Stage 1
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership (QCF) – 6 - 8 Months
Credits: 120 Credits
Mode of Teaching: Online
Assessment: Assignments
This Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (QCF) leading to an MBA is designed to fit around work and personal commitments. World-class teaching is delivered via pre-recorded online lectures to enrich the learning experience. MSBM has perfected the art of delivering practical management education. Our practice-based approach focuses on addressing real-world business problems.
We don’t just give you the theory; we ensure you learn how to apply it in your working life immediately, with case studies, webinars, business simulations, and 100% project-based.
The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification is to develop strategic management and leadership skills for managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate organizational strategy into effective operational performance.
This qualification reflects current practice in Strategic Management and Leadership and allows learners to develop and expand their high-level understanding of strategic management and leadership in the workplace. This qualification is suitable for mature learners with a background business industry. The qualification has a clear work-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside theoretical fundamentals.
Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification will equip learners with the key skills and capabilities to become an effective strategic manager. The qualification also allows learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards an MBA with advanced standing.
Delivering the Qualification
The course is delivered fully online as pre-recorded Lectures. Some certain centers also offer Modular based Classroom Lectures. However, while the course is self-paced and 100% online, its guided learning is facilitated by subject-matter experts from academia and practice. It is designed to accommodate both busy professionals with tight schedules and individuals with flexible schedules. Therefore the modules and learning materials are available around the clock and completely asynchronous.
Assessment and Verification
All units within the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership are assessed by MSBM and verified by OTHM Qualifications. To achieve a ‘pass’ a learner must have successfully displayed an excellent understanding of the learning outcomes and fulfilled all the assessment criteria.
Students who successfully complete the course will receive an OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership.
Stage 2
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-up – 4 – 6 Months
Credits: 60 Credits
Mode of Teaching: Online
Assessment: Dissertation
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) (top-up) programme is offered to students who already possess the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership qualification.
The MBA (top-up) programme allows you to achieve an MBA qualification between 4 to 6 months, so it is a fast track to new opportunities and enhanced career prospects.
The MBA (top-up) consists of a compulsory single module ‘Consultancy Project Report’ worth 60 credits. The module provides the opportunity for you to examine an area of particular interest within an appropriate organizational context. The module is designed to make a major contribution to your professional and intellectual development, through enabling you to demonstrate your capacity for sustained independent thought, learning, and critical reflection.
The purpose of this programme is to deliver a practical and realistic solution to a business-related strategic challenge, which in turn is supported by appropriate reference to theoretical and conceptual analysis.
You will evidence this by producing a ‘Consultancy Project Report’ of 12,000 words.
The Consultancy Project Report is delivered and assessed by the affiliate UK Institute's team using their virtual learning platform and direct support from your allocated supervisor.
The ‘Consultancy Project’ module could be completed in one academic term of 15 weeks (approximately 4 months) or could be studied over two terms (approximately 6 months).
