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Level 7 Diploma In Strategic Management and Leadership in London 2025

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Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership (RQF) – 6 - 8 Months

Credits: 120 Credits

This Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF) 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.


This programme is a Pathway to Master of Business Administration Degree.

Assessment: Assignments

The objective of the 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.

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

  • Navigating the MSBM Study Portal

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  • Course Structure and Guidelines

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  • Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components

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  • Harvard Referencing Style Guide

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Official Title Pages - MBA

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ ability to prepare for various types of academically based management research through the development and design of a research proposal. Learners will develop a critical understanding of the philosophical, practical and ethical concepts of research within the context of the business environment.

  • Research Philosophies and Principles

     

  • VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Selecting a Research Topic

     

  • Searching and Reviewing Literature

     

  • VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Developing conceptual Framework

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Research Strategy and Design

     

  • Research Methods I

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Research Methods II

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Research Methods: Data Analysis

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Research Proposal and Writing Up

     

  • Research Ethics

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods

    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to apply financial principles relevant to management in an organisational context, including analytical techniques and theories/models of management accounting, evaluation of budgetary processes, recommending funding sources and appraising investment options.

  • Understanding cost system and its classification

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Concepts and Tools of Cost Accounting

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - Activity based costing in Xu Ji Electric Co. Ltd

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Understanding the Concept and Classification of Sources of Funds

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - Global Fund Raising Strategies

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Understanding The Financial Performance Analysis

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - Financial Analysis Reporting

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Understanding the Financial Ratios and its Various Types

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Understanding The Budgetary Concepts and Approaches

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - How Maritz Accomplished a 40% IT Budget Reduction

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Understanding the Working Capital Management

    This lecture explore the cycle to convert your capital and generate profits. 

  • Understanding the Investment Appraisal Techniques

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • QUIZ - Strategic Financial Management

    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of how the effective strategic management of human resources supports the achievement of organisational objectives in different contexts. Learners will evaluate the contribution of strategic human resource management, and the application of leadership and management theory for organisational benefit.

  • VIDEO - Human Resource Management Today - An Overview

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  • Understanding the role of human resource management

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Role of Human Resource Management Strategy in an Organisation

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Contributions of HRM

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Business Dynamics Concerning The Human Resource Strategy

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Case Study - Real-time, authentic employee voice feedback

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Determining Human Resource Requirements

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Fundamentals Of Human Resource Plan

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Legal And Ethical Requirements Of Human Resource Policies

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Human Resource Management And Organisational Strategy, Structure And Culture

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Effective Monitoring Of Human Resource Management Activities

       

  • People Development and Human Resource Management

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Case Study - Answering the Phone (Training and Development)

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Developing Human Resource Management, Recruitment and Selection

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Case Study: Solution for Recruiting Hard-to-Fill Positions

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  • Employee Retention Concepts, Tools and Strategies

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Organisational Theory Underpinning Human Resource Management

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Leadership Practices In An Organisational Context

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Strategic Leadership And Organisational Development

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Exploring Purpose Of Leadership And Evaluating Human Resource Strategy

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • QUIZ - Strategic Human Resource Management

    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

This unit provides an in-depth understanding of the key principles and practice of leadership This will enhance the individuals’ knowledge, skills and attributes to effectively engage in the role and responsibilities required of an effective team player and leader of a team; being proactive in innovation and improvement to inform strategy and business planning within the organisation.

  • Understanding the Principles, Concepts, and Approaches to Leadership

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - King of the Hill

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Understanding Leadership Influences: Individual, Team and The Organisation

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - How Google builds the perfect team

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Leadership and organisational performance

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Ethical Decision Making And Organisational Value

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - Collaboration Shifts a Dysfunctional Culture

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • QUIZ - Strategic Leadership

    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of strategic and change management models, as well as the ability to review strategic plans, to propose strategic options, to create implementation plans and to lead organisational changes.

  • CASE STUDY - Strategic Management Approach by TESCO

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Analysing Business Environment and its Impact on Strategic Decision Making

     

  • Understanding the External Business Environment Dynamics

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Understanding The Internal Business Environment Dynamics

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - Staying ahead in a competitive environment

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • CASE STUDY - McDonald's strategic partnership for innovation as competitive advantage

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Understanding Market Situational Analysis and Organisational Position Measurement

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Analysing The Effects Of Exiting Plans On Organisation

     

  • Understanding Mandatory Competency & Competitive Advantage of An Organisation

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Understanding The Relationship Between Corporate, Business & Operational Strategies

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Understanding Strategic Models & Tools

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Analysing and deciding on the strategic options

     

  • Developing Appropriate Vision, Mission & Strategic Goals For An Organisation

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Developing An Agreed Strategy Plan For New Action Plan

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Proposing an Effective Structure For Building Efficient Relationships With Stakeholders

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - Ethics and CSR at Honda

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Understanding organisational strategic change management

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Implementing Strategic Plan

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • QUIZ - Strategic Management

    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the concepts, methods and technical aspects of strategic marketing and the challenges associated with marketing in today’s business environment, including how a strategy combines product development, promotion, distribution, pricing, relationship management and other elements.

  • Fundamental Concepts in Marketing

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Understanding The Marketing Mix

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Understanding the Extended Marketing Mix

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Understanding External and Internal Environment for designing a market plan

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - How Starbucks is using pricing strategy for profit maximization

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Marketing planning and strategy

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Strategising for Marketing Operations

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Marketing Function Interrelationships and Entrepreneurial Marketing

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • The Strategic Marketing Process

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - MasterCard Global Targeted Content Marketing

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Strategic Positioning In the Business Environment

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Segmenting And Targeting Strategies

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Fundamentals of Branding

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - Starbucks's Misunderstandings In Australia

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Branding Decisions and Strategies

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • RESEARCH - Market entry strategies of passenger carmakers

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Understanding Brand Identity Personality And Positioning

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Concepts in Digital Branding

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • QUIZ - Strategic Marketing

    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies.  Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.

University Top-up

On completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.

(The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fees)


University Progression

Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression.

For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership leading to the Master of Business Administration qualification, learners must possess:

  • An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma

       OR

  • Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case by case basis)

Workshops are conducted by live webinars for online students.

Classroom workshops are available if there is a local branch in your country. Speak our course advisors on this subject.

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