BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Awarding Body: Edexcel

EDEXCEL is the leading provider of internationally recognised qualifications. It is a QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework) and UK government recognised awarding body. Whitechapel College is an accredited centre for the Edexcel in respect of this course.

 

About the course:
The course is a UK Government’s Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 7 and 120-credit qualification.  It provides specialist work-related programmes of study that cover the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the management sector.

 

Who is it for ?
This course is for those who wish to develop their skills and/or wish to progress to the Higher Education in the UK universities such as MBA.

The BTEC Extended Diploma qualification may earn 120 Credits at Master’s level and enable students entry with advanced standing to the dissertation stage of an MBA (60 Credits at MBA level)

The qualification is also for those who wish to change career or move into employment in management following a career break.

 

Duration:
One year by distance learning (a full time student may be able to finish the course earlier)

 

Entrance requirements:
. Holders of professional Diploma or equivalent qualifications or
. Bachelor degree
. Minimum 2 years experience working in managerial role in an organisation
. Candidate must be of over 19 years of age at the time of registration

 

Course Structure:
Students are required to complete three compulsory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 120 Credits.

Compulsory Units:

Unit No	Unit Name	Credit
1	Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills	10
2	Professional Development for Strategic Managers	5
3	Strategic Change Management	10

Optional Units (choose a minimum of 95 Credits)
The College may select the units due to availability of lecturer)

Unit No	Unit Name	Credit
4	Developing Corporate Culture	5
5	Leading E-strategy	10
6	Creative and Innovative Management	10
7	Strategic Marketing Management	10
8	Corporate Communication Strategies	10
9	Managing Corporate Responsibility in the Wider Business Environment	10
10	Strategic Human Resource Management	10
11	Strategic Quality and Systems Management	10
12	Strategic Planning	15
13	Managing Financial Principles and Techniques	15
14	Strategic Supply Chain Management and Logistics	15
15	N/A	5
16	Research Methods for Strategic Managers	15
17	Project Development and Implementation for Strategic Managers	20

For the complete specification of the units, please click here.

Commencement date:
Distance Learning students may start the course at any time. However, a full-time or a part-time course starts in January, May and September every year.

 

Tuition and study

Distance learning students are supported by email, video conferences and/or by tutorials by appointment  
Full time course is taught by formal lectures, directed study and tutorials. Classes are provided for 15 hours a week on three days between 10.00am and 5.00pm.

Part-time classes take place on Monday and/or Tuesday between 6.00pm and 9.00pm. Part time weekend classes are available only on Saturday between 2.00pm and 5.00pm. Part-time students must mention on the application form their preference of attendance 

Assessment / Examination

Assessment involves the compilation of a portfolio of evidence. There are no formal examinations for this program. Students are required to submit assignments for each of the above units.