The Level 5 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 online, interactive modules:
The entrepreneurial manager
What is an entrepreneur? Examine the skills and qualities of entrepreneurship.
Organisation structures
Why are organisations structured in the way they are? What determines the optimum structure and how does it differ between organisations? In this module, learners will look at the numerous models and theories that make up organisational structure.
Practical accounting analysis
Learners will complete exercises in accounts throughout this module to understand what they are telling us and the actions that analysis can precipitate.
Business planning and goal setting
What is the business trying to achieve? What will it do? How will it do it? This module focuses on the creation of clear goals and clear plans to achieve a clear objective.
Politics and business
Impact of politics on business and how it may help or hinder business. This module will educate learners on economic impact, exports and government support.
Business law
Explore the statutory responsibilities of managers as learners look into the legalities of business and business executives.
Managing in today’s world
Business in the modern world. This module focuses on governance and equality as a means to do right in business.
Performance management
Understanding how your people and your business can continually improve together, learners will review reward structures, CPD, training and development to ensure high performance in business.
Marketing and sales planning
Learners will analyse how markets, customers, competitors and products can come together in a cohesive plan.
Quantitative skills
On successful completion of this module, learners will have knowledge of numeric exercises and will understand their use within the context of the business.
Entry Criteria
For this qualification, applicants must be aged 18 years or over. Learners are expected to hold the following:
· Level 4 qualification in Business Management or Administration (e.g. NVQ or Level 4 Diploma)
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 5 Diploma in Business Management is accredited and awarded by QUALIFI. QUALIFI is recognised and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator), who regulate 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 5 Diploma in Business Management (601/6049/4)