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Duration: 26-32 weeks
Credits: 120
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £1250 * (+20% VAT)
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How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online. Some courses require blended learning.
Course Duration
Study time depends on the credit size of each qualification. See Key Facts below for this course.
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour except weekend. Ascentis and Pearson BTEC L3 courses have fixed intakes across the year
Regulated Qualifications
Access to HE Diplomas are regulated by QAA. All other qualifications are regulated by Ofqual.
Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks, handouts, articles, workbooks, MCQ, Case studies and assignment briefs.
Assessment
Pearson BTEC L3 courses are exam based for some units. Most courses are assessment via assignments on which learners can get formative feedback prior to final submission and grading. Not all qualifications offered are graded
Overview
The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management (120 credits) 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. Again, these optional units can all be taken from a specific pathway, where learners have particular interests. 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. The level 7 Strategic Management Diplomas is designed to enable learners to both deepen their knowledge and understanding of Strategic Management and customise it to reflect their own learning needs.
These qualifications are, therefore, designed to provide:
• maximum flexibilitywithdifferentlysizedLevel7qualificationscoveringanumberofrelevant strategic management areas and pathways reflecting a variety of learner’s needs
• opportunities for learners to develop a breadth of knowledge and understanding of subject matter related to strategic management topics and issues, but also
• core unit choice and pathways/optional units in particular specialisms that are directly related to learners’ current responsibilities or that meet a particular interest and support career development
• development of underpinning skills, personal qualities and behaviours/attitudes essential for successful performance in study and working life
• a strong base for continued learning and a desire to constantly develop as an individual, further improving knowledge, understanding and skills.
Modules
Mandatory units (5 units)
• Strategic Planning
• Finance for Strategic Managers
• Research for Strategic Development
• Organisational Behaviour
• Personal Development for leadership and Strategic Management
Optional units (4 unit)
• International Business Environment
• Development for Leadership and Strategic Management
• International Business Environment
• Developing Organisational Vision and strategic Direction
• International Finance
• Quantitative Methods
• Strategic Marketing
• International Marketing
• Corporate Communication Strategies
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Managing Continuous Organisational Improvement
Entry Requirements
Learners must hold/meet one or more of the criteria on the list below:
• This course is designed for learners aged 19 and above.
• A certificate/ diploma in management studies or business management
• An equivalent professional qualification from a recognised institution.
• Mature students with a minimum of two years relevant work experience may be considered.
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent qualification is preferred if English is not your native language
Progressions
Successful completion of the ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management enables learners to progress into or within employment and also to apply for an MBA top-up with UK universities.
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners may be eligible to progress to an MBA top-up with advanced standing at universities in the UK and overseas, subject to each university's entry requirements.
For more information visit https://athe.co.uk/partners/category/university-progression-routes/
Certification
The Extended Diploma is issued by ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education), the awarding organisation. UK Versity (Centre Number 889) is an accredited and approved delivery centre for ATHE qualifications.
Qualification Pathways:
ATHE Level 7 Diploma or Extended in Strategic Management (Finance)
ATHE Level 7 Diploma or Extended in Strategic Management (Marketing)
ATHE Level 7 Diploma or Extended in Strategic Management (Managing People)
ATHE Level 7 Diploma or Extended in Strategic Management (International)
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE)
Course Duration: 26-32 weeks
Method of study: Distance Learning / Full Time / Part Time
Qualification Level : 7
Qualification Number: 610/2088/6
Credits: 120
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