The Level 4 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership consists of 6 units:
There are 6 written assignments, each approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words in length. These are usually broken down into several different questions that reflect real life practice or processes, rather than long academic essays.
The units are delivered via 10 short, interactive modules:
Developing personal skills
Develop a range of personal skills vital to the world of business. Concentrating on communication, leadership and decision-making techniques.
Effective communication
Communication is the key to effective operations and working effectively with others. Throughout this module, learners will grasp a range of communication techniques used for a variety of commercial purposes.
The business environment
Explore issues outside of the business that may affect the business and its operations. Looking into economics, international dimensions, nature and competition.
The marketing mix
Exploring and using the marketing mix as part of the business planning process.
Strategic human resource management
This module looks at employees and people as a business’ most valuable asset. Recruit the best, reward the best and retain the best.
Managing ethically
Explore the various theories and models of management and their different contexts.
Culture and the organisation
What is meant by culture? Why is it important? How does it differ between organisations?
Customers and customer service
This module looks at customers as the fulcrum of any business.
Fundamentals of Accounting
On completion of this module, learners will understand accounts and how they can be used to give insight into the health of the organisation.
Financial management and control
In this module, learners will compare and contrast examples of good and bad financial decision-making and its impact on the business.
Entry Criteria
For this qualification, applicants must be aged 18 years or over. Learners are expected to hold the following:
• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Level or NVQ)
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate equivalence to UK qualifications where applicable.
Applicants are required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.
Applicants over the age of 21 with at least 2 years leadership/management experience but no formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the qualification.
Qualification Accreditation
The Level 4 Diploma in Business Management is accredited and awarded by QUALIFI. QUALIFI is recognised and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator), who regulates qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England.
As an Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisation, QUALIFI is required to carry out external quality assurance to ensure that centres approved for the delivery and assessment of QUALIFI’s qualifications meet the required standards.
The qualification has been accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and has its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN). This number will appear on the learner’s final certification document. The QAN for this qualification is as follows:
QUALIFI Level 4 Certificate in Business Management (601/6048/2)