PG Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership with UK MBA
Have you ever wondered how businesses cache in on success? It’s mostly about the strategic management and leadership that powers businesses to success. But what exactly is it? Strategic leadership is considered to be the backbone of a business and it plays a crucial role in determining the success or failure of a business.
This programme is perfect for individuals aiming to turn organisational strategy into impactful operational outcomes. It equips learners with advanced insights into strategic management and leadership, helping them deepen and broaden their expertise in driving performance within the workplace
The MBA Degree Pathway – Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership serves as an MBA Advanced Entry course. This qualification mirrors contemporary practices in management and leadership environments, enabling learners to enhance their comprehensive understanding of strategic management in the workplace. Tailored to enhance learners’ or managers’ capacity to implement fundamental Strategic Management and Leadership models within their organization’s strategic framework.
The Programme offers learners 120 credits out of the 180 credits needed to complete an MBA. This qualification is suitable for bachelor’s degree holders and mature learners with relevant work experience (non-university graduates). Upon receiving your Level 7 Diploma, you can apply for an MBA top-up course, either online or on-campus, at various UK and international universities. The top-up component typically comprises the final 60 credits, either through a dissertation or a combination of a dissertation and one module.
Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification will provide learners with the essential skills and capabilities to excel as effective strategic managers. Additionally, this qualification enables learners to advance within employment or pursue further studies towards an MBA top-up degree with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas.
Upon successfully completing the Postgraduate Diploma and the Top-Up year of an accredited postgraduate degree program, learners will possess the skills necessary to undertake professional managerial roles in Sales, Marketing, Accounting, and Business Consultancy.
What will you do as a Strategic and Leadership Manager?
- Objective setting
- Strategy evaluation and implementation
- Equip skills to influence organizational facets
- Develop effective strategies
- Analyse business operations
- Adapt competitive landscapes
- Strategies to succeed in volatile markets
Accreditation
All PGS courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies.
Compulsory Modules
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Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy
Learn how to align team performance with strategic goals to drive organisational success.
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Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking
Understand how to manage data and use insights to support high-level decision-making.
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Leading a Strategic Management Project
Gain hands-on experience in planning, executing, and evaluating a major strategic initiative.
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Strategic Direction
Explore how to define a clear vision and long-term direction for an organisation.
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Strategic Planning
Master the process of setting strategic objectives and developing actionable plans to achieve them.
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Development as a Strategic Manager
Enhance your leadership capabilities and strategic thinking for senior management roles.
Optional Modules: Choose Any Two
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Finance for Managers
Equip yourself with the financial tools and knowledge needed for effective managerial decision-making.
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Strategic Marketing
Explore how to develop high-impact marketing strategies that align with business goals.
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Organisational Change Strategies
Learn how to plan, lead, and manage successful organisational change initiatives.
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Human Resource Planning
Understand how to forecast and manage workforce needs to support long-term strategy.
MBA Top-Up Dissertation Level
Compulsory Modules
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Business Research Methods
Learn how to design, conduct, and analyse research to support data-driven business decisions.
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Dissertation Project
Undertake an in-depth, independent research project on a business topic of your choice, demonstrating critical thinking and analytical skills.
University Progression
Students can apply to any university offering the MBA top up, the following Universities run Top Up programmes by distance and on campus learning:
- University of Gloucestershire
- University of Wolverhampton
- Northampton University
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Buckinghamshire New University
- University of Sunderland
- University of Chichester
Note: The top up programme can be studied online or on campus. Feel free to contact PGS Global admissions team to discuss the best available Master's/MBA Final year University progression routes at PGS, in the UK or across the globe in addition to the admission requirements.
Entry Requirements
For entry onto the Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification, learners must possess:
- A bachelor degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification.
- Mature learners (aged 24-55) with work experience (learners may contact Phoenix Graduate School regarding past work experience prior to registering for the programme).
- Learner must be 21 years or older at the beginning of the course.
Career Prospects
The course prepares students for mid-level management positions in the private or public sector organisations. They can also work as small business owners/managers, or as team leaders for innovative organisations. The following list is an example of job titles of postgraduates with a Management and Leadership qualification:
- Administrative Services Managers
- Branch Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Customer Service Manager
- Distribution Manager
- Facilities Planner
- Fundraiser/Development Officer
- Human Resource Administrator
- Industry Relations Specialist
- Management Analyst
- Purchasing Manager, Buyer, and Agent
- Small Business Owner/Manager
- Training Specialist
- Operations Manager
- Personnel Manager
- Reports Analyst
- Retail Sales/Store Manager
- Compensation Manager
- Buying & Merchandising Assistant
- Insight & Market Research Analyst
- Marketing Assistant
- Marketing Communications Manager
- Operations Manager
Admission Process
