Qualifi Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (601/5362/3)

Course Overview

This Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is designed for developing and implementing effective strategies across ambitious growing organisations.

This strategic management programme is for executive directors and senior managers and for those who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective corporate performance.

Entry Requirements

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be expected to hold the following: 

• postgraduate Level 7 qualification or;
• master’s degree. 

In certain circumstances, managers with sufficient experience, but no formal qualifications may be considered after being subject to an interview process.

Progression Pathways

Upon completing this Level 8 Diploma, learners can progress to a university partner to discuss a research proposal for DBA/MPhil/PhD. Learners can also step directly into employment in an associated profession.

Career Opportunities

Primary areas of employment include:

• Management Analyst
• Entrepreneur
• Chief Operating Officer
• Chief Executive Officer
• President of Operations
• Executive Administrator
• Professor

 Qualification Structure

The overall structure of the course is based on eight units that cover a number of topics relating to learning outcomes. All units are mandatory. Each unit has the equivalency of 20 credits. Learners will be invited to attend lectures and workshops that will introduce the subject matter. Learners must complete all units successfully and achieve 160 credits before the Diploma can be issued.

Learners must complete the eight mandatory units to achieve the Diploma.  

Classification of Awards

Where a candidate has achieved an overall average mark of at least 70% from all the units, QUALIFI may award a Distinction, although offering such a grade to individual candidates is at the discretion of QUALIFI and is not normally given after any successful referral attempts. 

Decisions about the overall classification of awards are made by QUALIFI through the application of the academic and relevant course regulations. It is based on the Average Percentage Mark (APM) or, at the discretion of QUALIFI, on the basis of your overall profile and performance subject to the minimum requirements.