Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation
Overview
The Qualifications have been created to develop and reward the business managers of today and the
future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the management sectors. The Level 7 programme will require Learners to critically evaluate, challenge and synthesise a wide range of current management tools, techniques and models. The emphasis placed on current management concepts and models is on those that are relevant to the 21st century business environment and context and goes beyond the normal examination of Anglo-American management models.
Learning Outcomes
The overall learning outcomes of the qualification are for learners to:
- To understand and apply the principles of strategic leadership in a business
- environment.
- Review and apply the principles of business management within industry.
- To understand and apply the principles of strategic management in a specific
- environment.
- To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the
- relationship between management theories and their practical application in the
- business world.
- Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
- Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources.
- Manage one’s own personal development and growth.
The learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit are outlined in the unit specifications.
Specifications
| Qualification title: | Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation |
| Qualification type: | Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education) |
| Level: | 7 |
| Accreditation status: | Accredited |
| Credit Equivalency: | 120 |
| Qualification number (RQF): | 603/2900/2 |
| Progression routes: | Dissertation to complete Master’s Degree at UK University |
Qualification Structure
The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation is made up of 120 credits which equates to 1200 hours of TQT and 600 GHL. Learners must complete 8 units to achieve a minimum of 120 credits total.
Units
| Unit Ref. No. | Mandatory Units | Level | TQT | Credits | GHL |
| D/506/9071 | Finance for Managers | 7 | 150 | 15 | 75 |
| D/506/9068 | Strategic Direction | 7 | 150 | 15 | 75 |
| M/506/9074 | Strategic Marketing | 7 | 150 | 15 | 75 |
| M/650/6557 | Innovation, Change and Enterprise | 7 | 150 | 15 | 75 |
| R/650/6558 | Operations & Global Supply Chain Management | 7 | 150 | 15 | 75 |
| Y/506/9067 | Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy | 7 | 150 | 15 | 75 |
| H/506/9069 | Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking | 7 | 150 | 15 | 75 |
| L/506/9065 | Leading a Strategic Management Project | 7 | 150 | 15 | 75 |
| H/506/9072 | Human Resource Planning | 7 | 150 | 15 | 75 |
| H/616/8579 | Marketing Strategy for Social Enterprise | 7 | 150 | 15 | 75 |
| Y/616/8580 | Global Marketing | 7 | 150 | 15 | 75 |
| D/616/8581 | Strategic Management | 7 | 150 | 15 | 75 |
Entry Requirements
Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate. The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 19 years or over. Learners are expected to hold the following:
- Level 6 qualification or:
- First Degree.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.
In certain circumstances, applicants with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the qualification.