STRATEGIC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Extended Diploma
Level 7
Strategic Business Management Level 7
The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Business Management is an MBA Advanced Entry course and the top level 7 professional qualification.
This course will not only allow you to study at strategic level, it allows you also to study a strategic specialism in sales & marketing or finance.
The Strategic Business Management level 7 course comprises of 30 modules:
Qualities of effective leadership
Learners will explore the making and developing of powerful leaders.
Developing interpersonal skills
Connecting and bonding with people within the commercial sectors is extremely important for good business. This module trains learners in skills to improve and enhance communication techniques to create strong bonds.
Motivating and influencing people
Inspiring people to create a unity of direction within business.
Making decisions
Doing the right things in the right way at the right time. Learners will look at the process of making a good decision.
Creativity and problem solving
Do problems pose a threat or are they an opportunity to improve? Here, learners will figure out how to turn a problem into an advantage.
Studying and using management theories
There are many theories concerned with management and the various models developed from these theories. This module looks over these theories with real life examples.
The external operating environment of business
Planning for influences on the business outside your control.
Culture and ethics
The Culture and ethics involved in the business world today.
Governance and directorships
Structuring and controlling a business the professional way.
Analysing the competition
What are my competitors doing, how are they doing it, why are they doing it? Reviewing and analysing competitor actions to enhance managerial roles.
Marketing strategy
Creating an effective and successful market presence. Looking at the development of marketing strategies to create successful marketing campaigns.
High performance sales
Learners will grasp the key elements of successful selling.
E-Marketing communication
Understanding and using effective electronic messages to market.
Customers and their needs
Ensuring that your customers are recognised and valued.
Strategic human resource management
Human Resource Management must play a central role in the strategy of any organisation. It is concerned with people as an asset of the business.
Recruiting and CPD
Getting the best people. Developing the best people. Keeping the best people.
Measuring and rewarding performance
Knowing and measuring how your people are performing.
Interpreting business accounts
Using and understanding the litmus tests of business health.
Tools of financial analysis
Resources, tools and techniques to keep a finger on the pulse of the business.
Managing projects
Getting things done. Using the right tools to run projects.
Managing cash and working capital
Cash, cash flow and working capital. The lifeblood of business.
Exercises in quantitative techniques
How to use and understand key figures.
Impact of technology on business
Analyse and exploit the role of e-business within a business sector.
Innovation and R&D
Creating commercial advantage from innovation and research.
Implementing and managing quality systems
Right first time, right every time. The place of quality in business strategy.
Strategic planning tools
Resources, tools and ideas to help create an effective business strategy.
Strategic and systems management
Options for strategic direction. Making the right choices for your business.
The business plan
Creating a plan that targets the stated aims and objectives of a business.
Developing high performance teams
Cohesion and teamwork that enhances business performance.
Strategies for growth
This module explores the different ideas of growth and the various tools, measures and controls at a managers disposal in planning for growth.
Qualification Details
The Extended Diploma in Strategic Business Management Level 7 is both an advanced professional qualification and an MBA advanced entry course, which provides learners with 120 of the 180 credits to achieve a complete MBA.
The Extended Diploma in Strategic Business Management is accredited by ATHE (Awards in Training & Higher Education), which is fully regulated by Ofqual.
Progression after passing the Strategic Business Management level 7
Professional studies route
On completion of this course, you have achieved the highest professional qualification on the strategic business management career pathway.
University Route
Alternatively, after the level 7, students will have the opportunity to apply to complete an MBA degree Top Up at many UK universities.
Example of university progression:
- Southampton Solent University
- University of Derby
- University of Lincoln
- University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
What is included in my course?
Who is eligible for this programme?
Please feel free to ring our initial advice and guidance or speak to a teacher prior to starting by ring 02394 00 3559
Course Overview
The level 7 course is made up of 30 modules and 8 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises.
Written Assignments
The ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Business Management Course has 30 modules and 8 written assignments. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.
The Assignment unit titles for the level 7 course are:
- Strategic marketing
- Personal development for leadership and strategic management
- Organisational behaviour
- Strategic planning
- Research for strategic development
- Finance for strategic managers
- Strategic human resource management
- Corporate communication strategies
More information about the Level 7 units can be found here https://athe.co.uk/level-7-management-qualifications/
Strategic Business Management Level 7
Includes registration and assignment fees
£2,200.00
Full finance available
One monthly interest free payment could cover all fees including course fees, course add-ons, exams and AAT registration – First instalment 20% of cost followed by 12 x monthly payments.
First instalment includes course registration and examination fees paid to ATHE. All future instalments will be taken monthly on the same day as enrolment
If you have any queries regarding the programme, unit choices, enrolling process or related topics, please phone us on 02394 00 3559 or send an email to iag@goldedgetraining.co.uk
