This qualification is meticulously designed to cultivate and reward the business leaders of today and tomorrow, bringing enhanced recognition and professionalism to the management field. It offers an exceptional opportunity for learners to acquire invaluable skills and qualities, equipping them to excel in the dynamic business environment.

This programme is thoughtfully structured to support both academic and professional growth, enabling learners to unlock their potential while driving success across diverse organisations and industries.

Accredited at postgraduate Level 7, the diploma carries an impressive equivalence of 120 credits. Upon completion, learners gain a seamless pathway to advance their studies with a dissertation at one of our esteemed university partners, culminating in a related master’s degree.

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

Learners must complete all 6 mandatory units and choose a specialism route to achieve 120 credits.

Mandatory Units

• Strategic Marketing
• Finance for Managers
• Strategic Direction
• Strategic Planning
• Creative and Innovative Management
• Managing Corporate Responsibility in the Wider Business Environment

General Management Specialism

• Research Methods
• Development as a Strategic Manager

Human Resources Management Specialism

• Resourcing, Talent Management and Development
• Performance Management
• Contemporary HRM

Finance Specialism

• Business Finance
• International Financial Management
• Contemporary HRM

Marketing Specialism

• Customer Growth marketing
• Advanced Strategic Marketing
• Contemporary HRM

Project Management Specialism

• Planning, Controlling and Leading a Project
• Procurement Risk and Contract Management
• Advanced Project and Logistics Management

This qualification is designed to ensure accessibility, removing unnecessary barriers to entry and progression. Admission is determined through a comprehensive interview process, with applicants typically expected to meet one of the following criteria:

• Possession of a Level 6 qualification, or
• A first degree.

In exceptional cases, experienced managers without formal qualifications may also be considered. Candidates in this category will undergo an interview to assess their capabilities and demonstrate their readiness to meet the rigorous demands of the programme.