Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership (Level 7)

This programme builds upon the past operational knowledge and experience of managers by focusing on various issues of management within an organisation. It is expected that you have already studied at the Level 5 Diploma in Management, or be of post-graduate calibre, to commence this programme.

The subject area is called Level-7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership which is administered by BITE’s Management Directorates at the British Institute of Technology & E-commerce and validated by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

These awards are validated by CMI and reviewed by the British Institute of Technology & E-commerce under its charter.

The Standards and the Qualification

This is one of a series of progressive management qualifications designed by the Chartered Management Institute. It is focused mainly on the content of the qualification and the learning outcomes that will be achieved.

Qualifications Frameworks and Credit Transfer

The Level-7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (7D1) is offered by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). The CMI is an organisation approved by the government to design qualifications and awards. The CMI is your awarding body for the Level-7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (7D1) qualification. This awarding body endorses candidate's certificates to make sure the qualification has gone through a rigorous and effective assessment process. The centre has responsibility for the quality of the qualification and works within CMI's policies and guidelines.

This qualification is at postgraduate level. Qualifications at this level recognise highly developed and complex levels of knowledge which enable the development of in-depth and original responses to complicated and unpredictable problems and situations. Learning at this level involves demonstration of high level specialist professional knowledge and is appropriate for senior professionals and managers. Qualifications at this level are at a level equivalent to Masters Degrees, postgraduate certificates and postgraduate diplomas.

Entry Requirements and Selections

This qualification is intended for the senior manager who has the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. It is equally valuable for the person who aspires to such a role, by helping them to gain the necessary knowledge and understanding.

It requires the manager to build on their management skills and to focus on the requirements of implementing the organisation's strategy.

Programme Structure

The qualification consists of SIX units which all candidates have to take, and THREE units selected from a further five units. BITE will offer only the selected optional units, so not all optional units will be available to all candidates at BITE. The Level-7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (7D1) is awarded on successful achievement of the following core units and the optional units: Learners need to complete all core units (Group A) and three optional units (Group B) to a total of at least 66 credits to achieve the qualification. Range of guided learning hours: 230 -260.

Award - Learners need to complete any combination of units to a minimum of 6 credits to achieve the qualification. Range of guided learning hours: 20 - 35

Certificate - Learners need to complete any combination of units to a minimum of 13 credits to achieve the qualification. Range of guided learning hours: 45 – 50

Diploma - Learners need to complete all core units (Group A) and three optional units (Group B) to a total of at least 66 credits to achieve the qualification. Range of guided learning hours: 230 - 260

What work is expected of the learner?

It is important to ensure consistency of assessment, and that demands made on learners are comparable within and between centres. A number of assessment methods can be used. Centres are encouraged to use a range of methods to ensure that all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met, and to enhance learners’ development.

Assessment methods can include:

• Case studies
• Role play
  
• Time constrained tests
  
• Examinations
  
• Assignments
  
• Reports
  
• integrated work activities
  
• Viva voce
  
• Projects
  
• Presentations

Benefits of Student Membership from CMI

The candidate's enrolment to study on a Chartered Management Institute qualification or is Level-7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (7D1) includes complementary students membership from CMI and you have a wealth of information available through your     membership which will give you access to a range of significant benefits or support you during your studies and in your future management career.

The Student Membership Includes:

• Professional Status & Recognition
• Representation
• Networking Opportunities
• Journals
• Management Information Centre
• Career Advice & Guidance
• Continuing Professional Development
• Management Development Solutions

Progression Routes

Upon successful completion of the Executive Diploma in Management, a number of progression options become available:

• Enhance your professional status by becoming a Member (MCMI) of the Institute
• Start working towards Chartered Manager status
• The Executive Diploma in Management’s credit rating with the Open University (90 M points*) means that most UK universities give you credit towards relevant degrees, masters, MBA or postgraduate programmes
  

Course Duration

1 Year Full-Time

The Study program has the following intakes:

• January
• April
• June
• October

For further information please contact Mr. Jamsith A Azeez on 020 8552 3071z or jamsith@bite.ac.uk