Level 7Postgraduate DiplomaOTHM-L7-SML

Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

LSFIN's flagship postgraduate business programme — a 120-credit Ofqual-regulated qualification that provides direct entry to a full MBA.

Programme overview

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

LSFIN's flagship postgraduate business programme — a 120-credit Ofqual-regulated qualification that provides direct entry to a full MBA. Designed for senior leaders and MBA aspirants, this diploma develops strategic thinking, analytical depth, corporate governance, change leadership, and global business management competence.

LevelLevel 7
TypePostgraduate Diploma
Duration6 – 9 months
Delivery100% Online — LSFIN LMS
Credits120 Credits
TQT1,200 hours
GLH600 hours
AssessmentWritten Coursework Only — No Exams
Programme feeContact LSFIN
Application fee£10
Entry guidance

Bachelor's Degree + 2 years' relevant management or professional experience, OR OTHM/Qualifi Level 6 Diploma

Progression

Direct entry to MBA — Arden University (UK) · GlobalNXT University (Malaysia) · University of Nicosia (Cyprus) · LGS Malta

Curriculum

Units covered

1Strategic Leadership and Organisational DirectionLevel 7
2Corporate Governance and EthicsLevel 7
3Strategy Formulation and ImplementationLevel 7
4Strategic Marketing ManagementLevel 7
5Strategic Human Resource ManagementLevel 7
6International Business StrategyLevel 7
7Managing Change and InnovationLevel 7
8Research Methods and Dissertation PreparationLevel 7
Who should enrol
  • Senior managers, directors, and executives seeking postgraduate credentials.
  • MBA aspirants seeking direct entry to a full Master's degree.
  • Finance, operations, and marketing professionals moving into general management.
Career & learning outcomes
  • Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director
  • Director of Strategy
  • Board Director
  • MBA graduate via partner university
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