At a glance
Course details
- Delivery
- Online
- Study pace
- Flexible and self-paced
- Assessment
- Six online written assignments
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Qualification level
- RQF Level 7
- Published course option
- Complete Level 7 course: £3,500
Delivered by Online Business School. Course and third-party fees may apply.
RQF Level 7
Paid flexible online qualification
Strategic Management and Leadership Level 7
A postgraduate-level online diploma covering strategic management, leadership, human resources, business research, finance and marketing. It is an RQF Level 7 diploma, not a complete master’s degree or MBA.
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Study format
- Online
- Assessment
- Six online written assignments
Course overview
Key facts before you choose this course
Compare the delivery, assessment, qualification and published fee, then check the entry requirements below.
Before you commit
What to know before enrolling
- OBS makes the admission decision and may ask for evidence of previous study, English ability, age or work experience.
- Course fees do not include external examination-centre charges, university top-up fees or other third-party costs unless the page says otherwise.
- The course has flexible online access, with up to five years under current provider terms.
- Universities, employers and professional bodies make their own recognition and progression decisions.
Fees and payment
Compare the current published options.
These are the course fees and instalment examples currently published by OBS. Taxes and clearly identified third-party charges may apply.
Complete Level 7 course
£3,500
Published course fee£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £145 at 0% interest.
OBS publishes the course fee and instalment example shown above. Where rounded monthly figures do not equal the headline fee exactly, the provider may adjust the final payment.
Course decision guide
Is this the right route for you?
Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.
This route may suit you if
- Learners with suitable Level 6 study or experience who want broad strategy, leadership, HR, finance, marketing and research.
- Managers comparing a general strategic route with specialist Level 7 HR or project-management study.
- Learners seeking a 120-credit academic diploma before exploring a university top-up.
Compare another route first if
- Your objective is a complete MBA or master’s degree within this course.
- You want a specialist curriculum centred mainly on HR practice, organisational psychology or project delivery.
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Alternative route
Human Resource Management Level 7
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Project Management Level 7
Choose Project Management for planning, procurement, risk, logistics, operations and project-focused research. Compare course detailsQualification facts
What qualification will you receive?
Review the provider and awarding organisation separately so you can understand exactly what the route leads to.
RQF Level 7
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
- Awarding organisation
- OTHM
- Qualification number
- 603/2181/7
- Credits
- 120
Curriculum
What you will study
Mandatory units
- Strategic Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Advanced Business Research Methods
Optional units currently shown by OBS
OTHM requires two optional units. The current OBS listing shows the following two units for its course delivery.
- Strategic Financial Management
- Strategic Marketing
Practical requirements
What you need and how the course is assessed.
Entry requirements
- Applicants normally hold a related honours degree, UK Level 6 diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Mature applicants with relevant management experience may be considered by the centre.
- Learners should normally be aged 21 or above.
- The current provider listing also states at least three years of management experience.
- Learners studying in English must demonstrate sufficient English-language competence.
- Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision.
Assessment in practice
- The qualification requires four mandatory units and two optional units, totalling 120 credits.
- The current provider listing states six online written assignments.
- Assignments are currently described as approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words each.
- All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM.
Further study and careers
Further study and progression
Successful learners may apply for suitable MBA or other master’s top-up and advanced-standing routes. The receiving university decides programme compatibility, admission, recognised credit and the remaining study required.
MBA or master’s top-up
You may apply for a suitable university route. The university decides compatibility, recognised credit and remaining study.
Strategic workplace development
The broad curriculum may support management development, while employers decide experience, responsibility and promotion requirements.
Included support
Current benefits shown for this route
Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.
Online course materials
The current provider listing includes online modules, learning resources and assignment guidance under the provider’s current terms.
Tutor and learner support
The current provider listing describes one-to-one tutor support, webinars and access to learning support. The exact contact schedule can vary.
Conditions applyLaptop offer for eligible full-payment learners
The current provider listing describes a laptop benefit for learners who pay in full. Confirm eligibility, device, delivery, exclusions and withdrawal terms before payment.
Conditions applyProfessional membership offer requires confirmation
OBS currently advertises professional-body benefits for selected management courses, but the named body, eligibility, duration, cost and redemption process must be confirmed for this exact enrolment before payment.
Conditions applyQuestions before enrolment
Frequently asked questions
Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.
Is this a complete MBA or master’s degree?
No. It is a 120-credit RQF Level 7 diploma. A full MBA or master’s degree requires further university study, and the university decides whether it accepts the diploma with advanced standing.
Which optional units does OBS currently show?
The current OBS listing shows Strategic Financial Management and Strategic Marketing alongside the four mandatory OTHM units. Confirm the registered unit combination before enrolment.
Can I pay in instalments?
OBS currently describes a £20 deposit followed by 24 monthly payments of £145. Confirm VAT treatment, eligibility and the final payable total before payment.
What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?
Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.
Should I choose a broad strategic diploma or a specialist Level 7 route?
Choose Strategic Management for breadth across leadership, HR, finance, marketing and research. Choose HR, Organisational Psychology or Project Management when that specialist area should dominate the curriculum.
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