications approved by Ofqual are equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Higher National Diplomas (HND), or to Year 1 and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree program.
The course prepares students for mid-level management positions in the private or public sector organisations. They can also work as small business owners/managers, or as team leaders for innovative organisations. The following list is an example of job titles of postgraduates with a Management and Leadership qualification:
- Administrative Services Managers
- Branch Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Customer Service Manager
- Distribution Manager
- Facilities Planner
- Fundraiser/Development Officer
- Human Resource Administrator
- Industry Relations Specialist
- Management Analyst
- Purchasing Manager, Buyer, and Agent
- Small Business Owner/Manager
- Training Specialist
- Operations Manager
- Personnel Manager
- Reports Analyst
- Retail Sales/Store Manager
- Compensation Manager
- Buying & Merchandising Assistant
- Insight & Market Research Analyst
- Marketing Assistant
- Marketing Communications Manager
- Operations Manager
What is included in the cost of my course?
- All course material, video tutorials, including online modules and written assignments.
- Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions Dedicated student support.
- Dedicated student support.
- Access to an online social learning forum.
- Assignment marking and feedback.
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PGDip in Strategic Management and Leadership-MBA Advanced Entry Course
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Postgraduate MBA Pathway (Level 7) Full Course Materials and Assignments
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Recognised Ofqual Qualification
Module
Qualities of Effective Leadership.
Learners will explore the making and developing of powerful leaders.
Developing Interpersonal Skills.
Connecting and bonding with people within the commercial sectors is extremely important for good business. This module trains learners in skills to improve and enhance communication techniques to create strong bonds.
Motivating & Influencing People.
Inspiring people to create a unity of direction within business.
Making Decisions.
Doing the right things in the right way at the right time. Learners will look at the process of making a good decision.
Creativity and Problem Solving.
Do problems pose a threat or are they an opportunity to improve? Here, learners will figure out how to turn a problem into an advantage.
Studying and Using Management Theories.
There are many theories concerned with management and the various models developed from these theories. This module looks over these theories with real life examples.
The External Operating Environment of Business.
Planning for influences on the business outside your control.
Culture and Ethics.
The Culture and ethics involved in the business world today.
Governance and Directorships.
Structuring and controlling a business the professional way.
Analysing The Competition.
What are my competitors doing, how are they doing it, why are they doing it? Reviewing and analysing competitor actions to enhance managerial roles.
Marketing Strategy.
Creating an effective and successful market presence. Looking at the development of marketing strategies to create successful marketing campaigns.
High Performance Sales.
Learners will grasp the key elements of successful selling.
E-marketing Communication.
Understanding and using effective electronic messages to market.
Customers and their Needs.
Ensuring that your customers are recognised and valued.
Strategic Human Resource Management.
Human Resource Management must play a central role in the strategy of any organization. It is concerned with people as an asset of the business.
Recruiting and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Getting the best people. Developing the best people. Keeping the best people.
Measuring & Rewarding Performance.
Knowing and measuring how your people are performing.
Interpreting Business Accounts.
Using and understanding the litmus tests of business health.
Tools of Financial Analysis.
Resources, tools and techniques to keep a finger on the pulse of the business.
Managing Cash and Working Capital.
Cash, cash flow and working capital. The lifeblood of business.
Exercises in Quantitative Technique.
How to use and understand key figures.
Impact of Technology on Business.
Analyse and exploit the role of e-business within a business sector.
Innovation, and Research and Development (R&D).
Creating commercial advantage from innovation and research.
Implementing and Managing Quality Systems.
Right first time, right every time. The place of quality in business strategy.
Strategic Planning Tools.
Resources, tools and ideas to help create an effective business strategy.
Strategic and Systems Management.
Options for strategic direction. Making the right choices for your business.
The Business Plan.
Creating a plan that targets the stated aims and objectives of a business.
Developing High Performance Teams.
Cohesion and teamwork that enhances business performance.
Managing Projects.
Getting things done. Using the right tools to run projects.
Strategies for Growth.
This module explores the different ideas of growth and the various tools, measures and controls at a manager’s disposal in planning for growth.