Overview
This qualification in Strategic Management has been developed to conform to the requirements of the RQF, to meet the requirements of higher education and employers, to meet the needs of learners and to respond to the needs of our centres. We provide a flexible route for learners who have already achieved management qualifications at a lower level and for learners who do not have business or management qualifications, but may have qualifications in other areas and/or prior management experience in the workplace.
The qualification covers key areas of management such as Finance, HR, Marketing and Personal Development and prepares learners for a range of careers. It also provides entry to an MBA top-up at a range of universities in the UK and overseas. The qualification typically takes 9 months full-time study to achieve and is considered by many to be ATHE’s flagship product.
These qualifications are therefore designed to provide:
- opportunities for learners to acquire knowledge and understanding and develop a range of skills, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.
- specialisms that are directly related to learners’ current responsibilities or that meet a particular interest and support career development.
- opportunities for learners who wish to undertake a fulltime course of study leading to an Extended Diploma.
- learners with the opportunity to acquire a broader range of knowledge and understanding and to develop the skills, they require to work in the field of management.
ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management (RQF)
The ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management is a 60-credit qualification.
Rules of combination
The Total Qualification Time is 600 Hours
The Total Guided Learning Hours is 240
The Total Credit value is 60
| Unit Code | Core Units | Level | Credit | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Units | ||||
| M/615/2675 | Strategic Planning | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| A/615/2677 | Finance for Strategic Managers | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| F/615/2678 | Research for Strategic Development | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| A/615/2680 | Organisational Behaviour | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| A/615/2682 | Personal Development for Leadership and Stratergic Management | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| Optional Units | ||||
| R/615/2684 | International Business Environment | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| D/615/2686 | Developing Organisational Vision and Stratergic Direction | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| K/615/2688 | International Financeoject | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| K/615/2691 | Quantitative Methods | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| T/615/2693 | Stratergic Marketing | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| J/615/2696 | International Marketing | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| L/615/2697 | Corporate Communication Stratergies | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| F/615/2700 | Stratergic Human Resource Management | 7 | 15 | 60 |
| L/615/2702 | Managing Continuous Organisational Improvement | 7 | 15 | 60 |
These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 19 and above.
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include:
- a first degree in Business, Management or related subjects or a level 6 qualification for example an ATHE Diploma in Management
- other equivalent international qualifications.
Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive relevant work experience (paid and/or unpaid) with levels of responsibility, participation and/or achievement of a range of relevant professional qualifications.
This may be used for recognition of prior learning (RPL).