Qualifi is recognized as an Awarding Organization by the qualification regulators for England and Wales. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England and the Welsh Government in Wales. What is the objective/s and benefits of this qualification to learners? The qualification provides learners with leaning and development to develop their strategic management skills and knowledge.
The qualification provides grounding in core concepts, principles and key skills associated with strategic management. Learners will challenge, critique, analyse, evaluate and synthesize ideas and concepts in the context of their organisations. Underpinning the units are several key concepts and ideas that will assist the learner in their learning and understanding.
The program will develop the Learner’s ability to:
- apply critical reflective thinking and be in a position to challenge and critique management models, concepts and ideas;
- enhance their career by developing advanced knowledge and understanding to systematically and creatively inform their management practices;
- allow them to use appropriate tools and techniques beneficial to leading on strategy within an organisation; and
- Be independent, self-directed learners with the tools and motivation to continue learning, developing and reflecting throughout their careers.
Aims of the Qualification
Level 8 qualifications are designed for directors and senior managers who have the authority across organisations and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective performance. The qualifications require directors and senior managers to build on their skills in strategic direction and leadership and to focus on the requirement of inter-organisational strategy. The programs aims to give learners the opportunity to: • Gain a recognised advanced qualification from an internationally recognised awarding organisation. • Learn from a curriculum supported by the most recent content relevant to a contemporary business environment.
Eligibility Criteria
An ideal candidate would have successfully completed their post graduate level program in any disciple with at least 2 years work experience. Candidates not holding Master’s degree but with substantial work experience will also be considered on case to case basis.
Progression to other programs Learners studying the Qualifi Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership should be able to progress to:
• PhD, subject to having completed the Research Methods unit;
• Other post-graduate level study, such as DBA; or
• A role that provides them with career advancement with leadership roles.
Qualification Structure The qualification is made up of 7 Mandatory Units for this qualification. One Unit is Optional and recommended where Learners want to progress to further academic study.
| Unit Number |
Mandatory Units |
Level |
GLH |
| 700 |
Leadership Qualities and Practice |
7 |
80 |
| 801 |
Personal Leadership Development as a Strategic Manager |
8 |
80 |
| 802 |
Strategy Development in Cross Border and Global Organisations |
8 |
80 |
| 803 |
Strategic Planning in Cross Border and Global Organisations |
8 |
80 |
| 804 |
Strategic Direction in Cross Border and Global Organisations |
8 |
80 |
| 805 |
Strategic Communication |
8 |
80 |
| 806 |
Culture and its Impact on Strategy |
8 |
80 |
| Unit Number |
Optional Unit |
Level |
GLH |
| 701 |
Research Methods |
7 |
80 |
Assessment and Marking
All units are assessed through the use of assignments set and marked by Qualifi. Assignments specify the assessment tasks and evidence required.
Program Duration : 9-12 Months
FEES: - All Fees Included AED 15,000/