BUS701 - Development as a Strategic Manager (15 credits)

The unit aims to support organisational and self-awareness in learners. It provides a foundation for a self-critical and reflective approach to personal development to support the learner when operating at a strategic level.

BUS702 - Strategic Marketing (15 credits)‍

The unit will investigate underlying models, techniques and theories that underpin marketing and can contribute to strategic objectives. It will also provide learners with a critical understanding of the marketing function within complex organisations.

BUS703 - Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy (15 credits)

The unit will explore how team performance can be evaluated and optimised to realise strategic objectives.

BUS704 - Strategic Planning (15 credits)

This unit is about the value of the strategic planning process in formulating appropriate strategies and designing a plan that will be supported by stakeholders and other organisational leaders. The critical review of the plan and its success is also addressed in the unit.

BUS705 - Leading a Strategic Management Project  (15 credits)

The unit will involve the learner in formulating research and methodologies to support a strategic management project. They will be required to critically evaluate options and data sources prior to presenting project outcomes.

BUS706 - Finance for Managers (15 credits)

This unit is geared towards supporting learners in understanding and using financial information and data. This unit is important to learners as it supports decision making.

BUS707 - Strategic Direction (15 credits)

The unit will explore the strategic aims and objectives of an organisation and their significance in setting direction, and identifying success and progress for the organisation. The unit will also explore where different strategic options may lead the organisation to change its direction.

BUS708 - Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking (15 credits)

The unit will address the volume and complexity of data and information available to organisations and how to analyse, apply and determine its value in making strategic decisions.

• To understand and apply the principles of strategic leadership in a business environment.
• Review and apply the principles of business management within industry.
• To understand and apply the principles of strategic management in a specific environment.
• To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between management theories and their practical application in the business world.
• Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry.
• Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources.
• Work independently and as part of a team. Manage one’s own personal development and growth.

Entry to Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification.
• Should be at least 22 years of age.

Or

• A minimum of 5 years of managerial experience.

Standard duration of the Level 7 programme is 8 months. The student is required to submit 8 assignments to complete Level 7.

Recognition of Prior Learning is the recognition of non-certified learning towards a full unit or a qualification. You are able to gain credits using your previous regulated or unregulated qualifications or work experience. You can submit your CV and supporting documents for an evaluation.

The academic courses at the London Institute of Business & Technology are delivered using a "Blended Learning" format, which allows students to pursue their desired qualifications at their own pace. Our feature-rich Learning Management System provides easy access to Virtual Class recordings, textbooks, multimedia content, and other resources, as well as unlimited on-demand tutoring free of charge. Our tutors can be reached via email, phone, Google Meet, or any other preferred channel of your choice.

Credits and Total Qualification Time (TQT)
Level 7 is made up of 120 credits which equates to 1200 hours of TQT and includes 480 hours of GLH.

Total Qualification Time (TQT): is an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required for a learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a qualification. Examples of activities that can contribute to Total Qualification Time include: guided learning, independent and unsupervised research/learning, unsupervised compilation of a portfolio of work experience, unsupervisede-learning, unsupervised e-assessment, unsupervised coursework, watching a prerecorded podcast or webinar, unsupervised work based learning.

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): are defined as the time when a tutor is present to give specific guidance towards the learning aim being studied on a programme. This definition includes lectures, tutorials, and supervised study in, for example, open learning centres and learning workshops, live webinars, telephone tutorials or other forms of e-learning supervised by a tutor in real time. Guided learning includes any supervised assessment activity; this includes invigilated examination and observed assessment and observed work based practice.

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom. CMI supports managers and leaders worldwide with the tools, resources and community support to take on any professional challenge. All student at The London Institute of Business and Technology receives free CMI membership. CMI membership empowers you with tailored support, opportunities and resources to help you reach your management and leadership potential.

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