Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Ma

Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management

The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management was developed in 2016 with support and feedback from UK universities.

The qualification covers key areas of management such as Finance, HR, Marketing and Personal Development and prepares learners for a range of careers. It also provides entry to an MBA top-up at a range of universities in the UK and overseas. The qualification typically takes 9 months full-time study to achieve and is considered by many to be ATHE’s flagship product. As well as the Extended Diploma option (120 credit) there is a Diploma option (60 credit).

At a glance

Provides 5 optional pathways; General, Finance, Marketing, Managing People and International
Designed with support from universities
Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction
Progression to an MBA top-up at a range of university partners
Extended Diploma is 1,200 learning hours, usually studied over an academic year
Can be delivered in the classroom, by distance or by blended learning.

Units

The optional units chosen will determine which pathway is achieved. Alternatively, you can choose any 3 optional units and achieve the general pathway. In addition to the Extended Diploma, there is a Diploma option (60 credit).

Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management Core Units

Strategic Planning
Finance for Strategic Managers
Research for Strategic Development
Organisational Behaviour
Personal Development for Leadership and Strategic Management

Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management Optional Units

International Business Environment
Developing Organisational Vision and Strategic Direction
International Finance
Quantitative Methods
Strategic Marketing
International Marketing
Corporate Communication Strategies
Strategic Human Resources Management
Managing Continuous Organisational Improvement

Progression Routes

You can progress to an MBA Top-up from the Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management. The MBA Top-up typically takes 9 months to study

Entry Criteria

These qualifications provide a flexible route for learners who have already achieved management qualifications at a lower level as well as for learners who do not have business or management qualifications but may have qualifications in other areas and/or prior management experience in the workplace.