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Current controlled listing 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

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Controlled information

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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

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To be confirmed

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  • Confirm the final payable total, payment timetable, cancellation terms and any mandatory third-party charges before payment.
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  • A receiving university, employer, professional body or other organisation makes its own recognition and progression decisions.

Fees and payment

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Complete Level 7 course

£3,500

Published price before VAT

£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £145 at 0% interest. The deposit is included in the displayed total.

The current provider listing states £3,500 excluding VAT, with a £20 deposit followed by 24 monthly payments of £145. Confirm the VAT-inclusive payable total, eligibility and all payment terms before enrolment.

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.

Compare the closest alternatives

Alternative route

Human Resource Management Level 7

Choose Human Resource Management for a stronger focus on resourcing, performance, employment policy and people strategy. Compare course details

Alternative route

Project Management Level 7

Choose Project Management for planning, procurement, risk, logistics, operations and project-focused research. Compare course details

Qualification facts

What qualification will you receive?

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RQF Level 7

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Awarding organisation
OTHM
Qualification number
603/2181/7
Credits
120
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Curriculum

What you will study

01

Mandatory units

  1. Strategic Management
  2. Strategic Leadership
  3. Strategic Human Resource Management
  4. Advanced Business Research Methods
02

Optional units currently shown by OBS

OTHM requires two optional units. The current OBS listing shows the following two units for its course delivery.

  1. Strategic Financial Management
  2. 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 apply

Laptop 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 apply

Professional 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 apply

Questions before enrolment

Frequently asked questions

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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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