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Strategic Management and Leadership Course Level 7
Join our course today for just £20 upfront, and enjoy the flexibility of spreading your payments over 24 months with zero interest.
Total cost: £3,500 or only £145 per month.
Strategic Management and Leadership – Quick Overview
- Start Date: Anytime that suits you
- Location: Fully online
- Study Flexibility: Take up to 5 years to complete at your own pace
- Qualification: Level 7 Diploma (120 credits)
- Assessment: Completed through online written assignments
- Includes: ✓ Personal 1-on-1 tutor support, ✓ All course materials provided, ✓ FREE laptop when you pay in full*
- Accreditation: Qualifi Level 7 – Ofqual Regulated: 601/5335/0
This Level 7 Diploma is designed as an advanced entry into an MBA program, giving you 120 out of the 180 credits needed to complete a full MBA. The course is made up of 30 engaging modules and 8 written assignments, with each module offering around 40 hours of guided learning.
In addition to the core content, each module comes with an extra 30 to 50 hours of optional learning resources such as exercises, readings, online materials, and quizzes to deepen your understanding. Plus, you’ll have round-the-clock access to support from our UK-based expert tutors, along with other helpful resources.
Once you’ve earned your Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, you can progress to an MBA top-up course at various UK universities, either online or on campus. This final stage typically involves completing the remaining 60 credits through a dissertation or a dissertation plus one additional module.
Good news is that this course is eligible for ELCAS funding.
*Note: The free laptop offer applies to full payments only and is not available with payment plans or for ELCAS-funded students.
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How the Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership Online Master’s Course Works
Our online Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership course is designed to equip you with the essential skills to thrive in the strategic management and leadership field. You’ll work towards earning a Level 7 diploma that serves as a stepping stone toward a full master’s degree.
This course is fully online and flexible — you can begin whenever you’re ready and learn at your own pace. Each module includes around 40 hours of guided learning, plus an extra 30 to 50 hours of optional resources such as exercises, reading materials, digital content, and self-assessment tasks to deepen your knowledge.
To complete the course, you’ll submit 8 written assignments, each ranging between 2,000 and 3,000 words. Once you successfully finish, you’ll be awarded the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma, which can then be topped up to an MBA at several UK universities.
Throughout your studies, you’ll benefit from personalized one-on-one tutor support, live webinars, social learning forums, and plenty of extra materials to help you complete your diploma smoothly. We also maintain high academic standards and belong to key professional associations to ensure your learning experience is top quality.
Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership – Module Overview
Qualities of Effective Leadership
Explore what makes a great leader and how powerful leadership skills are developed.
Developing Interpersonal Skills
Building strong relationships is key in business. This module helps you sharpen your communication skills to connect better with colleagues and clients.
Motivating and Influencing People
Learn how to inspire and align your team towards a shared business vision.
Making Decisions
Understand how to make smart, timely decisions that benefit your organization.
Creativity and Problem Solving
See challenges as opportunities. Learn techniques to turn problems into business advantages.
Studying and Using Management Theories
Dive into key management theories and real-world examples to understand how they shape effective leadership.
The External Operating Environment of Business
Get to grips with external factors impacting business success that are beyond your control.
Culture and Ethics
Explore the role of company culture and ethics in today’s business landscape.
Governance and Directorships
Learn how to professionally structure and govern a business.
Analysing the Competition
Study your competitors’ strategies and actions to improve your own management approach.
Marketing Strategy
Discover how to build and execute winning marketing strategies that stand out.
High-Performance Sales
Understand the key ingredients behind successful selling techniques.
E-Marketing Communication
Master the art of effective online marketing communications.
Customers and Their Needs
Focus on identifying and valuing what your customers really want.
Strategic Human Resource Management
Recognize the importance of HR as a strategic asset in any organization.
Recruitment and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Learn how to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
Measuring and Rewarding Performance
Explore methods to evaluate and incentivize employee performance.
Interpreting Business Accounts
Gain insight into financial statements to assess business health.
Tools of Financial Analysis
Familiarize yourself with resources and techniques to monitor your company’s financial pulse.
Managing Cash and Working Capital
Understand cash flow essentials—the lifeblood of any business.
Exercises in Quantitative Techniques
Learn to interpret and use key business numbers confidently.
Impact of Technology on Business
Examine how e-business and digital tools shape modern enterprises.
Innovation and Research & Development (R&D)
Discover ways to turn innovation and research into commercial success.
Implementing and Managing Quality Systems
Focus on “getting it right first time” by integrating quality into your business strategy.
Strategic Planning Tools
Explore resources and ideas that support creating effective business strategies.
Strategic and Systems Management
Evaluate options and make informed choices to steer your business forward.
The Business Plan
Learn to craft a clear plan aligned with your company’s goals.
Developing High-Performance Teams
Build teamwork and cohesion that drive better results.
Managing Projects
Master project management tools to get things done efficiently.
Strategies for Growth
Explore different growth models and the tools managers use to plan and control expansion.
Throughout the course, you’ll complete 8 written assignments, each around 2,000 to 3,000 words. You’ll get full support through the ‘Tutor’ section of our learning platform, where help is always available.
Assignment Topics Include:
- Managing Team Performance to Support Strategy
- Information Management and Strategic Decision Making
- Leading a Strategic Management Project
- Strategic Direction
- Strategic Planning
- Developing Yourself as a Strategic Manager
- Finance for Managers
- Strategic Marketing
Am I Eligible for the Online 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: 8800096600
Level 7: £3,500
Enrol with a £20 deposit and then £145 a month for 24 months, interest-free.
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or debit card
- Bank transfer
- Interest-free monthly instalments
- PayPal
- Western Union
- ELCAS funding
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.
University Options
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
MBA (Top Up) – £3,800
University of Sunderland – On Campus
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
Why enrol with Online Business School?
Meet Your Tutors for the Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership Course
When you enrol in our Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, you’ll gain full access to our team of expert tutors. Friendly and highly experienced, they’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you need a quick clarification on a module or detailed feedback on your assignments, you can count on us to guide you through your learning journey.
Leading the programme is Mike Donald, our Programme Leader, who brings over 30 years of teaching experience across all levels—from primary education right through to advanced studies. Mike has extensive experience tutoring degree and postgraduate students, and for the past 16 years, he’s been at the forefront of designing and delivering online courses. With him and our team by your side, you’re in great hands throughout your Strategic Management and Leadership studies.
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Frequently asked questions
Enrolling in our Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership online course is quick and straightforward. You can sign up online in just a few minutes, or if you prefer, get in touch with us by phone or email—whichever works best for you:
- Register directly on our website
- Call our friendly admissions team at: 8800096600
- Or email us at: online@bces.in
Nope! We keep things simple here at BCES Admissions Abroad. There’s no interview required to join our Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership course. All you need to do is fill out a short application form to confirm you meet the entry requirements, such as having completed full secondary education.
The course duration is completely flexible and tailored to your lifestyle. You have up to 5 years to finish your diploma, so you can learn at a pace that suits you. Plus, you can study the modules in any order you like, whenever you’re ready—giving you full control over your learning journey.
Our course comes with a bunch of extras designed to support your success:
- All course materials, including online modules and assignments
- One-on-one tutor support through Zoom sessions
- Dedicated student support team
- Access to an interactive social learning forum
- Detailed feedback on assignments
- A FREE laptop*
- FREE TOTUM student discount card
- Complimentary membership to the Institute of Hospitality
- FREE access to Our Hubs
*Please note: free laptop offer excludes learners funded through ELCAS.
To join this Level 7 diploma course, you’ll generally need a Level 6 qualification or a bachelor’s degree. However, if you have significant managerial experience but no formal qualifications, we may still consider your application. Just get in touch with our friendly team to discuss your situation in more detail.