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ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management

The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management is designed to offer learners a broader and more comprehensive experience of strategic management.

UK Credits: 120 Credits

Introduction:

The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management is designed to offer learners a broader and more comprehensive experience of strategic management. Learners are required to take all 5 core units plus any 3 optional units. For those learners interested in fully realising their own academic interest and potential for the subject, this qualification offers the opportunity to engage with a wide range of Level 7 strategic management-related topics.

Credits: 120 UK Credits – Equivalent to 60 ECTS

Grading: Fail, Pass, Merit, or Distinction.

Delivery Mode: Via distance learning.

Ofqual Qualification Number: 610/2088/6

Qualification Specification: To view the specification, please click here.


Typical Age: This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 19 and above.

Qualifications: For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

  • A first degree in Business, Management or related subjects or a level 6 qualification for example an ATHE Diploma in Management
  • Other equivalent international qualifications.

Language: For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:

  • IELTs 5.5
  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49
  • If students are not able to provide one of these certificates, they will be asked to do an internal English test to assess their level.

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Qualification Content:
Learners selecting the core qualification take the five core units and a further three units from the list of optional units below.

UNIT NAME

UNIT AIMS

UK CREDITS

TYPE OF UNIT

Strategic Planning

The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to develop an organisational strategic plan.

15

Core

Finance for Strategic Managers

The learners will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable them to analyse internal and publicly available financial information. This will help to inform strategic decision making.

15

Core

Research for Strategic Development

The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out research to meet the needs of strategic business management.

15

Core

Organisational Behaviour

The aim of this unit is to help learners develop an understanding of how organisational behaviour, structure, culture, motivation, creativity and leadership impact on an organisation’s effectiveness and efficiency.

15

Core

Personal Development for Leadership and Strategic Management

This unit aims to help learners develop their own personal leadership and management skills in the context of the creation and achievement of organisational vision and strategic direction.

15

Core

International Business Environment

The unit will enable learners to explore the changing international business environment and develop knowledge and understanding of how organisations respond.

15

 Optional

Developing Organisational Vision and Strategic Direction

To enable learners to improve their knowledge and understanding of how organisations develop vision and strategic direction. The unit may be of particular interest for learners aiming for leadership roles in either private or public sector organisations.

15

 Optional


International Finance

To enable learners to gain an understanding of the role of an international corporate financial manager. The unit will allow learners to consider the importance of International Accounting Standards and the international financial environment for decision making within businesses and organisations. Particular attention is paid to analysing the role of international financial markets in creating opportunities and risks for organisations, especially those operating in a multinational context. Learners will gain experience in assessing strategic options and making appropriate recommendations.

15

 Optional

Quantitative Methods

This unit will enable learners to further develop understanding and skills in the application of quantitative methods appropriate to support decision-taking in organisations.

15

 Optional


Strategic Marketing

This unit enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of marketing at a strategic level and how this is applied in practice including developing a marketing strategy.

15

 Optional

International Marketing

This unit enables learners to understand the requirements of international marketing, in particular, the financial considerations to be taken into account in entering and operating in international markets. Learners will also be able to develop an international marketing strategy and understand the implications and requirements of international marketing communications.

15

 Optional


Corporate Communication Strategies

This unit will enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding of the importance of corporate communications and the link with corporate objectives. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills in auditing corporate communications and planning a corporate communication strategy.

15

 Optional

Strategic Human Resource Management

The aim of this unit is to help learners acquire knowledge and understanding of human resource management strategy and its impact on the efficiency of an organisation.

15

 Optional

Managing Continuous Organisational Improvement

To enable learners to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to create a culture of continuous improvement in an organisation. The learners will have the opportunity to develop the skills required to plan organisational change.

15

 Optional

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€5000

What’s included

  • No.of Modules: 8
  • Duration:  
    24Months
  • Learning: N/D
  • Certificate