ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management (Managing People) (2023)

Category

Business & Management

Level

Level 7

Qualification Number

610/2087/4

Total Credits

60

Course Overview

The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management (60 credits) offers learners a short but flexible entry point to Level 7 strategic management learning. Choosing from a core set of units (a minimum of 2 units from 5) and then identifying optional unit choice from a set of management pathways (at least 2 units from either Finance, Marketing, Managing People and International) enables learners to optimise their qualification content to best serve their interests.

This is a core qualification available to existing and interested centres of ATHE.

Grading
Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction.
Advanced learner loans available in the UK – to check if funding is available see the latest Qualification Catalogue here.
For the progression routes visit our progression routes page.

Delivery Mode
This qualification can be delivered either in the classroom, via distance learning or blended.

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

Details Unit Aims
Strategic Planning
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the foundations for developing organisational strategy
  2. Can review an organisation’s strategy and business plans
  3. Can develop strategy options for an organisation
Finance for Strategic Managers
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the importance of financial data in formulating and delivering business strategy
  2. Can use financial analysis as a tool for strategic decision-making
  3. Can evaluate proposals for strategic capital expenditure in an organisation
Research for Strategic Development
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Can produce a research proposal relating to strategic business development
  2. Can apply different research methodologies to gather sufficient and valid data
  3. Can present research findings in an appropriate format for a target audience
  4. Can evaluate ow
Organisational Behaviour
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand leadership behaviour theory and practice
  2. Understand how organisational structures and culture impact on the effectiveness of an organisation
  3. Understand how organisations can improve employee motivation and effectiveness
Personal Development for Leadership and Strategic Management
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand how knowledge and skills in leadership and strategic management support the creation and achievement of organisational vision and strategy
  2. Understand how to develop and communicate organisational vision
  3. Can manage development of own know
Developing Organisational Vision and Strategic Direction
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand how to develop an organisational vision and strategic direction
  2. Understand how to communicate the vision and strategic direction to stakeholders
  3. Understand how to implement organisational vision and strategic direction
Strategic Human Resource Management
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the factors affecting human resource management strategies in organisations
  2. Understand how strategic human resource management contributes to the achievement of the strategic plans of organisations
  3. Understand how to prepare human resourc
Managing Continuous Organisational Improvement
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand how organisations create a culture of continuous improvement and acceptance of change
  2. Understand opportunities for improvement to organisational activities
  3. Can plan change for organisational improvement

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