(Qualification No: 603/2181/7) - EQF/MQF Level 7 Qualification

OTHM L7 (MQF L7) Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification is to develop strategic management and leadership skills for managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. This qualification reflects current practice in Strategic Management and Leadership and allows learners to develop and expand their high-level understanding of strategic management and leadership in the workplace. This qualification is suitable for mature learners with a background in academic study or industry. The qualification has a clear work-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside theoretical fundamentals.

Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification will equip learners with the key skills and capabilities to become an effective strategic manager. The qualification also allows learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards an MBA with advanced standing.

Recognitions

OTHM Level 7 (MQF Level 7) Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is an Approved Foreign Higher Education Qualification and accredited by OTHM (UK) regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), which is recognised for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top up and Master’s/top-up programmes.

Regulatory Information

Qualification Title OTHM Level 7 (MQF Level 7) Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Ofqual Reference Number 603/2181/7
Duration 1 year
Total Credit Value 120 Credits (60 ECTS)
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 1200 Hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 600 Hours
Overall Grading Type Pass / Fail
Assessment Methods Coursework
Language of Course & Assessment English
Structure of Programme Full Time
Delivery Mode Face-to-Face at ECI campus and/or Hybrid

Equivalences

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF) is at the same level as master’s degrees. However, it is shorter (120 credits) and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with university to achieve a full masters programme.

Qualifications Structure

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership consists of 4 mandatory units and 2 optional units, making a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

To achieve the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, learners must achieve a minimum of 120 credits; 80 credits must be achieved from the mandatory units in Group A, plus a minimum of 40 credits from the optional units in Group B.

Course Structure

Unit Ref. No Group A Mandatory Units RQF/MQF UK Credit/ECTS GLH TQT
A/616/2724 Strategic Management 7 20 100 200
R/617/5012 Strategic Leadership 7 20 100 200
F/616/2725 Strategic Human Resource Management 7 20 100 200
J/616/2726 Advanced Business Research Methods 7 20 100 200
Unit Ref. No Group B Optional Units: Choose 2: RQF/MQF UK Credit/ECTS GLH TQT
L/616/2727 Strategic Financial Management 7 20 100 200
R/616/2728 Supply Chain and Operations Management 7 20 100 200
Y/616/2729 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 7 20 100 200
L/616/2730 Globalisation and Corporate Governance 7 20 100 200
R/616/2731 Strategic Change Management 7 20 100 200
Y/616/2732 Strategic Marketing 7 20 100 200

Assessment Procedure

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification, learners must possess:

  • An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
  • Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
  • Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page.

Progression

Passing the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF) enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study. OTHM has a progression arrangement with a number of UK and US universities that acknowledges the ability of learners after studying Level 7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry into masters/top-up programs.

Term/Intake Dates

January, April, July, October

Registration Fee

€150

Administration Fee

€500

Course Fee

Maltese/EU – €4050
Non-EU – €6050

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