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The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is an MBA advanced entry course that provides learners with 120 credits out of the 180 credits required to achieve a complete MBA. The course consists of 6 interactive modules and 6 written assignments, with approximately 40 guided learning hours per module.
Each module of this Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership online course also includes an additional 30 to 50 learning hours of optional materials, which comprise recommended exercises, readings, internet resources, and self-testing exercises. You will also have access to 24/7 support, from our expert UK based tutors , and a variety of other support mechanisms.
After receiving your OTHM Level 7 diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, 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.
This course is eligible for ELCAS funding.
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Students on our Strategic Management and Leadership online master’s degree course can complete a Level 7 diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the Strategic Management and Leadership industry.
This Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership course is completed online and you can start at any time, it’s completely flexible. Each module of this online master’s degree consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources and self-test tasks.
To complete our Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership online course you’ll submit 6 online assignments. Assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with an OTHM Level 7 diploma (pathway to a master’s degree) and you’ll be able to top up your qualification to an MBA at a range of UK universities.
During this online Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership course you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to complete your diploma with ease. You can also read about the academic credentials we meet and associations we’re part of to make sure you have the best learning experience.
Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership module listing
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership course includes 6 written assignments, each approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words in length. Students receive support for the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.
The assignment unit titles for the Level 7 course are:
More information about the Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership units can be found here
Am I eligible for this Strategic Management and Leadership online master’s degree programme?
To enrol on the Level 7 Strategic management and Leadership programme, you must be 21+ years old and have at least 3 years of management experience.
Learners will be expected to hold a Level 6 qualification or a first degree. In certain circumstances, managers with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered.
If you have any questions and to find out more, talk to one of our helpful team members at: 0333 772 1158
Level 7: £3,500
Enrol with a £20 deposit and then £145 a month for 24 months, interest-free.
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On completion of this Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership online course, students have the opportunity to 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.
Upon successful completion of the postgraduate diploma in strategic management and leadership and the final year of an accredited postgraduate degree programme, learners will have the skills to execute a professional managerial role in marketing, accounting, business consultancy, and more.
A business management diploma and MBA develops 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.
On completion of this Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership online course students have the opportunity to 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 top-up on campus or by distance learning.
Students can apply to any university offering the MBA top up, the following universities run Top Up programmes by distance and on campus learning:
University of Gloucestershire
(Top Up) to MBA Business Administration -£3400 *exclusively to OBS*
University of Wolverhampton
MBA (Top Up) – £3,800
University of Central Lancashire
University of Sunderland – On Campus
MBA (Top-Up) – £5,145
Anglia Ruskin University
Master of Business Administration MBA (Top-Up)
Buckinghamshire New University
International Master of Business Administration (MBA Top-Up)
Northampton University
Top up to MBA MA in Human Resource Management (Top-Up) MSc in Accounting and finance (Top-Up) Executive Master of Business Administration (Top-Up MBA)
University of Chichester
Executive Full-Time MBA
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£3,500
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£3,900
Once you enrol on this Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership online course, you’ll have access to our expert tutors. Our friendly team, with years of experience, is always here to provide advice and support. Whether you have a quick question about a module or need in-depth feedback on your assignments, we’re here to help throughout the completion of your Strategic Management and Leadership online masters degree
The Programme Leader for this course is Mike Donald, who has over 30 years of teaching experience, covering all levels from primary to advanced. He has tutored degree-level and postgraduate students and has been developing online courses for the last 16 years.
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It’s really simple to enrol on our Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership online course, it only takes a few moments and you can either enrol online or over the phone, it’s entirely up to you:
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No, we like to keep things simple here at Online Business School, so you won’t need to go to an interview to enrol on our Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership online course. All you’ll need to do is complete a short application form to make sure you meet the criteria for the course, for example, you must have a full secondary education.
The duration of our OTHM Level 7 diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is completely flexible and entirely up to you – we allow 5 years to complete the course, which means you can work at a pace that suits you and your life.
You can also study the modules in any order at any time so you have complete control of your learning.
Our Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership online course includes some great added extras to help you succeed, from 1-2-1 tutoring support and online learning resources to a FREE laptop and Student Membership card.
In order to study our Level 7 diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership online course, learners will be expected to hold a Level 6 qualification or a first degree.
In certain circumstances, managers with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered for enrolment and to discuss this in more detail please get in touch with our helpful team.