Build your confidence in strategic decision-making, leadership and organisational management. This postgraduate-level qualification supports your professional development and may provide a pathway towards an MBA top-up, subject to university entry requirements.
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership combines management theory with practical application. Explore how organisations develop strategy, lead people and respond to change, while strengthening your business research skills.
The diploma carries 120 credits at RQF Level 7. It is at the same qualification level as a master’s degree, but does not itself award a full master’s degree or MBA.
Awarding organisation: OTHM.
Qualification level: RQF Level 7.
Total credits: 120.
Total Qualification Time: 1,200 hours, including 600 Guided Learning Hours.
Assessment: Coursework, assessed internally by the centre and externally verified by OTHM.
Indicative duration: Designed for one academic year of full-time study. Confirm LSMM’s timetable and delivery arrangements before applying.
Progression opportunities: Relevant employment, professional development or an MBA top-up where accepted by the receiving university.
Complete four mandatory units and two optional units, totalling 120 credits.
| Unit | Credits |
|---|---|
| Strategic Management | 20 |
| Strategic Leadership | 20 |
| Strategic Human Resource Management | 20 |
| Advanced Business Research Methods | 20 |
| Unit | Credits |
|---|---|
| Strategic Financial Management | 20 |
| Supply Chain and Operations Management | 20 |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 20 |
| Globalisation and Corporate Governance | 20 |
| Strategic Change Management | 20 |
| Strategic Marketing | 20 |
Optional unit availability and suitability for your intended progression route should be confirmed with LSMM before enrolment.
Applicants should meet one of the following academic or professional routes:
An honours degree in a related subject.
A UK Level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification.
Mature applicants with management experience may be considered following an individual assessment. Please discuss your experience with LSMM admissions before registering.
Applicants must also:
Be 21 years old or above at the start of the course.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries must demonstrate English proficiency, ideally with an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
This course is suitable for:
Managers seeking to strengthen their strategic leadership skills.
Professionals preparing for greater management responsibility.
Business owners developing their approach to organisational growth.
Graduates with a relevant academic background.
Learners considering further postgraduate study through an eligible MBA top-up route.
Develop skills relevant to a range of management and leadership roles, including:
Strategic Management: Contribute to organisational planning and business direction.
Operations Management: Support efficient processes and operational performance.
Business Development: Identify growth opportunities and develop business relationships.
Human Resource Management: Support workforce planning and people management.
Change Management: Help organisations implement and manage change.
Business Consultancy: Apply strategic analysis to organisational challenges.
Entrepreneurship: Strengthen your approach to managing and developing a business.
Career opportunities depend on your previous experience, skills and the requirements of individual employers. Completing the qualification does not guarantee employment or promotion.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion, you will be able to:
Progression Opportunities
Successful learners may:
The diploma provides 120 credits at RQF Level 7. To achieve a full MBA through a suitable top-up route, learners must complete the university’s remaining requirements, typically a further 60 credits.
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Learners can progress to university degree programmes in the UK and internationally.
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