Pre-MBA - Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF)*

Are you looking to become an MBA graduate?

This course is the first step. You can gain an MBA qualification within 6 – 12 months in most of the universities by completing this Pre-MBA – PEARSON BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF). This course gives you the opportunity to enrol for the MBA Top-up programme that can be completed within 6-12 months in most of the Universities in UK and International.

Developed for Senior Managers who have the responsibility to translating organisational strategy into effective performance, this course allows managers to understand and focus on the requirements of implementing an organisation’s strategy. This qualification reflects current best practice in Strategic Management and Leadership, allowing candidates to expand their high-level understanding of Strategic Management and Leadership in the workplace.

The Pre-MBA – PEARSON BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF) introduces the skills, qualities, and knowledge that may be required for employment in a particular vocational sector.

Studying a Pre-MBA – PEARSON BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF) will provide you with a fantastic platform to progress and develop your leadership skills. The Pre-MBA – PEARSON BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF) builds on the skills and knowledge already retained by the student and will provide them with a greater understanding of the various roles and responsibilities involved in strategic management. This is completed by focusing on the specific areas of management tailored to their qualifications and professional needs. It is designed for those in senior management roles or for those aspiring to gain this title.

Studying with Global Edulink has many advantages. The course material is delivered straight to you, and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand. This course is comprised of professionally narrated e-Learning modules, interactive quizzes, tests and exams. All delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months). An effective support service and study materials will build your confidence to study efficiently and guide you to secure your qualification.

Course Objectives:

The Pearson BTEC Level 7 Professional qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership have been developed to give learners the opportunity to:

• Engage in learning that is relevant to them and which gives them opportunities to develop a range of skills, techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life
• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 7 vocationally-related qualification
• Progress to employment in a particular vocational sector
• Progress to related general and/or vocational qualifications

Course Description:

• Qualification type: BTEC Professional qualification
• Qualification title: Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
• Level: Level 7
• Accreditation status: Accredited
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 300
• Credits: 120
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1200
• Qualification number (QN): 501/0998/4
• Availability: UK and international

Method of Assessment:

The Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is a 1200 TQT, 120-credit qualification that consists of three mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 120 credits (where at least 115 credits must be at Level 7 or above).

To pass this course learners must have successfully passes all the assessment criteria. The purpose of assessment is to ensure that effective learning has taken place to give learners the opportunity to:

• Meet the standard determined by the assessment criteria
• Achieve the learning outcomes

This course consists of ten units, and is assessed by ten written assignments. You will need to submit these assignments online via the online learning portal, they will then be subject to internal assessment and external moderation. Your tutor will observe your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

Additionally, £1499+VAT is charged for assessment and certificate and you need to pay that when you are submitting your assessments only (It is not required to pay initially when you are registering). This payment can be paid in 5 instalments when you are submitting your assessments.

Three Mandatory Units:

• Unit 1: Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills.
• Unit 2: Professional Development for Strategic Managers
• Unit 3: Strategic Change Management

Other Units:

• Unit 7: Strategic Marketing Management.
• Unit 10: Strategic Human Resource Management
• Unit 11: Strategic Quality and Systems Management
• Unit 12: Strategic Planning
• Unit 13: Managing Financial Principles and Techniques
• Unit 14: Strategic Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Unit 15: Developing Successful Business Teams
• Unit 16: Research Methods for Strategic Managers

Course Duration:

You will have 12 Months access to your online study platform from the date you purchased the course. The course is self-paced so you decide how fast or slow the training goes. You can complete the course in stages revisiting the training at any time.

Certification:

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded with a PEARSON BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF).

Entry Requirements:

Learners will need to be over the age of 19, and must demonstrate one of the following:

• Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) / Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) / Mature applicant with A level (or equivalent) and work experience

PLEASE NOTE: If English is not your first language, you need to have an IELTS 6.0 or CEFR level B2 (or equivalent).

Career Path and Progression:

The Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma provides an even broader work-related focus than the Pearson BTEC Level 7 Diploma and is particularly useful for learners who wish to progress to an MBA or other Master’s degree programme.

The BTEC Level 7 qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership provide learners the realistic and appropriate career-related opportunities worldwide for 21st-century employment markets.

Completion of the Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership can be your first step towards the Master Degree in Management and Leadership or MBA. You can gain an MBA qualification within 6 – 12 months in most of the universities by completing this Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership course.