Level 7 Diploma in Project Management
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- Postgraduate · Level 7
- Ofqual-regulated
Level 7 Diploma inStrategic Management and Leadership
For managers moving from running a function to setting direction for the business.
- 120Credits
- 6–12Months
- 100%Online
- No examsCoursework only
Pay in full or monthly- Postgraduate equivalent
Who this is for
You are already managing people, budgets or a function well. What you do not yet have is the formal postgraduate grounding that senior appointments increasingly ask for, or the language of strategy, governance and organisational change at board level.
This diploma is built for mid-level managers moving towards executive and strategic roles, and for professionals heading for an MBA who want a recognised route in.
What you will study
Six units, 120 credits. Four are mandatory, and you choose two more.
20 creditsStrategic Management
20 creditsStrategic Leadership
20 creditsStrategic Human Resource Management
20 creditsAdvanced Business Research MethodsOptional units, choose two20 credits each
Strategic Financial ManagementSupply Chain and Operations ManagementEntrepreneurship and InnovationGlobalisation and Corporate GovernanceStrategic Change ManagementStrategic Marketing
The optional units are where you shape the diploma around the direction you are heading, whether that is finance, operations, growth or change.
4 mandatory units, 80 credits
2 optional, 40
Total: 120 credits at Level 7
What you will build
What you will be able to do by the end of the diploma:
Setting and defending a strategy, not just delivering against one- Leading through other managers rather than leading a team directly
- Reading organisational performance and deciding where to intervene
- Governance, risk and stakeholder management at senior level
- Research methods rigorous enough to carry into a Master's
Career paths
Roles this level of study is aimed at:
Chief ExecutiveChief Operating OfficerManaging DirectorDirector of StrategyGeneral ManagerOperations DirectorBusiness Consultant
Entry requirements
You will need one of
An honours degree in a related subject
A UK Level 6 diploma
Significant management experience
You must also be aged 21 or over.
Documents you will upload
Certificates or qualification evidence
Photo ID: passport or national ID
Not sure whether you qualify? Send us your question before you apply.
How to enrol
- 1Select your courseStart your application for this diploma.
- 2Select your durationStudy over 6, 9 or 12 months.
- 3Submit your documentsComplete the form, choose your start date, and upload your certificates and photo ID.
- 4Make your paymentPay in full, or spread the cost with a monthly plan.
- 5Get confirmationYour confirmation and payment receipt arrive by email automatically.
- 6Induction and accessOur education team completes your induction and sets up your platform access.
Fees and instalments
£1,500 for the full diploma, whichever duration you choose. The total is the same on every payment option.
Pick a plan below to see its schedule.
Every plan totals £1,500, the same as paying in full.
- Pay today
- £300deposit when you enrol
- Then
- £200a month for 6 months
- Total
- £1,500the same on every plan
The fee covers all module materials, tutor support, every assignment marked with written feedback, and your certificate on completion. Read our refund policy
Where it can take you next
The diploma is a complete qualification on its own. Its 120 credits also count towards a full Master's or MBA, so you can top up with advanced standing instead of starting from scratch.
MBA Advanced EntryLondon Graduate School
MBA top-upUniversity of Chichester
Admission, fees and entry criteria for any top-up are set by the university, not by educateU.
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Support throughout your studies
You get a tutor, written feedback on every assignment, and a learner support team to turn to.
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Questions about this diploma
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It is at the same qualification level as a UK Master's, but it is not the same qualification. A Master's is typically 180 credits; a Level 7 Diploma is 120. Those 120 credits can be used to top up to a full Master's.
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