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The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is a UK-regulated postgraduate qualification designed for experienced managers, senior professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring executives who wish to strengthen their strategic management and leadership capabilities.
Regulated by Ofqual, the qualification is positioned at Level 7 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), the same academic level as a UK master’s degree. It also provides a recognised progression route to an MBA or master’s Top-Up programme.
The programme develops advanced knowledge of strategic management, organisational leadership, human resource management, business research, and organisational change. By combining contemporary management theory with practical application, it prepares learners to formulate effective strategies, lead organisational transformation, manage people successfully, and make evidence-based business decisions.
Throughout the programme, learners will enhance their strategic thinking, leadership, decision-making, research, and analytical capabilities. Graduates will be well prepared to improve organisational performance, support sustainable business growth, and pursue senior management or executive leadership roles across private, public, and third-sector organisations.
The qualification is assessed entirely through coursework and assignments, allowing learners to apply strategic management concepts and theories to real-world organisational contexts.
Assessment methods may include:
Applicants must meet one of the following entry requirements:
Applicants must normally be at least 21 years old at the beginning of the programme.
Learners from countries where English is not the majority language must also provide evidence of English-language proficiency.
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework and is academically equivalent to the taught component of a UK master’s degree.
The diploma carries 120 credits. After completing the qualification, learners may be eligible to progress to a 60-credit MBA or master’s dissertation Top-Up programme at a recognised university, enabling them to achieve a full postgraduate degree.
Admission to a Top-Up programme remains subject to the entry requirements of the receiving university.
Successful completion of the qualification may provide progression to:
The qualification comprises four mandatory units and two optional units. It carries a total of 120 credits, with 1,200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).
Learners select two of the following units:
The qualification is designed to be completed within one academic year through full-time study.
Flexible delivery options may also be available, including part-time, blended, and distance learning. These options make the programme particularly suitable for working professionals who need to balance their studies with professional and personal commitments.
Applicants must meet one of the following entry requirements:
Hold an honours degree in a related subject, a UK Level 6 diploma, or an equivalent overseas qualification; or
Be a mature learner with relevant management experience, subject to approval by the delivery centre.
Applicants must normally be at least 21 years old at the beginning of the programme.
Learners from countries where English is not the majority language must also provide evidence of English-language proficiency.
For course support, email support@theoxfordcollege.com or use the help centre inside your learner dashboard. Our support team is available Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, and aims to respond to all queries within 24 hours.
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It is an Ofqual-regulated postgraduate qualification designed to develop advanced skills in strategic management, leadership, organisational change, human resources, and business research. It is academically equivalent to the taught stage of a UK master’s degree.
The programme is assessed entirely through coursework and assignments, with no written examinations. Assessments may include business reports, case studies, research projects, presentations, and organisational improvement proposals.
Yes. As the diploma carries 120 credits, successful learners may progress to a 60-credit MBA or master’s Top-Up programme at a recognised university, subject to the university’s entry requirements.
The qualification can normally be completed within one academic year through full-time study. Part-time, blended, and distance-learning options may also be available to accommodate working professionals.
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