Introduction
Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK's largest awarding body, offering academic and vocational qualifications to more than 25,000 schools and colleges in over 100 countries worldwide. The BTEC suite of qualifications are available from entry level to level 7, they are highly regarded and recognised by employers and higher education institutes all over the world.
In addition to providing comprehensive knowledge of each of the major business functions, BTEC programmes place a strong emphasis on practical skills development that ensures that the students have the widest range of career, employment and higher education options open to them on successful completion of their studies.
Progression to Masters Level
The BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma is a highly recognised qualification in most UK Universities and will serve as an excellent route for students who wish to progress to an MBA and Doctorate level programme.
Career Opportunities
The BTEC qualifications are internationally recognised by a wide range of businesses and will prepare learners for employment by opening doors to many well recognised and high profile companies.
Course Structure
The Edexcel BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is a 120-credit qualification that consists of three mandatory units plus eight optional units that provide for a combined total of 120 credits.
3 Mandatory Units
· Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills
· Professional Development for Strategic Managers
· Strategic Change Management
8 Specialist Units
· Strategic Marketing Management
· Corporate Communication Strategies
· Strategic Human Resource Management
· Research Methods for Strategic Management
· Managing Corporate Responsibility in the Wider Business Environment
· Managing Financial Principles and Techniques
· Strategic Planning
· Strategic Quality and Systems Management
Alternative study options
If you do not wish to study the full 11 units, you may select one or more units as a stand–alone qualification and still receive a certificate of accreditation from Edexcel. This is an excellent option for you to gain a qualification at your own pace along flexible routes.
The following options are available:
Edexcel BTEC Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership (consists of one mandatory unit)
Edexcel BTEC Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership (consists of one mandatory plus one optional unit)
Edexcel BTEC Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (consists of three mandatory plus three optional units)
On successful completion of any of the above qualifications, you can progress to the next level of a BTEC Professional Qualification.
Edexcel Awarding Body Registration and Certification Fees
Registration is the process which formalises entry to the awarding body for Learners for a qualification of a programme subject and level. Certification is the process of claiming a certificate in recognition of a Learners achievement of a qualification. Registration and Certification Fees are not included in the tuition fee.
Awarding body fees and formalities
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Qualification Title
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Qualification Credit Value
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Awarding Body Fee
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Edexcel BTEC Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership
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10 credits
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£59.00
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Edexcel BTEC Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership
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20 credits
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£67.80
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Edexcel BTEC Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
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60 credits
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£133.00
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Edexcel BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
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120 credits
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£151.30
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Assessment
Assessment of BTEC Professional Programmes is by assignment, typically one or two assignments per unit. These assignments will vary and include a mix of formal reports, presentations and practical tasks, but there will no formal exams.
All units will be individually graded as ‘pass’. To achieve the full extended diploma, you must pass all 11 units.
Entry Requirements
The College will need to review the profile of qualifications and/or experience held by applicants, considering whether this profile shows an ability to progress to a higher level qualification.
· The minimum age for this programme is 19 years and above.
· English Language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.0
· Subject relevant Honours Degree or equivalent or;
· A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a strategic management role
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