Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management

Postgraduate Diploma Strategic Management – Level 7 (ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management))

Entry Requirements:

Any HND or degree. ( Applicants may be accepted on the basis of relevant work experience this will be considered at the discretion of the college on a case by case basis) Evidence of English Language capability at a level equivalent to IELT's 6.5. Other qualifications can be considered on a case by case basis.

Minimum Age:

19 yrs

Duration:

Single award - 6 months, Dual award (ATHE) - 9 months

Intake Dates:

January, April, July and October

This qualification is inspired and based upon the Masters in Business Administration which is a world-renowned higher education qualification which encompasses all the core competencies required of a senior business manager.

The programme can include dual awards which includes the ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management which is equivalent to MBA level, the ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management is recognised by a variety of UK universities as equivalent to their own MBA content and therefore holders of this qualification can gain entry on to many MBA Top Up programmes. Students wishing to embark on this programme with a view to progressing to an MBA Top Up must note that some universities will still require that they hold a degree and / or relevant work experience.

The qualification is not tied to any specific industry or country, and instead outlines the skills and knowledge that meet the needs of managers in different sectors on a domestic and international platform.

Qualification Overview

• Credit Value 120 Credits
• Qualification Level 7
• Duration Single award- 6 months, Dual award (ATHE) – 9 months

Qualification Units

Learners must complete 8 units totalling 130 credits.

Unit Title Level Credit GLH

• Organisational Behaviour 7 15 60
• Global Business Strategy 7 15 60
• Strategic Resource Management 7 15 60
• Finance for Strategic Managers 7 15 60
• Research for Senior Managers 7 25 60
• Human Resource Management 6 15 60
• Strategic Marketing 6 15 60
• Strategic Planning 7 15 45