General Information

Course Code: PGS/PGD/DSML/MBADP

Course Name: LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN STRTEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Course Level: 
Postgraduate
Study Mode: On Campus | Online
Course Assessment: Assignment Based
Delivered by: Phoenix Graduate School London
Awarded by: OTHM
Duration: 06-12 Months
On Campus Fee: Contact PGS Admission
Distance Learning/Online Fee: Contact PGS Admission
Instalment Option Available: Yes 
Scholarship Available: Yes 

University Progression to MBA Top-Up

  • University of Chichester
  • Northampton University
  • University of Chichester
  • Anglia Ruskin University
  • University of West Scotland
  • University of Sunderland

Overview

The MBA Degree Pathway – Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership serves as an MBA Advanced Entry course. This qualification mirrors contemporary practices in management and leadership environments, enabling learners to enhance their comprehensive understanding of strategic management in the workplace. Tailored to enhance learners’ or managers’ capacity 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 needed to complete an MBA. 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 can 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, either through a dissertation or a combination of a dissertation and one module.

Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership 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 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.

COMPULSORY MODULES

  • Strategic Management (20 credits).
  • Strategic Leadership (20 credits).
  • Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits).
  • Advanced Business Research Methods (20 credits).

OPTIONAL MODULES: Choose Any Two:

  • Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
  • Supply Chain and Operations Management (20 credits)
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)

COMPULSORY MODULES:

  • Business Research Methods  
  • Dissertation Project 

MBA Top-up Degree Awarding Universities

Please note, the below costs are for distance learning/online only. You have the option of finishing on campus; costs will vary depending on which university you wish to complete your final year.

  • University of Chichester
  • Northampton University
  • Anglia Ruskin University
  • University of West Scotland
  • University of Sunderland
  • University of Portsmouth

Duration: 6-12 Months
Tuition fees: £4800 – £6500
Study Options: (Online | Live Webinars | Blended Learning)

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 and admission requirements (at PGS, UK and overseas).

UK University Study Pathways

Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification enables learners to advance within employment or pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) top-up program.

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. Feel free to contact the Phoenix Graduate School admissions team to discuss university progression routes and admission requirements further.

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.

Entry Requirements
For entry onto the Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification, learners must possess

  • A bachelor degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification.
  • Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must check Phoenix Graduate School regarding this experience prior
    to registering for the programme).

Learner must be 21 years or older at the beginning of the course.

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