Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership
Awarding Body
Duration
One Year
Course Type
Part-Time/Full-Time ,Blended
Year of Entry
2026
Tuition Fee
£2950
Description
The Pearson BTEC Level 7 Qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership are designed to provide focused and specialist vocational courses with a clear work-related emphasis. The qualifications provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to manage people and resources in a strategic way in all sizes of organisation. They are particularly suitable for learners who wish to follow a tailored programme of study that is directly related to their work in strategic management/leadership, or that is related to an aspect of employment they wish to move into in the future.
The 270 GLH Extended Diploma builds on the 135 GLH Diploma and is designed to provide a broad qualification on strategic management and leadership. It prepares learners to work as strategic managers and leaders with optional units in, for example, planning, creative and innovative management, and communication.
90%
of our Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership Course Course students were satisfied with the learning resources on their course
CLC - London Students Survey 2025
Features
A first degree from a British University (or equivalent) or HND/BTEC award with relevant experience
This qualification offers an engaging programme for higher education and adult learners who are clear about the area of employment they wish to enter or to which they wish to progress within existing employment. It also provides a suitable qualification for those wishing to change career or move into employment in management following a career break.
The Pearson BTEC Level 7 Diploma extends the work-related focus from the Pearson BTEC Level 7 Certificate. There is potential for the qualification to prepare learners for employment in a particular vocational sector and it is suitable for those who have decided that they wish to enter a specific area of work.The 120 credit Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma is also particularly appealing for those learners wishing to progress to an MBA or other Masters degree.
Progression
These BTEC qualifications also support Continuing Professional Development (CPD), as well as enabling sideways progression to Masters Degrees, such as an MBA, or a Level 7 in Management.
BSc (Hons) Business program at City of London College gave me the confidence to recognise career opportunities. Alumni network at the college has been a valuable resource in supporting my professional journey.
Employability and Career Progression Opportunities
The programme aligns with Plymouth Marjon University’s Strategic Plan 2014-2024 and Marjon’s ‘The Edge’ – the Enterprise and Employability hub which aim for higher levels of employable and enterprising graduates.
The programme affords career progression opportunities through the subject specific knowledge and skills gained through taught content but also the variety of practical learning opportunities that are in conjunction with employers. Consultancy projects, fieldtrips, placements and networking events integrate employer partnerships into the programme and enable students to build up experience for their C.V.
Employment types anticipated from this degree are in; marketing, finance, HR, small business ownership, consultancy and management.