Diploma in Professional Post-Graduate Qualification

BTEC Level 7 (EDiSMAL) Extended Diploma in Strategic Management, and Leadership is designed to provide focused and specialist vocational short courses, linked to professional body requirements and National Occupational Standards where appropriate, with a clear work-related emphasis. The qualifications provide short vocational programs of study that meet the individual needs of learners. There is a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside requisite knowledge and understanding in the sector. They are particularly suitable for more mature learners who wish to follow a short program of study that is directly related to their work experience or to an aspect of employment that they wish to move into in due course. Upon completing these qualifications, employers' national recognition enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their vocational study area.

Entry is likely to include at least one of the following: A Degree or BTEC Higher National Certificate or Diploma in a related subject, such as business management; A BTEC level 5 or 6 short courses in a related subject, for example, business or management; Appropriate work experience.

Pathways: Front End Management and Business

Work Experience Element – (optional 3 months Full-time or 6 months Part-time)

The option of Overseas work experience.

MBA Top-up is available at a host of universities on a case by case basis.

This course aims to increase knowledge, understanding, and management skills related directly to the individual student's environment and circumstances. Intellectually stimulating, it will also provide a relevant practical educational experience.