Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

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Overview:
The Level 8 Online Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership reflects current practice in Strategic Management and Leadership. With the help of this credential, students can deepen and broaden their understanding of strategic management and leadership in the workplace. For senior students with a background in academic studies or industry, this qualification is appropriate. The qualification clearly places a work-related emphasis on the development of practical abilities in addition to theoretical fundamentals. Study Level 8 Online Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership may go on to a university to explore a research project for a DBA, DProf, or PhD or may enter the workforce in a related field right away. Take online courses in strategic management.
Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Location:
Online, distance learning
Start dates and duration:
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Tuition fees and funding:
Total course cost is £10,250 split equally across the duration of your course (full and part-time).
For UK students: you can apply for a non-means-tested government master’s loan.
Entry requirements:
2:2 honours degree and above or equivalent – from a recognised institution.
English language: IELTS Level 6.5 or above with no element below 6.0 (or equivalent).
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Information requested on this form should be completed in as much detail in order to process your application successfully. All fields marked * must be completed.
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Entry Requirements
The Qualification has been made available without the use of artificial barriers that prevent access and advancement Level 7 Qualification or Master’s Degree in certain circumstances. Managers with substantial experience but no formal qualifications may be taken into consideration under certain conditions, subject to interview and being able to show their competence to handle the demands of the programme.
Module Structure
The Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership consists of 8 mandatory units
| Unit Title | Level | Credit | |
| Mandatory Units | |||
| 8.1 | Leadership theory and practice | 8 | 20 |
| 8.2 | Developing personal leadership as a strategic manager | 8 | 20 |
| 8.3 | Strategic communication | 8 | 20 |
| 8.4 | Developing an organisational vision and strategic direction | 8 | 20 |
| 8.5 | The impact of culture on strategic planning and direction | 8 | 20 |
| 8.6 | Planning strategy in global corporate organizations | 8 | 20 |
| 8.7 | Directing strategy in global corporate organizations | 8 | 20 |
| 8.8 | Research methods | 8 | 40 |
Learners are able to:
- Access All course materials, including online modules and written assignments
- Gain Teacher support
- Access WFC online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
- Acquire Assignments briefing
- Receive Excellent quality study notes
- Obtain Assignment marking and feedback
- Access Free Online Library.
- Gain Fully accredited UK courses
- Receive Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
- Gain Full support until the completion of the course
Progression
Learners completing the Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership can progress to a university to discuss a research proposal for DBA/DProf/Ph.D. or directly into employment in an associated profession.
Students who successfully complete the Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership may go on to a university to explore a research project for a DBA, DProf, or Ph.D., or they may enter the workforce in a related field right away.
Assessment
Assessment is via assignment submission only
No Exams
Accreditation
The initiative has the support of SafeCert Awards, which has SQA and CCEA accreditation in Scotland and Northern Ireland, respectively.
Fees
If you have any questions and want to know the fees please email us or call us
Phone: +44 (0) 203 771 5653
Email: admissions@westfieldcollege.co.uk
Not sure how these qualifications translate to the UK equivalents, but this is the entry criteria we have for this programme:
Fees
Full time
- 12 to 18 months
Complete your degree in the shortest possible time and study flexibly – when and where suits you!
£7,250
You’ll study 9 modules in total (approx. 37 hrs/week).
Part time option one
- 12 to 18 months
Study for a degree whilst fitting it around your work, care and other life commitments.
£4,250
You’ll study 6 modules per year (approx. 25 hrs/week).
Part time option two
- 12 to 18 months
Take time to study and spread the tuition fees over a longer period – at no extra cost.
£5,500
You’ll study 4–5 modules per year (approx. 19 hrs/week).
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