ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management – Marketing Pathway
The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management– Marketing Pathway is designed to offer learners a broader and more comprehensive experience of strategic management with a focus on the marketing environment.
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Strategic Planning (15 UK Credits)
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Section 1: Understand the foundations for developing organisational strategyLecture 1.1: Understanding Organisational Vision, Mission, and Strategic Intent00:48:17Lecture 1.2: From Mission to Business Plan: Strategic Interfaces and Alignment00:51:06Lecture 1.3: Core Organisational Values and Ethical Foundations of Strategy00:55:58Lecture 1.4: Cultural Diversity and Workforce Expectations in Strategic Direction00:55:06Lecture 1.5: Strategic Drivers: Growth, Profitability, and Market Share Objectives00:42:49Lecture 1.6: Setting Strategic Objectives Using the SMARTER Framework00:48:48Lecture 1.7: Stakeholder Analysis and Strategic Involvement in Decision-Making00:56:52Lecture 1.8: External Environmental Analysis: Market Forces and Competitive Dynamics00:53:59Lecture 1.9: Using Strategic Tools: SWOT and STEEPLED Analysis in Practice00:53:15Lecture 1.10: Market Research, Customer Feedback, and Feasibility in Strategy Formation00:52:53Journal Article: Community foundations, organizational strategy, and public policyJournal Article: Environmental strategies in different stages of organisational evolutionJournal Article: Knowledge capabilities as the focus of organisational developmentJournal Article: Organisational capacity buildingJournal Article: Strategic design: where are we nowJournal Article: The development of a conceptual framework to guide sustainable organisational performanceJournal Article: The managerial foundations of knowledge assetsJournal Article: The science of organisational resilienceJournal Article: The theoretical foundations of strategic marketingSection 1: Understand the foundations for developing organisational strategy
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Section 2: Review an organisation’s strategy and business plansLecture 2.1: The Purpose and Scope of Strategic Review in Organisations01:03:27Lecture 2.2: Internal and External Review Tools for Strategic Assessment00:58:01Lecture 2.3: Value Chain Analysis and Internal Capability Evaluation01:02:42Lecture 2.4: Market Position and Market Share Analysis00:56:21Lecture 2.5: Product and Market Life Cycle Analysis01:01:33Lecture 2.6: The Boston Consulting Group Matrix and Portfolio Evaluation00:56:03Lecture 2.7: Resource Analysis, Skills Audits, and Core Competencies00:54:55Lecture 2.8: Competitive Analysis and Benchmarking for Sustainable Advantage00:56:43Lecture 2.9: Pricing Strategies, Economies of Scale, and Market Equilibrium00:56:07Lecture 2.10: Integrating Strategic Review Findings into Business Plan Adjustment00:57:17Journal Article: Critical success factors in the alignment of IS plans with business plansJournal Article: Formal strategic planningJournal Article: Small firm success and the art of orienteeringJournal Article: Strategic business planning and success in small firmsJournal Article: Strategic information systems alignmentJournal Article: Strategic planning in growth oriented small firmsJournal Article: Strategic planning in small high-tech companiesJournal Article: Strategy: An understanding of strategy for business and public policy settingsJournal Article: The role of quality strategic planning on organisational successSection 2: Review an organisation’s strategy and business plans
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Section 3: Develop strategy options for an organisationLecture 3.1: Strategic Planning and Option Generation in Organisations00:47:31Lecture 3.2: Growth Strategies Through the Ansoff Matrix00:45:47Lecture 3.3: Corporate Expansion and Integration Strategies00:57:44Lecture 3.4: Generic Strategies and Competitive Positioning00:59:54Lecture 3.5: Diversification, Resource Control, and Distribution Strategy01:01:50Lecture 3.6: Mintzberg’s Deliberate and Emergent Strategy01:01:25Lecture 3.7: Strategic Alliances, Mergers, and Acquisitions00:57:48Lecture 3.8: Market Segmentation, Niche Strategies, and Market Share Growth00:52:04Lecture 3.9: Value Creation Through Portfolio Analysis and Organisational Reconfiguration01:01:40Lecture 3.10: Evaluating Strategic Options: Feasibility, Risk, and Profitability Assessment01:07:43Journal Article: The role of the board in firm strategyJournal Article: Strategic options development and analysisJournal Article: Scenario orientation and use to support strategy developmentJournal Article: Practices of strategising-organisingJournal Article: A strategic management processJournal Article: Dynamic capabilities in strategic choice processes within organisationsJournal Article: Twelve search strategies that could save your organisationJournal Article: Reorienting the organisational strategy of SMEs during the COVID-19 crisisJournal Article: Organising- a strategic option for trade union renewalSection 3: Develop strategy options for an organisation
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Finance for Strategic Managers (15 UK Credits)
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Section 1: Understand the importance of financial data in formulating and delivering business strategyLecture 1.1: Introduction to Financial Information in Organisations01:07:38Lecture 1.2: Theoretical Foundations of Financial Decision-Making Models01:01:04Lecture 1.3: Internal Sources of Financial Information00:51:52Lecture 1.4: External Sources of Financial Information00:53:42Lecture 1.5: Key Types of Financial Information01:00:05Lecture 1.6: The Organisational Need for Financial Information00:58:49Lecture 1.7: Business Risks and Risk Modelling01:13:20Lecture 1.8: Purpose of Published Accounts00:57:58Lecture 1.9: Components of Annual Reports00:34:31Lecture 1.10: Management Accounts vs Published Accounts01:07:46Journal Article: The role of performance measurement systems in strategy formulation processesJournal Article: The influence of strategy formulation practices on the perceived financial performance of small and medium enterprisesJournal Article: Strategy formulation and financial performance perceptions and relationshipsJournal Article: Strategy formulation process and innovation performance nexusJournal Article: E-business strategy: how to benefit from a hypeJournal Article: Formulating business strategies from a stakeholder's perspectiveJournal Article: The resource-based view and marketingJournal Article: The changing role of marketing in the corporationJournal Article: Forming successful business-to-business services in goods-dominant firmsSection 1: Understand the importance of financial data in formulating and delivering business strategy
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Section 2: Use financial analysis as a tool for strategic decision-makingLecture 2.1: Structure and Limitations of Financial Statements00:57:09Lecture 2.2: Efficiency, Capital Structure, and Investor Ratios01:07:32Lecture 2.3: Capital vs Revenue Expenditure01:01:27Lecture 2.4: Introduction to Investment Appraisal00:54:51Lecture 2.5: Comparative Analysis Techniques00:59:49Lecture 2.6: Introduction to Ratio Analysis00:52:46Lecture 2.7: Profitability and Liquidity Ratios00:57:10Lecture 2.8: Payback and Accounting Rate of Return00:51:49Lecture 2.9: Net Present Value and Discounted Cash Flow01:03:16Lecture 2.10: Internal Rate of Return and Cost-Benefit Analysis00:48:25Journal Article: Ratio analysis for decision making, a studyJournal Article: Analyzing how rigorous financial analysis informs strategic decisions and contributes to corporate growthJournal Article: Financial ratio analysis of firmsJournal Article: Inherent limitations in using financial ratio analysis to assess small and medium sized company performanceJournal Article: Role of ratio analysis in business decisionsJournal Article: Financial ratio analysis: a literature review working paperJournal Article: Structuring strategic management with ratio analysis methodJournal Article: Financial ratios, discriminant analysis and the prediction of corporate bankruptcyJournal Article: The efficiency of financial ratios analysis to evaluate company's profitabilitySection 2: Use financial analysis as a tool for strategic decision-making
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Section 3: Evaluate proposals for strategic capital expenditure in an organisationLecture 3.1: Value for Money and Evaluating Long-Term Projects01:13:28Lecture 3.2: Short-Term vs Long-Term Finance01:03:33Lecture 3.3: Sources of Finance: Internal Options00:57:13Lecture 3.4: Sources of Finance: External Options00:48:29Lecture 3.5: Implications of Financing Choices00:57:35Lecture 3.6: Cash Flow Forecasting and Planning01:07:22Lecture 3.7: Cash Flow Statements and Working Capital Management01:24:30Lecture 3.8: Budgetary Control and Variance Analysis01:19:34Lecture 3.9: Financial Decision-Making Under Uncertainty01:25:25Lecture 3.10: Ethical, Regulatory, and Governance Considerations in Finance01:16:56Journal Article: Cash flow and its components in investment valuationJournal Article: Understanding capital budgetingJournal Article: Optimizing cash flow management and inventory control in engine power plant sales proposalsJournal Article: Methodologies for information systems investment evaluationJournal Article: The relevance of using cash flows and economic profit-based methods in capital budgeting a focus on techniquesJournal Article: Risk analysis and evaluation of capital investment projectsJournal Article: Specific features of cash flow formation and analysis in the process of evaluation of investment projects' efficiencyJournal Article: The role of risk analysis in determining investment cash-flowJournal Article: Capital budgeting and cost evaluation techniquesSection 3: Evaluate proposals for strategic capital expenditure in an organisation
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Research for Strategic Development (15 UK Credits)
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Section 1: Produce a research proposal relating to strategic business developmentLecture 1.1: Part 1: Foundations of Research01:06:22Lecture 1.1: Part 2: Foundations of Research01:00:16Lecture 1.1: Part 3: Foundations of Research01:18:38Lecture 1.1: Part 4: Foundations of Research00:36:51Lecture 1.2: The Paradigms Underlying Scientific Knowledge01:48:55Lecture 1.3: Knowledge and Scientific Method01:23:47Lecture 1.4: Refining a Research Question02:04:14Lecture 1.5: Triple Bottom Line Thinking in Research Methodology00:59:11Lecture 1.6: Philosophical Justifications in Advanced Case Studies00:50:00Lecture 1.7: Expertise in Critical Evaluations01:49:04Lecture 1.8: Make Judgments in Interdisciplinary Research Contexts01:38:16Lecture 1.9: Beyond Positivism and Interpretivism: Exploring Research Paradigms00:49:21Lecture 1.10: Create Innovative Philosophical Syntheses02:01:49Lecture 1.11: Critical Realism and Constructivism in Inquiry00:53:35Journal Article: Strategic development and SWOT analysisJournal Article: What is research and why would anyone want to do itSection 1: Produce a research proposal relating to strategic business development
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Section 2: Apply different research methodologies to gather sufficient and valid dataLecture 2.1: Logical Fallacies and Synthesizing Multiple Viewpoints in Strategy Debates00:46:36Lecture 2.2: Essential Tools for Effective Argument Structuring00:42:09Lecture 2.3: Upstream Thinking and Systems Perspective00:47:40Lecture 2.4: Theoretical Origins of Decision-Making00:51:16Lecture 2.5: Decision Analytics00:53:27Lecture 2.6: Collaborative Thinking and Leadership00:56:03Lecture 2.7: Decision Pathologies00:47:28Lecture 2.8: Principles of Clarity, Accessibility, and Ethical Representation00:49:49Lecture 2.9: What an Insight Is00:42:21Lecture 2.10: Part 1: Applying Practical Strategies When Working Towards Ethical Business Practices01:05:46Lecture 2.10: Part 2: Applying Practical Strategies When Working Towards Ethical Business Practices01:14:14Lecture 2.11: Part 1: Data Cleaning and Preprocessing00:42:32Lecture 2.11: Part 2: Data Cleaning and Preprocessing00:39:47Lecture 2.12: Part 1: Management Information Systems (MIS) for Collecting, Cleaning, and Data Interpretation00:56:09Lecture 2.12: Part 2: Management Information Systems (MIS) for Collecting, Cleaning, and Data Interpretation00:48:28Lecture 2.13: Techno-epistemology: AI, Big Data, and the Nature of Knowing01:44:12Lecture 2.14: Digital Frameworks to Integrate Ontological and Epistemological Considerations into Research Design01:56:07Lecture 2.15: Aligning Epistemology with Data Collection Techniques01:11:35Journal Article: Demystifying grounded theory for business researchJournal Article: A perspective on strategy researchSection 2: Apply different research methodologies to gather sufficient and valid data
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Section 3: Present research findings in an appropriate format for a target audienceLecture 3.1: Part 1: High-Context and Low-Context Communication in Research01:10:59Lecture 3.1: Part 2: High-Context and Low-Context Communication in Research00:43:25Lecture 3.2: Communicate the Criteria for Evaluating the Quality of Research01:18:04Lecture 3.3: Part 1: Authorise and Exercise Authority in Multidisciplinary Decision Contexts00:53:36Lecture 3.3: Part 2: Authorise and Exercise Authority in Multidisciplinary Decision Contexts00:48:32Lecture 3.4: Represent and Advise on Intellectual Innovation01:24:05Lecture 3.5: Collaborate Effectively in Decision-Making Processes00:56:45Journal Article: Theory and method in international business researchSection 3: Present research findings in an appropriate format for a target audience
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Section 4: Valuate own skills while undertaking researchLecture 4.1: Part 1: Demonstrating Compliance with Professional Standards01:25:53Lecture 4.1: Part 2: Demonstrating Compliance with Professional Standards01:25:44Lecture 4.2: Communicate Expertise in Critical Decision-Making to an Audience00:49:57Lecture 4.3: How to Deal with Interdisciplinary Challenges01:20:08Lecture 4.4: Aligning Philosophical Stances with the UN Sustainable Development Goals00:45:55Lecture 4.5: Presenting Arguments to Interdisciplinary Audiences01:23:38Lecture 4.6: Dialogue and Debate as Research Skill-Building00:41:38Journal Article: The theory of business strategyJournal Article: Theoretical foundations of emerging economy business researchSection 4: Valuate own skills while undertaking research
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Organisational Behaviour (15 UK Credits)
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Section 1: Understand leadership behaviour theory and practiceLecture 1.1: The History of Strategic Leadership00:12:03Lecture 1.2: The Values, Vision, and Mission of the Organisation00:15:37Lecture 1.3: The Strategic Leaders' Organisational Abilities and Individual Traits00:27:10Lecture 1.4: SWOT Analysis00:25:03Lecture 1.5: Part 1: The Leadership Styles00:39:27Lecture 1.5: Part 2: The Leadership Styles00:38:37Lecture 1.5: Part 3: The Leadership Styles00:32:18Lecture 1.6: Part 1: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business00:39:53Lecture 1.6: Part 2: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business00:38:46Lecture 1.6: Part 3: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business00:40:15Lecture 1.6: Part 4: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business00:45:18Lecture 1.7: Part 1: Behavioural Theories of Leadership00:35:51Lecture 1.7: Part 2: Behavioural Theories of Leadership00:35:15Lecture 1.7: Part 3: Behavioural Theories of Leadership00:48:56Lecture 1.8: Part 1: Contingency Theories of Leadership00:40:40Lecture 1.8: Part 2: Contingency Theories of Leadership00:41:59Lecture 1.8: Part 3: Contingency Theories of Leadership00:32:48Lecture 1.9: Part 1: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth00:38:27Lecture 1.9: Part 2: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth00:39:50Lecture 1.9: Part 3: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth00:45:42Lecture 1.10: Part 1: Foundations of Strategic Leadership and Its Challenges00:30:35Lecture 1.10: Part 2: Foundations of Strategic Leadership and Its Challenges00:33:40Lecture 1.11: Part 1: Navigating the Dark Side00:31:35Lecture 1.11: Part 2: Navigating the Dark Side00:26:54Lecture 1.11: Part 3: Navigating the Dark Side00:27:26Journal Article: The effect of leadership and organisational behaviour on performanceJournal Article: Organisational behaviour during the pandemicJournal Article: Organisational behaviour in human resource developmentJournal Article: Organisational behaviour, leadership and changeJournal Article: Ethical leadership and unethical pro-organisational behaviourJournal Article: New organisational behaviour of public researchJournal Article: Structure and organisational behaviour of public research institutionsJournal Article: Teachers' organisational behaviour in public and private funded schoolsSection 1: Understand leadership behaviour theory and practice
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Section 2: Understand how organisational structures and culture impact on the effectiveness of an organisationLecture 2.1: Part 1: Sustainable Leadership in Practice00:39:53Lecture 2.1: Part 2: Sustainable Leadership in Practice00:35:40Lecture 2.1: Part 3: Sustainable Leadership in Practice00:38:36Lecture 2.2: Part 1: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy00:41:38Lecture 2.2: Part 2: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy00:41:17Lecture 2.3: Part 1: Taking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations00:35:19Lecture 2.3: Part 2: Taking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations00:33:28Lecture 2.4: Part 1: How to Create Leaders and Develop Them in a Digital Age Section 100:28:43Lecture 2.4: Part 2: How to Create Leaders and Develop Them in a Digital Age Section 100:40:30Lecture 2.5: Part 1: How to Create Leaders and Develop Them in a Digital Age Section 200:37:15Lecture 2.5: Part 2: How to Create Leaders and Develop Them in a Digital Age Section 200:34:55Lecture 2.5: Part 3: How to Create Leaders and Develop Them in a Digital Age Section 200:38:39Lecture 2.6: Part 1: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, SAS, and SurveyMonkey00:43:21Lecture 2.6: Part 2: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, SAS, and SurveyMonkey00:30:09Lecture 2.6: Part 3: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, SAS, and SurveyMonkey00:52:27Lecture 2.7: Part 1: Cloud-Based Storage Systems Such as OneDrive or Dropbox to securely Store and Share Materials and Resources00:46:54Lecture 2.7: Part 2: Cloud-Based Storage Systems Such as OneDrive or Dropbox to securely Store and Share Materials and Resources00:47:55Lecture 2.7: Part 3: Cloud-Based Storage Systems Such as OneDrive or Dropbox to securely Store and Share Materials and Resources00:41:00Lecture 2.8: Part 1: Project Management Software Such as Trello to for Example Plan and Organise Leadership Development Initiatives00:42:46Lecture 2.8: Part 2: Project Management Software Such as Trello to for Example Plan and Organise Leadership Development Initiatives00:41:09Lecture 2.8: Part 3: Project Management Software Such as Trello to for Example Plan and Organise Leadership Development Initiatives00:38:03Journal Article: An analysis of organisational behaviour and its impact on organisational successJournal Article: From organisational structure to organisational behaviour formalisationJournal Article: The psychodynamic view on organizational behaviourJournal Article: The psychology of social undermining in organisational behaviourJournal Article: How organisational behaviour and attitudes can impact building energy use in the UK retail environmentJournal Article: How changing spatial configurations affect organisational behaviourJournal Article: Factors affecting employees’ knowledge-sharing behaviour in the virtual organisationJournal Article: Influencing organisational behaviourSection 2: Understand how organisational structures and culture impact on the effectiveness of an organisation
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Section 3: Understand how organisations can improve employee motivation and effectivenessLecture 3.1: Strategic Communication Mastery: Essential Skills for Effective Leadership01:24:53Lecture 3.2: Influencing and Persuasion Strategies in Decision-Making00:50:04Lecture 3.3: Part 1: Lead, Motivate and Manage High Performance Teams00:24:52Lecture 3.3: Part 2: Lead, Motivate and Manage High Performance Teams00:43:13Lecture 3.3: Part 3: Lead, Motivate and Manage High Performance Teams00:29:39Lecture 3.4: Part 1: Motivating and Influencing as a Strategic Leader00:27:12Lecture 3.4: Part 2: Motivating and Influencing as a Strategic Leader00:35:20Lecture 3.5: Part 1: Goal Setting, Performance Management and Metrics00:29:23Lecture 3.5: Part 2: Goal Setting, Performance Management and Metrics00:37:59Journal Article: Looking back and looking ahead - applying organisational behaviourJournal Article: Predictors to employees with disabilities’ organisational behaviour and involvement in employmentJournal Article: Real time affect at work - a neglected phenomenon in organisational behaviourJournal Article: The role of lecturer commitment in determining organisational behaviourJournal Article: Getting evidence into clinical practiceJournal Article: Conceptualising financialisation - governance, organisational behaviour and social interaction in UK housingJournal Article: Combating information security apathy by encouraging prosocial organisational behaviourSection 3: Understand how organisations can improve employee motivation and effectiveness
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Personal Development for Leadership and Strategic Management (15 UK Credits)
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Section 1: Understand how knowledge and skills in leadership and strategic management support the creation and achievement of organisational vision and strategyLecture 1.1: Part 1: The Leadership Styles: What is a Leader?00:39:26Lecture 1.1: Part 2: The Leadership Styles: What is a Leader?00:38:37Lecture 1.1: Part 3: The Leadership Styles: What is a Leader?00:32:18Lecture 1.2: Developing and Implementing SOPs for Consistency00:34:01Lecture 1.3: Part 1: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business00:39:53Lecture 1.3: Part 2: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business00:38:46Lecture 1.3: Part 3: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business00:40:14Lecture 1.3: Part 4: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business00:45:18Journal Article: Advances in leader and leadership developmentJournal Article: Development of leadership skills - experience and timingJournal Article: Development of program to enhance strategic leadershipJournal Article: Leadership as a tool of strategic managementJournal Article: Leadership, management and organisational developmentJournal Article: Leadership, strategic planning and strategic management for higher education institutionsJournal Article: Leading leadership development in universitiesJournal Article: Learning leadership development from african culturesSection 1: Understand how knowledge and skills in leadership and strategic management support the creation and achievement of organisational vision and strategy
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Section 2: Understand how to develop and communicate organisational visionLecture 2.1: Part 1: Strategic Leadership Challenges00:30:34Lecture 2.1: Part 2: Strategic Leadership Challenges00:33:40Lecture 2.2: Strategic Leadership in Organisational Change00:32:41Lecture 2.3: Part 1: Taking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations00:35:20Lecture 2.3: Part 2: Taking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations00:33:28Lecture 2.4: Strategic Communication Mastery: Essential Skills for Effective Leadership01:24:55Lecture 2.5: Part 1: Motivating and Influencing as a Strategic Leader00:27:12Lecture 2.5: Part 2: Motivating and Influencing as a Strategic Leader00:35:20Lecture 2.6: Influencing and Persuasion Strategies in Decision-Making00:50:04Lecture 2.7: Part 1: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy00:41:38Lecture 2.7: Part 2: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy00:41:16Journal Article: Introduction to strategic management and leadership for health professionalsJournal Article: Leadership and strategic managementJournal Article: Strategic leadership competenciesJournal Article: Strategic leadership concepts skills style and processJournal Article: Strategic leadership for the 21st centuryJournal Article: Strategic leadership in academic developmentJournal Article: The future of leadershipJournal Article: The importance of personal and professional leadershipSection 2: Understand how to develop and communicate organisational vision
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Section 3: Manage development of own knowledge and skills in leadership and strategic management to support achievement of personal and organisational vision and strategyLecture 3.1: Part 1: Goal Setting Performance Management and Metric00:29:23Lecture 3.1: Part 2: Goal Setting Performance Management and Metric00:37:59Lecture 3.2: Project Management Software00:39:08Lecture 3.3: Collaboration Tools00:44:24Lecture 3.4: Customer Relationship Management Software Module00:36:07Lecture 3.5: Part 1: Navigating the Dark Side00:31:34Lecture 3.5: Part 2: Navigating the Dark Side00:26:54Lecture 3.5: Part 3: Navigating the Dark Side00:27:26Lecture 3.6: Part 1: Management of Symbolism, Ambiguity & Strategic Change for Leadership00:47:57Lecture 3.6: Part 2: Management of Symbolism, Ambiguity & Strategic Change for Leadership00:43:43Lecture 3.6: Part 3: Management of Symbolism, Ambiguity & Strategic Change for Leadership00:34:07Lecture 3.6: Part 4: Management of Symbolism, Ambiguity & Strategic Change for Leadership00:33:17Journal Article: Self-awareness and leadershipJournal Article: The practice of collective and strategic leadership in the public sectorJournal Article: The relevance of ecocentrism, personal development and transformational leadershipJournal Article: The role of leadership in strategic managementJournal Article: Transcendent leadership - strategic leadership in dynamic environmentsJournal Article: Understanding leader development - learning from leadersJournal Article: Visionary leadership and strategic managementSection 3: Manage development of own knowledge and skills in leadership and strategic management to support achievement of personal and organisational vision and strategy
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Section 4: Reflect on the benefits of personal development in the achievement of personal growth and organisational vision and strategyLecture 4.1: Part 1: The Power of Followership and Unconscious Actions to Avoid for Leaders in Power00:36:43Lecture 4.1: Part 2: The Power of Followership and Unconscious Actions to Avoid for Leaders in Power00:35:25Lecture 4.1: Part 3: The Power of Followership and Unconscious Actions to Avoid for Leaders in Power00:41:23Lecture 4.1: Part 4: The Power of Followership and Unconscious Actions to Avoid for Leaders in Power00:37:21Lecture 4.2: Virtual Meeting and Conferencing00:36:32Lecture 4.3: Part 1: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth00:38:26Lecture 4.3: Part 2: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth00:39:49Lecture 4.3: Part 3: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth00:45:42Journal Article: Impact of personal growth projects on leadership identity developmentJournal Article: Leader self-developmentJournal Article: Personal values and leadership effectivenessJournal Article: Personality and leadership developmental levelsJournal Article: Personality-focused coaching for leadership developmentJournal Article: The intuitive managerJournal Article: Up close and personalSection 4: Reflect on the benefits of personal development in the achievement of personal growth and organisational vision and strategy
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Strategic Marketing (15 UK Credits)(Optional)
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Section 1: Understand the principles of strategic marketingLecture 1.1: Marketing as a Tool to Build Relationships with Customers01:25:20Lecture 1.2: Shaping Public Image and Business Reputation Through Marketing01:14:01Lecture 1.3: Growing the Customer Base: Tactics and Objectives00:45:28Lecture 1.4: Branding the Business: Identity, Voice and Visibility00:52:54Lecture 1.5: Marketing for Launching New Products and Services01:28:28Lecture 1.6: Entering New Markets Through Targeted Marketing01:25:50Lecture 1.7: How Marketing Builds Competitive Advantage and Drives Profit01:22:35Journal Article: Content marketing strategy: definition, objectives and tacticsJournal Article: Marketing communication strategySection 1: Understand the principles of strategic marketing
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Section 2: Understand the role of consumer behaviour in marketing strategiesLecture 2.1: Part 1: Sociology of Cross Media Marketing00:43:43Lecture 2.1: Part 2: Sociology of Cross Media Marketing00:59:43Lecture 2.2: Introduction to Content Marketing00:49:00Lecture 2.3: Fundamentals of Digital Communication00:47:20Lecture 2.4: Design of a Cross-Media Marketing Strategy00:34:19Lecture 2.5: Storytelling and Branding Techniques00:33:00Lecture 2.6: Faith-Driven Cross-Media Marketing01:28:02Lecture 2.7: Crisis Management Plans for Potential Reputational Risks01:31:45Lecture 2.8: Part 1: Brand Lifecycle Analysis00:58:54Lecture 2.8: Part 2: Brand Lifecycle Analysis00:40:44Lecture 2.9: Part 1: Ethics and Responsibility in Branding00:52:45Lecture 2.9: Part 2: Ethics and Responsibility in Branding00:46:01Lecture 2.10: Strategy and Campaign Planning00:46:52Lecture 2.11: Buyer Personas00:32:13Lecture 2.12: Digital Marketing Today: Handheld Devices and Consumer Behaviour01:24:25Lecture 2.13: Challenges in Digital Marketing and How to Overcome Them00:55:34Journal Article: Studying religion and marketing. An introductionJournal Article: The sociology of market workSection 2: Understand the role of consumer behaviour in marketing strategies
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Section 3: Develop a strategic marketing planLecture 3.1: The Marketing Process01:29:43Lecture 3.2: Setting Marketing Objectives Aligned with Strategy00:57:53Lecture 3.3: Planning for Marketing: Resources, Constraints and Timelines01:28:14Lecture 3.4: The Principles of Digital vs Traditional Marketing01:22:08Lecture 3.5: Market Segmentation and its Benefits01:00:31Lecture 3.6: How Marketing Strategy Supports the Sales Function00:59:48Journal Article: How to use the six-step digital ethnography framework to develop buyer personasJournal Article: Campaign planning and evaluationSection 3: Develop a strategic marketing plan
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Section 4: Understand how to develop a marketing strategy to meet business objectivesLecture 4.1: Understanding Marketing Research: Purpose and Process00:47:11Lecture 4.2: Primary Research Methods: Surveys, Interviews and Focus Groups00:46:05Lecture 4.3: Secondary Research: Sources and Applications01:17:09Lecture 4.4: Introduction to Quantitative vs Qualitative Research Approaches01:00:21Lecture 4.5: Fundamentals of Digital Communication00:47:20Lecture 4.6: Social Media Visibility00:43:19Lecture 4.7: Social Media Marketing (SMM)00:40:42Lecture 4.8: Search Engine and Social Media Marketing00:40:11Lecture 4.9: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)00:45:42Lecture 4.10: Keyword Research00:47:55Lecture 4.11: Paid Advertising and Analytics00:43:21Journal Article: Search engine marketing and social media marketing predictive trendsJournal Article: Search engine optimisation as digital marketing strategy for internationalisation of higer educationSection 4: Understand how to develop a marketing strategy to meet business objectives
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International Marketing (15 UK Credits)(Optional)
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Section 1: Understand the implications of international marketing for organisationsLecture 1.1: What is Marketing?00:52:18Lecture 1.2: Nature of International Marketing00:49:41Lecture 1.3: Foundations of International Trade00:50:15Lecture 1.4: The Environment00:45:10Lecture 1.5: Marketing Research00:48:33Lecture 1.6: Ethical Considerations in International Advertising: Beyond Legal Compliance00:36:56Lecture 1.7: Consumer Behaviour in the International Context00:55:05Lecture 1.8: Global Brand Image and Reputation Management in the Digital Age00:43:14Lecture 1.9: Part 1: Cultural Sensitivities in International Marketing01:17:19Lecture 1.9: Part 2: Cultural Sensitivities in International Marketing00:54:17Lecture 1.10: Part 1: International Consumer Behaviour Analysis01:13:55Lecture 1.10: Part 2: International Consumer Behaviour Analysis00:59:33Lecture 1.11: Leveraging Global Events for International Marketing Campaigns00:37:52Lecture 1.12: Navigating International E-commerce Payment Systems and Local Preferences00:46:21Journal Article: Marketing is marketing, everywhereJournal Article: Marketing capabilities in international marketingJournal Article: Economic foundations of international trade in the context of WTOJournal Article: Environmental legal culture as a factor in ensuring sustainable development of societyJournal Article: Long life to marketing research: a postmodern viewJournal Article: Moral and ethical issues in advertisingSection 1: Understand the implications of international marketing for organisations
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Section 2: Understand how to develop an international marketing strategyLecture 2.1: Foreign Market Entry Strategies00:39:26Lecture 2.2: Distribution Strategies00:44:53Lecture 2.3: Product Strategies00:52:39Lecture 2.4: Promotion Strategies00:39:36Lecture 2.5: Part 1: Brand Localization vs Globalisation00:58:14Lecture 2.5: Part 2: Brand Localization vs Globalisation00:49:43Lecture 2.6: Budgeting for International Marketing00:20:33Lecture 2.7: Pricing Strategies00:52:28Lecture 2.8: Employer Branding and Staff Wellbeing as your Organisation’s Ambassadors00:59:21Lecture 2.9: Developing Robust International Customer Service Strategies00:44:13Lecture 2.10: The Strategic Use of Brand Ambassadors and Local Celebrities in International Marketing00:42:49Lecture 2.11: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Global Reach00:39:44Lecture 2.12: Gamification in International Marketing: Boosting Engagement Globally00:33:32Journal Article: Online distribution strategies and competitionJournal Article: The role of search engine optimization in search marketingJournal Article: Branding strategy and consumer high‐technology productJournal Article: Promotion strategiesJournal Article: Globalisation vs. localisation in e-commerceJournal Article: Pricing strategy - a review of 22 years of marketing researchJournal Article: Employer branding and employee value proposition for Generation Z in digital economyJournal Article: Brand ambassadors - strategic diplomats or tactical promoters?Section 2: Understand how to develop an international marketing strategy
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Section 3: Understand the requirements of international marketing communicationsLecture 3.1: Developing a Unified Brand Voice for International Communication00:48:43Lecture 3.2: Part 1: Digital Marketing Tools for International Campaigns01:09:45Lecture 3.2: Part 2: Digital Marketing Tools for International Campaigns00:55:53Lecture 3.3: Part 1: Marketing Automation Software to Automate Marketing Processes Such as Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Lead Generation00:29:21Lecture 3.3: Part 2: Marketing Automation Software to Automate Marketing Processes Such as Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Lead Generation00:33:23Lecture 3.3: Part 3: Marketing Automation Software to Automate Marketing Processes Such as Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Lead Generation00:31:52Lecture 3.4: Digital Storytelling for Global Brands: Crafting Narratives Across Cultures00:51:25Lecture 3.5: Leveraging User-Generated Content in International Marketing Campaigns00:46:16Lecture 3.6: Website and E-commerce Localization: Beyond Translation to Cultural Adaptation00:45:11Lecture 3.7: The Impact of Social Media Algorithms on International Content Reach00:36:43Lecture 3.8: Mobile Marketing Strategies in Developing International Markets00:37:30Lecture 3.9: Marketing to Global Generation Z: Understanding Their Values and Digital Habits00:47:57Lecture 3.10: Building and Nurturing International Social Media Communities00:37:43Lecture 3.11: International SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Optimizing for Global Search00:39:43Lecture 3.12: The Role of Podcasts and Audio Content in Reaching Niche International Audiences00:50:43Lecture 3.13: Translation vs. Transcreation in International Marketing Messages00:44:38Lecture 3.14: The Power of Visual Content in Cross-Cultural Marketing00:43:21Lecture 3.15: Effective International Email Marketing Strategies00:40:55Journal Article: Exploring the boundaries of transcreation in specialized translationJournal Article: Cross-cultural factors in experiencing online video contents in product marketingJournal Article: The role of artificial intelligence in the evolution of brand voice in multimediaJournal Article: A critical review of digital marketingJournal Article: Leveraging user-generated content for product promotionJournal Article: How to improve the reach and impact of social media content.Journal Article: Mobile marketing in a digital ageJournal Article: Role of marketing strategies to Generation Z in emerging marketsSection 3: Understand the requirements of international marketing communications
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Corporate Communication Strategies (15 UK Credits)(Optional)
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Section 1: Understand the importance of corporate communicationsLecture 1.1: Part 1: Training Needs Analysis: Identifying Development Needs in a Business Context00:34:15Lecture 1.1: Part 2: Training Needs Analysis: Identifying Development Needs in a Business Context00:39:14Lecture 1.1: Part 3: Training Needs Analysis: Identifying Development Needs in a Business Context00:32:08Lecture 1.2: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking00:40:19Lecture 1.3: Audience Analysis for Public Speaking and Presentation Skills00:35:48Lecture 1.4: Part 1: Interacting with Small Audiences vs. Large Audiences00:33:16Lecture 1.4: Part 2: Interacting with Small Audiences vs. Large Audiences00:19:29Lecture 1.5: Part 1: Non-Verbal Skills for Presentations00:27:37Lecture 1.5: Part 2: Non-Verbal Skills for Presentations00:31:39Lecture 1.6: Part 1: Public Speaking in a Business Setting00:27:43Lecture 1.6: Part 2: Public Speaking in a Business Setting00:32:35Lecture 1.7: Part 1: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch00:34:30Lecture 1.7: Part 2: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch00:36:39Lecture 1.7: Part 3: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch00:34:13Lecture 1.8: Part 1: The Elevator Pitch00:31:19Lecture 1.8: Part 2: The Elevator Pitch00:36:44Lecture 1.9: Part 1: Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence00:26:05Lecture 1.9: Part 2: Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence00:29:34Lecture 1.10: Part 1: Handling Audience Responses00:32:32Lecture 1.10: Part 2: Handling Audience Responses00:34:59Journal Article: A multidisciplinary approach for a new understanding of corporate communicationJournal Article: Corporate communication and corporate marketingJournal Article: Corporate communications from the CEO’s perspectiveJournal Article: How corporate communication influences strategy implementationJournal Article: Corporate communication managementJournal Article: Corporate identity and corporate communicationsJournal Article: Research in corporate communicationJournal Article: Model for developing corporate communication strategyJournal Article: Significance of corporate communication in change managementSection 1: Understand the importance of corporate communications
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Section 2: Implement corporate communications auditsLecture 2.1: Part 1: Introduction to Ethics and Environmental Social Governance00:15:14Lecture 2.1: Part 2: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)00:10:18Lecture 2.1: Part 3: Environmental Social Governance (ESG)00:44:40Lecture 2.1: Part 4: Summary and Conclusion for the Introduction to Ethics and ESG00:03:57Lecture 2.2: Part 1: Applying Practical Strategies When Working Towards Ethical Business Practices01:05:54Lecture 2.2: Part 2: Applying Practical Strategies When Working Towards Ethical Business Practices01:14:18Lecture 2.3: Part 1: What is Professional Self-Awareness01:35:46Lecture 2.3: Part 2: What is Professional Self-Awareness00:32:35Lecture 2.4: Part 1: Collaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations00:34:25Lecture 2.4: Part 2: Collaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations00:47:12Lecture 2.5: Part 1: Mastering Presentation Skills Training00:40:46Lecture 2.5: Part 2: Mastering Presentation Skills Training00:45:02Lecture 2.5: Part 3: Mastering Presentation Skills Training00:42:05Lecture 2.6: Part 1: Design and Implement Eeffective Communication Strategies for Work00:31:08Lecture 2.6: Part 2: Design and Implement Eeffective Communication Strategies for Work00:34:30Lecture 2.6: Part 3: Design and Implement Eeffective Communication Strategies for Work00:34:35Lecture 2.6: Part 4: Design and Implement Eeffective Communication Strategies for Work00:39:06Lecture 2.7: Part 1: Giving and Receiving Feedback About Presentations to and From Colleagues00:37:20Lecture 2.7: Part 2: Giving and Receiving Feedback About Presentations to and From Colleagues00:43:53Lecture 2.8: Part 1: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment00:37:10Lecture 2.8: Part 2: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment00:34:44Lecture 2.8: Part 3: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment00:48:21Lecture 2.8: Part 4: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment00:50:36Journal Article: Internal communication audits: a case studyJournal Article: Communication audits: adding value and social impactJournal Article: Developing organizations' internal communicationJournal Article: Assessing the effectiveness of communication in organisationsJournal Article: Communication IT audit findingsJournal Article: Auditing organizational communicationJournal Article: Conceptual evolution of communication auditJournal Article: Assessing organizational communicationSection 2: Implement corporate communications audits
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Section 3: Understand the purpose and impact of a corporate communications strategyLecture 3.1: Part 1: Maxwell’s Influencer Framework and Joseph Grenny’s 6 Dimensions for Impact01:17:58Lecture 3.1: Part 2: Maxwell’s Influencer Framework and Joseph Grenny’s 6 Dimensions for Impact00:55:15Lecture 3.2: Part 1: Networking Strategies to Build Relationships and Advance One's Career00:40:57Lecture 3.2: Part 2: Networking Strategies to Build Relationships and Advance One's Career00:41:03Lecture 3.2: Part 3: Networking Strategies to Build Relationships and Advance One's Career00:39:43Journal Article: From strategy to corporate communication strategyJournal Article: Risks associated with corporate social media communicationJournal Article: Understanding strategy in communication managementJournal Article: The impact of corporate communicationJournal Article: Transferring effects of CSR strategyJournal Article: The role of research methods in corporate communicationJournal Article: How to play the game: strategic tools for managing corporate communicationsJournal Article: A content analysis of corporate blogs to identify communications strategiesJournal Article: Reviewing corporate social responsibility communicationsSection 3: Understand the purpose and impact of a corporate communications strategy
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Introduction:
The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management– Marketing Pathway is designed to offer learners a broader and more comprehensive experience of strategic management with a focus on the marketing environment. Learners are required to take all 5 core units plus the three units from the Marketing Pathway. 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 and marketing-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 taking the Marketing Pathway take the five core units and the three units from the Marketing Pathway.
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UNIT NAME |
UNIT AIMS |
UK CREDITS |
TYPE OF UNIT |
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Strategic Planning |
The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to develop an organisational strategic plan. |
15 |
Core |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Marketing Pathway Unit |
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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 |
Marketing Pathway Unit |
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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 |
Marketing Pathway Unit |
What’s included
- No.of Modules: 8
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Duration:24Months
- Learning: N/D
- Certificate