Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership leading to MBA Top Up develops students' knowledge, understanding and skills learners require to deal with the complexities of leadership and strategic management in a business context, and to develop their ability to lead change in organisations.

The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership require learners to evaluate critically, challenge and synthesise a wide range of current management tools, techniques and models. The qualification scope covers all the primary business functions and how these are interrelated and integrated. The mandatory units provide a holistic study of core organisational issues relevant to strategic decision-making, planning and enabling the organisation to achieve its strategic aims and objectives.

The ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management qualification provides much of the underpinning knowledge and understanding for the National Occupational Standards in Management and Leadership and is recognised by the University of Bolton, for progression to their MBA top-up.

Qualifications at RQF Level 7 reflects the competence, knowledge and practical skills that are academically comparable to Master’s Degrees, Integrated Master’s Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Postgraduate Certificates.

The BTEC Level 7 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is designed for those working in business management or other sectors with a responsibility for management and leadership. You will develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in the management sector.

The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management is an MBA Advanced Entry course, which provides learners with 120 credits of the 180 credits required to achieve a complete MBA. After receiving your Level 7 Diploma, you are eligible to apply for an MBA Top Up course, either online or on-campus at a range of UK Universities.

The Diploma of Practice Management will equip you with leadership, compliance, planning, and human resources skills. This qualification is relevant to medical practices, dentistry, chiropractors, rehabilitation, and aged care, to name a few.